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How To Dress Like Rachel From 'Friends' So Your Summer Style Can Have Her Same Effortless Flair

Looking to inject some Friends-inspired flair into your wardrobe this summer? Well, look no further than one Rachel Karen Green. As befitting of her eventual career in the fashion industry, Rachel's personal style (all 703 outfits) was pretty darn on point (unfortunately-coiffed '80s flashbacks notwithstanding). Even better, a lot of the styles she rocked early on in the show's run have already made their way full-circle into vogue again — you can't so much as walk into an Urban Outfitters without being barraged with a whole melange of cropped sweaters. There's also the fact that a lot of her look was actually quite timeless — I mean, will we ever grow tired of bodycon LBDs and lounge-y graphic T-shirts? I really hope not.

So, with all that in mind, here's a summer-y style guide to get you started on your Rachel-inspired wardrobe... I'll just pretend all of those loose-fitting, high-waisted acid-washed jeans never happened, OK?

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by Rosie Narasaki

July 23, 2015

The Cropped Sweater/Plaid Skirt Combo

One of Rachel’s best outfits ever, IMHO — and, bonus, after a little over 20 years, it’s officially in again. All you need is a cropped sweater (preferably with a slight turtleneck) and a plaid skirt.

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Crop Top With Turtleneck

Basically perfect.

Crop Top With Turtleneck, $24, ASOS

Funnel Neck Crop Top

Another pretty much spot-on dupe.

Funnel Neck Crop Top, $20.97, Nordstrom Rack

Striped Funnel Neck Crop Sweater

Stripes will also earn you some mid-90s street cred — especially crop top form.

Striped Funnel Neck Crop Sweater, $15, Topshop

Short Notice Crop Sweater

Early Season Rachel Green would totally shop at Nasty Gal, right?

Short Notice Crop Sweater, $34, Nasty Gal

Knit Crop Top

Just right for a shift at Central Perk.

Topshop Knit Crop Top, $48, Nordstrom

A-Line Check Skirt

Rachel rocked a lot of plaid over the course of the 10 years Friends was on the air…

A-Line Check Skirt, $26, ASOS

Checked Mini Skirt

…in fact, this whole outfit looks like something she could conceivably have worn.

Checked Mini Skirt, $40, ASOS

The T-Shirt

Rachel may have had her great job at Ralph Lauren, but she still knew how to work a casual graphic T-shirt or two.

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Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Raglan

For the Rachel look, a simple baseball tee is an absolute must…

Baby Rib 3/4 Sleeve Raglan, $11, American Apparel

Nothing to Wear Sweatshirt

… as is a good logo’d sweatshirt or two.

Nothing to Wear Sweatshirt, $15.90, Forever 21

The Chambray Shirt

Season 1 Rachel was all about the chambray — she wore it so much that fans began to speculate that it might be part of the official Central Perk uniform!

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Sleeveless Chambray Shirt

Update her ultra-90s look by adopting a hi-lo hemmed number.

Sleeveless Chambray Shirt, $33, ASOS

Sleeveless Chambray Shirt

A darker wash is another nice way of bringing the look into this millennium.

Sleeveless Chambray Shirt, $49.99, Madewell

The Jumper Dress

Monica was more of the jumper wearing Friend, but Rachel rocked a few of her own…

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Denim A-Line Button Through Pinafore Dress In Washed Black

… and this number is totally Rachel (especially with the striped turtleneck underneath).

Denim A-line Button Through Pinafore Dress In Washed Black, $63, ASOS

The Little Black Skirt

Another Rachel wardrobe staple? Black A-Line mini skirts — a not-so-brief re-watch of all 10 seasons will reveal countless iterations of the simple style. It’s a great style tip to steal — after all, they match everything, they’re flattering, and they’ve got that youthful flair.

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A-Line Skirt In Ponte With Pockets

Pockets really make this a keeper.

A-Line Skirt In Ponte With Pockets, $36, ASOS

Moto Clean Cut Denim Mini Skirt

I’m sure Rachel would appreciate a denim version of the style.

Moto Clean Cut Denim Mini Skirt, $50, Topshop

The Slip Dress

Rachel was also reigning queen of the slip dress — and luckily for us, they’re totally enjoying a renaissance at the moment.

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Wrap Front Dress

Summer perfection.

Wrap Front Dress, $48.90, Nordstrom

Silk Overlay Cami Mini Dress

Even summer-ier perfection (and you know Ms. Green would dig the florals).

Silk Overlay Cami Mini Dress, $59.99, Madewell

The Little Black Dress

And last but not least, there are few people on this planet with better LBD game than Rachel and her real-life counterpart, Jennifer Aniston. So, with that in mind, here’s a mini parade of Friends-inspired black dresses.

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