Top 10 Most Fashionable TV Shows of All Time
When you're on TV, you better dress to impress. In this video, MsMojo counts down our picks for the Top 10 Most Fashionable TV Shows of All Time.
For this list, we're looking at the shows whose characters can tell a good story while staying in style. We'll only be considering the most fashionable comedies and dramas; so reality shows like The Hills and Project Runway are excluded.
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#10: “Girls” (2012-)
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Just because you’re financially busted, doesn’t mean you can’t look good getting through a quarter-life crisis. After aspiring author Hannah Horvath loses financial support from her parents, she’s left with her circle ofgirlfriends to survive life in New York City. While living life in the big city, each girl rocks an ensemble that perfectly matches their personality; whether it’s Hannah’s mismatched threads, Marnie’s Type-A polished attire, Jessa’s gorgeously eccentric ensembles, or Shoshanna’s sweet-and-bubbly outfits. Though these girls are living the dream one mistake at a time, no mistake was made when choosing their couture.
#9: “Downton Abbey” (2010-15)
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Not surprising that a show about a high-class family would feature some fancy attire. Set in the early 20th century, Downton Abbey follows the life and times of the aristocratic Crawley family, along with friends and house servants in the fictional country house of the same name. With current events being the sinking of the Titanic and World War I, those of higher class should only have the best wardrobe: dazzling and elegant dresses for the ladies and striking suits for the gentlemen. As the series progresses, we get to see the extraordinary changes in fashion that match the changing times in 20th century Britain.
#8: “Ugly Betty” (2006-10)
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Living proof that you don’t need to be a fashionista to make it big in the fashion business: Betty Suarez, your stereotypical ugly girl, has surprised everyone around her by landing a job as a personal assistant at the prestigious Mode fashion magazine. With her adult braces and mismatched outfits, Betty’s a fish-out-of-water amongst her more “fashionable” co-workers; but she makes up for it with her inside-out knowledge of the fashion world. She may not be a goddess in looks, but Ugly Betty helps Mode, and the world, look a little more gorgeous.
#7: “Dynasty” (1981-89)
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It’s always the richest families that have the most glamorous attire. Dynasty is the story of Blake and Krystle Carrington – a wealthy family in the oil business – and their conflict with Blake’s conniving ex-wife – Alexis Colby. When Krystle and Alexis aren’t trying to claw each other’s eyes out, the cast can be seen bringing style to the show with padded shoulders and power suits. The audience fell in love with the show’s fashion so much, that it inspired its own clothing collection, so everyone could share the style of the incredibly popular 80s primetime soap opera.
#6: “Charlie’s Angels” (1976-81)
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Once upon a time, there were three girls from the 1970s who could solve mysteries and look good doing it. Unsatisfied with their jobs after graduating from the police academy, three women are hired by the mysterious Charlie Townsend to serve as his “angels” in private investigation. The angels may have changed members throughout the show’s run, but one thing never changed: three gorgeous ladies in 70s apparel. With feathered hair, flared pants, and plaid to spare, these angels are always ready to fight crime with style. And just wait until you see the collectable dolls!
#5: “Pretty Little Liars” (2010-)
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Based on the book series of the same name, Pretty Little Liars tells of four popular girls who are at the mercy ofthe mysterious “A,” an anonymous enemy who threatens to expose their darkest secrets and ruin their perfect lives. The only secret we can reveal: what makes these little liars so stylish? The answer: dangerouslyfashionable outfits with bold accessories. Like in HBO’s “Girls,” these four ladies also dress to match their personalities: the preppy and sophisticated Spencer, the high fashion and glamorous Hanna, the sporty but stylish Emily, and the artsy Aria, who tends to wear the edgiest ensembles of the bunch. Unfortunately, looking consistently chic won’t help the liars catch “A” anytime soon.
#4: “Scandal” (2012-)
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They say there’s power with the right outfit, and no one knows that better than Olivia Pope. Once a White House Communications Director, Pope has now started her own crisis management firm, and she and her gladiators are out to keep the secrets of the world’s biggest political names. Pope is definitely the fashion queen amongst her team, standing out the most with her black and white ensemble and white hat. In recent seasons, however, Pope has tossed aside the white hat, and is taking a step forward with new bright colors. Though her garb may change, Olivia Pope can still handle things. [“It’s handled clip].
#3: “Gossip Girl” (2007-12)
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When you’re living in the Upper East Side of New York, you better look the part. The students of a girl’s prep school have nothing to hide when a mysterious blogger starts reporting scandalous news about the students. Though Gossip Girl’s identity isn’t revealed until the finale, what we do see is frenemies Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen strutting in the Upper East Side with style. Blair is the queen bee of the school, and her crown is a set of beautiful headbands. Her only competition is the “it girl” of the Upper East Side: Serena, who can look stunning without even trying.
#2: “Mad Men” (2007-15)
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Sometimes the old school duds are the best duds. Set in New York in the 1960s, Mad Men focuses on the life and drama of advertising executive Don Draper and the prestigious Sterling Cooper ad agency where he works. Where Dynasty succeeded in bringing fashion to the 80s, Mad Men succeeded in bringing 60’s fashion to the 21st century by dressing Draper in the classic men’s suit along with a matching fedora hat, while his female colleagues wore classy knee length dresses. Advertising execs have to look their best right? Audiences agree, and Banana Republic even came out with a successful Mad Men fashion collection.
Before we show off our number one pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
• “Empire” (2015-)
• “Suits” (2011-)
• “Revenge” (2011-15)
• “That Girl” (1966-71)
• “The O.C.” (2003-07)
#1: “Sex and the City” (1998-2004)
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Taking the number one spot is the show that Shoshanna from Girls personally recommends. It’s hard to be a woman in the 90s, having to deal with the pressures of romance and sex, but at least these four friends can still share a cocktail at the end of the day. These dynamic divas each have their own style that any girl can get behind: whether it’s Samantha’s “try-sexual” attire, Charlotte’s wealthy couture, Miranda’s questionable taste, or Carrie being our narrator and actual fashionista. Four charismatic friends with different styles who always have each other’s backs– if that’s not fashionable, then what is?
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