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Every Outfit Rachel Ever Wore On 'Friends', Ranked From Best To Worst: Season 3
As I continue on my quest to rank every single outfit worn by Rachel on Friends, I'm looking at Season 3, an all round more polished and professional season for Rachel, whose career went from coffee shop waitress to fashion assistant.
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Season 3, Episode 6
We’re not going to hold Rachel’s Long Island days against her, but this is pretty hideous.
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Season 3, Episode 15
There was a really unfortunate moment in the nineties where rip-off Missoni print was fashionable.
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Season 3, Episode 19
Rachel is great at skirts, but really, truly terrible at pants. I’m pretty sure that no more than 3% of Rachel’s pants are actually flattering.
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Season 3, Episode 8
Rachel has so many adorable aprons, what’s with the ugly butcher style one?
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Season 3, Episode 16
I mean, I know I probably have some negative association with this outfit because the episode is HEARTBREAKING, but also, Suede pants = NEVER.
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Season 3, Episode 21
Every so often Rachel channels Carmella Soprano. This is one of those so oftens.
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Season 3, Episode 16
The stylist for this scene went out and found the largest possible version of a coat that they could, because maybe they were drunk that day?
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Season 3, Episode 11
Seriously, this is some Carmella Soprano professional wear happening here.
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Season 3, Episode 20
It seems that Rachel had an “all white” penchant too, which sucks for this pant suit, and for eating ketchup.
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Season 3, Episode 7
Nothing says “daddy’s little princess” like a weird all white outfit that’s something between the Matrix futurism and country club chic.
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Season 3, Episode 14
One of the worst things to happen in the ’90s was bright orange as a style.
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Season 3, Episode 10
This is an unfortunate throwback to those collared body stocking shirt tops of Season 2.
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Season 3, Episode 10
You know this feeling all too well: when you wear high-waisted jeans and the front of them poofs out in such a way that makes you look like you’ve got a pouch there.
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Season 3, Episode 17
I get that it’s a ski jacket but this looks like something my dad wears camping.
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Season 3, Episode 17
This wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for that bizarre vest thingy over the top.
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Season 3, Episode 12
The towel dress is cute but those shoes are up there in ugly with the Paolo shoes of Season 1.
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Season 3, Episode 12
The jewels are on point, but the brown knit dress kind of reminds me of a bad robe.
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Season 3, Episode 17
That’s a turtleneck under a sweater, and I get it, it’s cold, but what if the sweater was a turtleneck or just had a regular hairline.
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Season 3, Episode 24
You never get to see this full outfit, but I promised EVERY outfit, so this is the best you’re going to get. I rank it in the middle because I can’t really tell if it’s bad or good.
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Season 3, Episode 25
I don’t hate this dress, but I don’t really like it either. I think I appreciate the color and the neckline.
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Season 3, Episode 5
A boring outfit saved by a cute apron, yet again. Rachel’s Aprons: The long lost member of The Avengers.
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Season 3, Episode 12
This outfit doesn’t really get a lot of screen time, and it’s all seated, but the color is pretty divine.
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Season 3, Episode 14
This would be better if it wasn’t for that necklace over the turtleneck WE’VE BEEN THROUGH THIS BEORE RACHEL.
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Season 3, Episode 11
I feel like dressing in one color (different shades inclusive) was a really big deal three years ago, and that I could never pull it off.
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Season 3, Episode 20
This outfit would be better if the safari jacket wasn’t as boxy, but I still like it.
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Season 3, Episode 1
Casual mini skirt look. Basically my summer uniform, but looking much less swamp ass-y.
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Season 3, Episode 18
Rachel’s denim overalls make several appearances in Season 3, this being the cutest and by far least offensive.
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Season 3, Episode 25
The same beach dress, with knit thrown over the top. It’s a classic beach house look for the ages.
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Season 3, Episode 3
This lovely summer dress would have ranked higher if Rachel’s hair wasn’t so vintage Britney Spears.
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Season 3, Episode 1
Cute bedwear and bed head (remember when it was the height of sexy to have a high pony tail with lots of “bits” falling out at the front?).
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Season 3, Episode 21
There’s that lemon tee again. Most of us will never even come close to rocking that color. Sigh.
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Season 3, Episode 16
I have always wanted a fluffy pink robe, and to be able to walk around with a towel on my head without it weighing my neck down.
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Season 3, Episode 11
The knee-high boots can go, but the checked skirt with tee and denim jacket look is cute, and let’s take a moment to appreciate that Rachel can wear yellow, which (scientifically), only .00001% of the population can do successfully.
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Season 3, Episode 23
This dress is probably polyester, but the wide, collarbone revealing neckline and pattern are cute.
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Season 3, Episode 3
I know there’s not much to this outfit, but it’s not everyone that can make a simple grey t-shirt and black skirt look this cute.
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Season 3, Episode 9
Mini-skirt and cropped stripe top [insert the “Schmick” emoji of thumb and forefinger touching].
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Season 3, Episode 22
This “night on the town” outfit is one of Rachel’s most revealing and also amazing.
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Season 3, Episode 25
I’m not big on “holiday” dressing, but this cute vintage beach dress is a dream.
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Season 3, Episode 4
I know I rattle on about how great Rachel’s collection of plaid bottoms is but these pants are perfect, would wear this outfit.
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Season 3, Episode 4
I have always wanted to wear this outfit. Haven’t found myself a man with that particular fantasy yet, but honestly, maybe it’s becoming MY fantasy and it’ll be something I ask MY boyfriend to indulge ME in. #Feminism
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