9 Dupes For Rachel’s Most Iconic Outfits From Friends
by The Candidly Team
If there were a magic mirror that let us try on all the outfits we lusted after on TV from 20+ years ago, like 90% of them would have us balled up on the floor, laughing so hard we’d struggle to regain breath. I’m looking at you Brenda Walsh’s pinstripe shirt and clown tie.
And sure, the other 10% would be the most thrilling, fashion-y things we’ve ever worn, but all in all, the odds wouldn’t be in our favor.
Until, of course, we tried on the outfits of Rachel Green.
Who would have thought that a woman who showed up on our screens in a 90s princess wedding dress would have a fashion arc even more glorious than her character’s? And an overall wardrobe we’d still want some two decades later?
And so, because we’re a bit off the rails, we decided to reassemble Rachel’s most iconic outfits with pieces from today.
No magic mirror needed. All of the things we loved most still exist, in some amazing version, right here in real life.
1. tHE jeans and white tee
Could there be anything more classic than a pair of crisp Levi’s jeans and a fitted white tee? We think not. And these are the best of them.
Levi's 720 High Rise Super Skinny Women's Jeans
There is no waistline more comfortable and no fit as smooth and skinny as the ones on these jeans.
Price: $98
Levi's Women's Premium Wedgie Icon Fit Jeans
If you’re looking for Rachel’s exact go-to style, as pictured above, these are your very best bet. Buuut if you’re seeking the all-around most gorgeous and flattering jeans for curves, you’ll want THESE.
Price: $98
Z Supply Modern Slub Tee
Truly the most complementary (and comfy) t-shirt one can wear.
Price: $39
2. THE GREEN DRESS
The fit. The color. Why can’t we find dresses that make us feel the way this one looks, or that look the way this one makes us feel? You get what we’re trying to say here. Bottom line, we found one.
Show Me your Mumu Paris Gown
A flawless match for the original.
Price: $178
3. the perfect sweater shirt
When we weren’t trying to copy her awe-inspiring hair, we were walking into store after store (because we did that back then) to find this shirt/sweater/supremely special item we “need” to complete our closet.
Verdusa Women's Colorblock Contrast Polo Collar Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt
An incredibly well-executed replica. For under $30 no less.
Price: $28
4. the short skirt and knee-high boots
We chose this look despite the fact that we do not have, nor have we ever had, Jennifer Aniston’s legs. But this look is so smartly put together with knee-high boots and tights for extra coverage that anyone can truly pull it off.
SANGTREE Girls Women's Pleated Mini Skirt
Admittedly, the price is amazing. But it’s the perfect size of the pleats and the stretchy waistband that make us willing to take the plunge with this particular skirt.
Price: $23 - $32
Franco Sarto Koko Knee High Boot
Anyone who remembers Monica painfully limping her way through an episode where she indulged in expensive boots only to be left in agony will appreciate that this pair won’t break our ankles or our bank. They come in a comfy wide calf. And they’re still alarmingly chic.
Price: $80 - $190
Everlane The Pima Micro-Rib Turtleneck
This is the only turtleneck we actively love. The only one.
Price: $50
Sheertex Stubbornly Rip-Resistant Tights
We’re too old to have tights that run. We fold our underwear now for crying out loud. We’re serious people, and we want serious tights. Ok, we still don’t fold our underwear. But the tights thing is real.
Price: $35
5. The lace blouse
We’re gonna do our best to ignore the fact that we fully wore a similar puffy thing in our hair to the one Phoebe’s wearing in this pic and just focus on the iconic lace blouse to her left. There are SO many versions of this blouse, which dresses up every bottom we own in an effortlessly lovely way. Here is just a sampling of our favorites.
Paige Saldana Blouse
Rachel’s precise perfect shirt. But in blessèd black.
Price: $279
FP One Effie Top
A slightly more casual spin on the full lace look worn by Rachel, but we actually think this light, flowy top is even more wearable, while having that same romantic boho effect.
Price: $128
6. the loungewear look
Because we know she didn’t buy this outfit with football in mind, of course, it wound up being the cutest and coziest one on the field. Plus, a loose tee over a fitted long-sleeve is just one those things that looks great on everyone. It may seem like an easy look to throw together, but here are the absolute most buttery soft things that take it to a whole other level.
Cozy Earth Rib-Knit Bamboo Jogger Pants
Picture the softest most breathable thing you own. Yeah, these are better.
Get 30% off using the code CANDIDLY.
Price: $150
Girls Boxing Bronx New York Rachel Friends T-Shirt
Why not just get the exact tee?
Price: $23
Gap Modern Crewneck T-Shirt
The most classic long-sleeve tee. Ralph Lauren quality at Gap prices.
Price: $30
Asics GEL-Nimbus® 26
There is something so heavenly about the way these shoes feel, we wrote a whole piece on them HERE. The soft, airy, pillowy support is everything. And we promise, they’re very cute on.
Price: $160
Image from Friends Fandom
7. the long black dress
We know. This dress wasn’t actually in the show. But didn’t seeing these promo images on the cover of Entertainment Tonight pretty much every fall inspire a warm-hearted tingle of Thursday-night-TV excitement? And didn’t this dress instantly leap off the page and onto our wardrobe wishlist?
Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress
How can something this sleek and chic be this comfortable? We wrote an entire tribute to this dress HERE, where you can also see how it looks on a real person. Because it doesn’t just feel amazing, it flatters to no end.
Price: $78
8. the long sweater
A long, lightweight duster has a sort of understated way of making us look 10x chicer. It’s such an easy, cozy thing to throw on and elevate an outfit. I mean, it took us a full minute to notice/ remember the painted-on mustache when we first saw this photo, because we were too busy gawking at the sweater.
Naked Cashmere Faye Longline Cashmere Cardigan
We’re obsessing over the line of this light and elongating sweater. Yes, it’s also pure, warm, cashmere, but the liiiiiine.
Price: $275
9. the little yellow dress
We’ve spent decades looking for a dupe of this dress. And this year, we found one!
Amanda Uprichard Ivy Dress
The look speaks for itself, but we will say, the smocking on the side makes it fit to perfection.
Price: $268
And finally, let’s not forget this highly (ahem) “original” look from season 2.
…on second thought, maybe we should.
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