STYLE REFERENCE LIBRARY · UPDATED 16 October 2026

Borrow one idea from 50 style references.

Every reference is linked to its published source and reduced to a detail you can wear. Pick one, then try it in the outfit studio with your own occasion and weather.

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Screen characters 15

Film and TV wardrobes, translated into one detail you can wear.

Friends (1994–2004)

Rachel Green

  • simple layers
  • familiar denim
  • slip dress
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: pair a light knit with straight jeans, then choose shoes for your actual walking day.

Gossip Girl (2007–2012)

Blair Waldorf

  • a single hair accessory
  • a considered focal point
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: let one headband or favourite accessory lead. Repeat its colour once and keep the other pieces simple.

Sex and the City (1998–2004)

Carrie Bradshaw

  • one statement skirt
  • plain top
  • memorable shoes
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: choose one statement piece, such as a full skirt or bold shoe, and keep everything else plain so it reads as intentional.

Wednesday (Netflix, 2022–)

Wednesday Addams

  • white collar on black
  • monochrome base
  • pleats
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: build a dark base, then add one crisp white detail at the neckline. A collared shirt under a black knit does the job.

Legally Blonde (2001)

Elle Woods

  • one colour head to toe
  • matching accessories
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: try a tonal outfit in one colour you love, in two or three shades, and let a bag or shoe repeat it.

Clueless (1995)

Cher Horowitz

  • matching set
  • blazer and skirt
  • knee-high socks
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a matching blazer and skirt or trouser set looks deliberate with almost no effort. Wear the pieces separately on other days.

Wicked (2024–2025)

Glinda

  • pale pink
  • soft volume
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: borrow the colour, not the gown. A pale pink knit or shirt with neutral trousers carries the idea.

Wicked (2024–2025)

Elphaba

  • textured black layers
  • long silhouette
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: an all-black outfit stays interesting when the textures change: knit, cotton, leather and a long coat.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and sequel (2026)

Andy Sachs

  • polished knitwear
  • workwear with one fashion piece
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: keep work basics simple and upgrade one piece, such as a structured coat or good boots.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and sequel (2026)

Miranda Priestly

  • sharp coat
  • strong colour
  • power dressing
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a well-cut coat in one strong colour over simple dark pieces gives instant authority.

Emily in Paris (Netflix, 2020–)

Emily Cooper

  • bold colour
  • pattern mixing
  • beret
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: choose one bright piece and one pattern, and connect them with a shared colour.

Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)

Rory Gilmore

  • preppy knit
  • collared shirt
  • autumn layers
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: layer a collar under a crew-neck knit and add a plaid or corduroy piece for autumn.

Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)

Lorelai Gilmore

  • fitted knit
  • jeans
  • casual jacket
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a fitted knit, good jeans and a casual jacket. Change the shoes to move from errands to dinner.

Gossip Girl (2007–2012)

Serena van der Woodsen

  • easy layering
  • boots
  • relaxed tailoring
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a relaxed blazer over a soft top and boots looks polished without trying hard.

The Bear (FX, 2022–)

Carmy Berzatto

  • plain white tee
  • workwear jacket
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a good plain T-shirt with durable trousers and a utility jacket. The fit does the work.

Style icons 2

People whose overall style holds steady interest year round.

Style icon; portrayed in Love Story (FX, 2026)

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

  • slip dress
  • camel coat
  • minimal palette
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: limit the palette to black, white and camel, and choose clean shapes without visible logos.

Style icon; Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Audrey Hepburn

  • little black dress
  • clean neckline
  • flat shoes
How to wear it

Our everyday translation: a simple dark dress with a clean neckline, plus flats you can walk in, is a formula that suits most occasions.

Around the world 33

One sourced local reference per country or region, with more to come.

Argentina

Tini / Martina Stoessel

  • pastel blazer
  • slip dress
  • playful denim
How to wear it

Add one playful color or small romantic detail to familiar denim or a slip-dress formula.

Australia

Margot Robbie

  • greige palette
  • oversized blazer
  • jeans and cap
How to wear it

Pair a relaxed blazer with denim; compare the effect of shoe and bag scale while keeping the palette quiet.

Brazil

Bruna Marquezine

  • romantic detail with tailoring
  • soft and structured contrast
How to wear it

Combine one soft element, such as a ruffle or fluid blouse, with a clean trouser or jacket shape.

Canada

Winnie Harlow

  • monochrome blue
  • color-coordinated accessories
How to wear it

Try two pieces in the same colour family and one coordinated accessory for a simpler version of full-colour occasion dressing.

China

Liu Wen

  • sneakers
  • relaxed knitwear
  • playful accessories
How to wear it

Build a comfortable jeans-and-knit base, then add a single personal bag, earring or sneaker color.

Colombia

Shakira

  • small top and roomy trousers
  • denim
  • one bold accent
How to wear it

Pair a closer-fitting top with relaxed trousers. Add a comfortable layer if you prefer more coverage.

Denmark

Pernille Teisbaek

  • all-black texture
  • leather and denim
  • shape and proportion
How to wear it

Keep the palette black and vary matte/glossy texture or the volume of one piece, so the outfit has depth.

