In 2022/23 I watched the entire series of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel. I loved it. It turns out the creators of the show also wrote Gilmore Girls. I somehow missed Gilmore Girls entirely when it first screened in the early to mid 2000s. Anyhow, I started watching it this year and am now up to Season 6. I am enjoying it (although not quite as much as The Marvellous Mrs Maisel).

Gilmore Girls fashion is interesting. I can identify lots of trends that are very of the time (eg skinny scarves, empire necklines). But, overall, I think a lot of it could be worn today with a little remixing. It’s not as distinctive as 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s fashion. I’m not sure if this is because the era is closer to the modern era. Or if it’s because I was a young woman during the period in which the show was made and the fashion feels familiar to me.

Anyhow, the look that caught my eye is a look favoured by Lorelai: full length bootcut jeans with casual top (usually scoop or v neck) and short, semi fitted casual jacket.

I’ve been wearing my slouchy jeans and cargo pants so much lately that I forgot how much I like bootcut jeans, especially with jackets. It’s such an easy, flattering, smart casual look. Perfect for Spring (or Autumn).

So I’ve made a mental note to wear more of this look. Also to keep an eye out in thrift stores for early 2000s jackets. Lorelai wears some great ones.

Pics 3-6 show today’s Lorelai inspired outfit, worn for lunch with my mum.

My jeans are flares, not bootcuts, but they have a similar vibe. I went for lots of texture with beads and an open knit top. The top is olive green layered over teal, a favourite combination of mine. Also, crackled bronze platform boots which match the bronze buttons of my jacket. (The jacket originally had silver buttons, but I replaced them.)

How about you? Have you found any fashion inspiration (retro or otherwise) on TV lately?