Happy birthday to everyone’s six best friends Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Chandler and Miss Phoebe Buffet. Yep, FRIENDS is officially 25 years and my god where did the time go. It feels like only yesterday I was watching the series all the way through for the first time and getting my first peek at the enviable entity that is Rachel Green’s wardrobe.

Aside from being the most underrated character on the show (don’t @ me), Rachel Green was an undeniably everyone’s first fashion icon.  A little bit preppy, a dash sexy and 100% covetable despite only taking home a minimum wage for the first three years of the show, Rachel still had the best wardrobe. From essential 90’s fashion to trends that still haven’t died, these are the looks we’re still lusting after (and how to recreate them).

The gingham dress

Gingham, check, whatever you want to call it, this look is eternally stylish. We’ve got an almost identical dupe for this look and what’s even better is you can wear it a la Rachel Green or layer it with a long sleeve top in the cooler months.

Shop the look:

• Mood Booster Dress In Grey Check
• Millionaire Dress In Black Tweed

The perfect winter to spring switch up

Mini skirts and long boots, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, this combo is one of our all-time favourites.

Shop the look:

• Just Be Yourself Bodysuit In Black
• Billini – Diego Boots In Black Micro
• Broken Halos Skirt In Black Cord

Cargo pants, but make it fashion

Can I just pluck this look straight out of the show and into my spring/summer wardrobe?

Shop the look:

• Ruler Top In Nude
• Kickin’ It With You Pants In Khaki

The denim dungarees

Who would have thought denim dungarees would have ever had their moment again? I’ll admit I was sceptical at first but these Rachel Green staples are firmly in vogue now.

Shop the look:

• Tell My Why Top In White
• Kiera Denim Overalls In Blue Wash
• Kiera Denim Overalls In Black Wash

The khaki mini

Whether you style it with white like Rachel or black like Kim Possible, khaki minis are a must.

Shop the look:

• Nothing New Knit Skirt In Khaki
• You Want To Be Known Skirt In Khaki
• Let It Be Yours Skirt In Khaki Linen Look

The sage slip dress

We’ll never forget Ross’ face when Rachel told him she was going commando in this dress and tbh, we’ve wanted to give our significant others the same reaction ever since.

Shop the look:

• Make Up Your Mind Dress In Mint
• Hand In Hand Dress In Sage Floral

The boyfriend jeans

Throw out your skinny jeans, Rachel Green is convincing us all to swap to boyfriend jeans.

Shop the look:

• Django Boyfriend Jeans In Blue Denim
• Clarisa Jeans In Light Wash Denim
• Lisa Jean In Mid Blue Wash

The animal print coat

Let’s take a min to appreciate Rachel’s cute AF leopard print coat. Proof, in case you needed it, that animal print has stood the test of time.

Shop the look:

• The Fury Jacket In Leopard

The casual Friday fave

A navy blazer paired with denim shorts and sneakers is already my go-to for spring weekends. So, you can imagine my love of this look when I saw the shorts swapped out for a little pair of dungarees.

Shop the look:

• You Should Know Blazer In Navy Stripe
• Don’t Let Me Go Denim Overall In Mid Wash
• Not As It Seams Overall In Light Wash
• Verali – Bazz Sneakers In White

Athleisure

Bella and Gigi Hadid might have you thinking they invented athleisure but lo and behold, it was our girl Rachel Green who wore it first.

Shop the look:

• New Challenger Pants In Black
• Be About Us Pants In Black

The mini skirt

Mini skirts are practically a staple in Rachel Green’s wardrobe and as if they wouldn’t be. The girl knew how to show off her pins. Bonus points if you pair it with a roll-neck top.

Shop the look:

• Not Stopping Skirt In Camel Leatherette
• Grand Parade Skirt In Blush Suedette
• In The Name Of Love Skirt In Black Leatherette
• Colours Changing Skirt In Black

The check pants

Rachel might have been spending a little too much time in Phoebe’s closet when she first considered this look, but let’s be honest, she pulls it off so well.

Shop the look:

• Only A Memory Pants In Green Check
• Didn’t Mean It Pants In Red Check.
• Alpine Pants In Grey Check
• Tired Of Fighting Pants In Rust Check

The LBD

Every girl loves her LBD, but Rachel Green’s rotation is particularly impressive. From long-sleeve embroidered looks to the perfect black wrap dress, I have serious wardrobe envy over this collection.

Shop the look:

• Can I Call You Dress In Black Print
• You And Me Dress In Black
• Talk Power Dress In Black
• All Shook Up Dress In Black

The plaid skirt

The perfect pop of prep in a fashionista’s wardrobe, plaid skirts are a Rachel Green go-to.

Shop the look:

• Winterberry Skirt In Grey Check
• First Editions Skirt In Beige Check
• Left Behind Skirt In Red Check

Fashion admiration by Emma Roffey