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Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t deny that Friends was one of the most influential TV shows, not just of the ‘90s, but of all time. It gave us classic lines such as “Smelly Cat”, “we were on a break!”, and all of the insane Hollywood cameos (Brad Pitt, anyone?).
But beyond the quotable lines and hilarious characters, Friends also blessed us with some of the most iconic looks of the ‘90s and early 2000s, brought to you by none other than resident fashion expert and trendsetter Rachel Green. Let’s take a look at some of Rachel’s best outfits from the show.
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Rachel Green: The Heart Of Friends
ennifer Aniston played Rachel on Friends for all 10 seasons of the show. Rachel was an old high school friend of Monica (played by Courtney Cox) and Ross (played by David Schwimmer) and was known for her good looks, wealthy family, popularity and incredible sense of style.
Throughout the show’s run, Rachel had one of the most dramatic character developments, going from spoiled and snooty rich girl to a loving mother and kind friend. She also was one half of the famous Ross-Rachel pairing. In Season 8, Rachel gets pregnant and gives birth to Emma, the first official child from one of the friends.
Rachel Green’s Outfits: A ‘90s Fashion Icon
Even from the first episode, it’s obvious that Rachel has a great sense of style (as do her sisters on the show, so it seems like it runs in the family). Her look inspired millions of women and girls around the world. In fact, her character was so influential, the ‘Rachel haircut’ (her hairstyle from the show’s earlier seasons) became one of the most sported ‘dos of the ‘90s.
Compared to Monica’s practical style and Phoebe’s eccentric aesthetic, Rachel was undeniably the most trendy of the three women. Her love for fashion went beyond her impeccable wardrobe, too. Rachel starts out as a waitress in the first few seasons, but soon gets a job in the fashion industry. She works her way up to a personal shopper position at Bloomingdale’s before landing her dream job as an executive at Ralph Lauren.
The Best Rachel Green Fashion Moments From Friends
Wedding Dress
Episode: “The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate / Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Rachel is first introduced to the gang (and the audience) after leaving her husband at the altar. Her dramatic entrance in this poofy wedding dress definitely was the best way to open the show.
Mint Green Dress
Episode: “The One Where No One’s Ready” (Season 3, Episode 2)
After Ross begs Rachel to get ready for his big event, she dons this simple yet chic mint green number. This is also the same episode where Joey (played by Matt LeBlanc) wears all of Chandler’s (played by Matthew Perry) clothes as petty revenge, making Rachel’s outfit only the second most iconic of the episode.
Mint Green Dress
Episode: “The One Where No One’s Ready” (Season 3, Episode 2)
After Ross begs Rachel to get ready for his big event, she dons this simple yet chic mint green number. This is also the same episode where Joey (played by Matt LeBlanc) wears all of Chandler’s (played by Matthew Perry) clothes as petty revenge, making Rachel’s outfit only the second most iconic of the episode.
Black Overlay Skirt
Episode: “The One Where Rachel Finds Out” (Season 1, Episode 24)
If anyone can pull off the high-low skirt trend, it’s Rachel.
Denim Overalls
Episode: Multiple episodes & seasons
While not the most fashion-forward statement, denim overalls were a staple in Rachel’s wardrobe, appearing in multiple episodes throughout the show.
School Girl Outfit
Episode: “The One Where the Monkey Gets Away” (Season 1, Episode 19)
This easy plaid-and-turtleneck combo became one of the most copied looks from Friends’ first season.
Denim Vest
Episode: Multiple episodes & seasons; first appearance in “The One With The Sonogram At The End” (Season 1, Episode 2)
Rachel often wore a denim vest or blouse with a short skirt while she waitressed at Central Perk.
Mini Skirt & Boots
Episode: “The One Where Estelle Dies” (Season 10, Episode 15)
In the later seasons, Rachel switched to mini skirts and knee-high boots as her go-to ensemble.
Bridesmaid Dress
Episode: “The One With Barry And Mindy’s Wedding” (Season 2, Episode 24)
This pink maid-of-honour dress that Rachel wore to her ex-fiance’s wedding has to be one of the worst but also most memorable outfits on the show.
Lace Nightie
Episode: “The One With Rachel’s New Dress” (Season 4, Episode 18)
Rachel wears a gorgeous floor-length black dress earlier in the episode, but she swapped it out for this skimpy lace nightie in an attempt to seduce her date.
Strapless Black Dress
Episode: “The One With The Halloween Party” (Season 8, Episode 6)
Instead of wearing a Halloween costume like a normal person, Rachel wore this slinky black dress instead.
Turtleneck Sweater & Skirt
Episode: Opening theme
From the catchy tune to this timeless outfit, what’s not to love about Friends’ opening theme?
THIS Outfit
Episode: “The Last One” (Season 10, Episode 17)
After 10 successful years and hundreds of looks, Rachel wore her favourite skirt-and-boots combo for the show’s final scenes.
Friends Will Go Down In History
It’s been 15 years since the last episode of Friends aired on television, but it will forever go down in history as one of the most culturally-significant TV shows to ever grace our screens. And Rachel Green will always be remembered as one of our favourite fashion icons at the turn of the millennium.
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