France

Jeanne Damas

  • straight jeans
  • ribbed tees
  • day-to-night dress
How to wear it

Start with jeans and a ribbed top, or an easy dress. Experiment with a neckline, a small tuck or a different shoe.

Germany

Diane Kruger

  • oversized Oxford shirt
  • cropped jeans
  • blue and white
How to wear it

Balance an oversized shirt with a clear ankle line, and repeat a small blue accent in a bag or flat shoe.

Ghana

Nana Akua Addo

  • statement denim
  • fringe
  • one strong texture
How to wear it

Choose one statement texture and keep the rest simple. For daytime, try the texture in a small accessory.

Hong Kong SAR China

Faye Wong

  • clean line
  • experimental silhouette
  • one avant-garde element
How to wear it

Start with clean everyday pieces and add one unusual proportion or accessory, rather than duplicating a stage costume.

India

Deepika Padukone

  • oversized blazer
  • separates
  • shoe swap
How to wear it

Rewear a blazer-and-trouser base with trainers or dressier shoes. Try one statement accessory to change the mood.

Indonesia

Dian Pelangi

  • colorful modest fashion
  • coordinated layers
How to wear it

Try your preferred coverage with a repeated colour across the layers. Keep one clear shape as the starting point.

Ireland

Nicola Coughlan

  • pastel tulle
  • black cardigan contrast
  • pearl detail
How to wear it

Make a romantic dress easier to repeat by adding a small contrasting cardigan; compare volume above and below the waist.

Italy

Matilda De Angelis

  • silk dress
  • simple metallic jewelry
How to wear it

Pair a fluid occasion dress with one restrained jewellery choice. Notice how the fabric falls when you move.

Japan

Nana Komatsu

  • black dress
  • one jewelry focal point
How to wear it

Let a necklace or favourite accessory stand out against a simple dark base. Use contrast to bring attention to the detail.

Kenya

Lupita Nyong’o

  • bold color
  • architectural outline
  • single clear shape
How to wear it

Use one saturated color and a clear silhouette; make the everyday version with a simple top, trouser or skirt in a related shade.

Malaysia

Yuna

  • headscarf as chosen focal point
  • modest styling
How to wear it

Build a palette around a favourite scarf, if you wear one, or around another accessory. Keep the other layers relaxed.

Mexico

Eiza González

  • jeans
  • oversized blazer
  • black or satin dress
How to wear it

Try jeans and a relaxed blazer for day, or a simple dress for evening. Keep one familiar accessory to connect the two.

New Zealand

Lorde

  • dramatic sleeves
  • flowing dress silhouette
How to wear it

Borrow the scale of a statement sleeve or fluid dress while keeping the rest of a practical occasion outfit simple.

Nigeria

Tems

  • draped dress
  • coordinated jewelry
How to wear it

Let a soft drape be the main detail. For everyday, try a fluid blouse with simple trousers and one small accessory.

Pakistan

Mahira Khan

  • traditional silhouettes
  • contrasting color
  • dupatta
How to wear it

Try a related colour across a kurta, salwar and dupatta, or use one accent. Choose your accessories and coverage for yourself.

Philippines

Heart Evangelista

  • classic polish
  • one expressive accessory
How to wear it

Begin with a simple, polished base, then choose one expressive accessory. Give the focal point some breathing room.

Portugal

Sara Sampaio

  • sleek silhouette
  • black dress
  • jacket and jeans
How to wear it

Compare a simple dark dress with a jacket-and-jeans outfit. A repeated colour can connect either look, with flats or heels.

Singapore

Yoyo Cao

  • light layering
  • unexpected separates
  • texture
How to wear it

Try a light outer layer over contrasting separates. Adjust the layers for your own outdoor weather and indoor temperature.

South Africa

Tyla

  • one patterned statement
  • simple supporting pieces
How to wear it

Translate a stage look by keeping one print as the focal point and simplifying the surrounding pieces for an everyday occasion.

South Korea

Jennie

  • coordinated tweed separates
  • short top and high waist
How to wear it

Try a coordinated look with pieces you already own. Repeat a colour or texture instead of buying an identical set.

Spain

Penélope Cruz

  • satin
  • lace
  • occasion color
How to wear it

Choose one occasion fabric as the focal point; use a simple shoe and bag so texture or color remains legible.

Sweden

Elsa Hosk

  • blazer over athletic basics
  • comfortable separates
How to wear it

Try a structured jacket over familiar athletic basics. Notice how the shoulder line changes the mood of the outfit.

Taiwan

Shu Qi

  • white dress and coat
  • coordinated focal jewelry
How to wear it

Use a tonal dress-and-layer combination; compare one deliberate jewelry focal point with multiple competing details.

Thailand

LISA

  • simple necklace
  • layered rings or bracelets
  • all-white look
How to wear it

Keep the neckline simple while placing detail at the wrist or hand, or use an all-white base with one metallic accent.

United Kingdom

Alexa Chung

  • straight-leg jeans
  • Breton stripes
  • trench coats
How to wear it

Try a repeatable jeans-and-knit uniform. A collar, a different shoe or a shorter layer can change the balance.

United States

Zendaya

  • tonal tailoring
  • waistcoat
  • wide-leg trousers
How to wear it

Use one color family, then compare jacket length and trouser break before adding a single focal accessory.

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