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Monica Geller, played by Courteney Cox, has quietly become one of the most talked-about dressers on Friends. For years Rachel got all the attention, but the show’s costume designer, Debra McGuire, says fans now ask about Monica’s clothes more than Rachel’s. Rewatch the show today and it is easy to see why: high-waisted trousers, cropped T-shirts, slip dresses and neat little blazers are exactly what people wear now. Scroll down for 80 of her best outfits.
What made Monica’s style work
McGuire gave each of the six friends their own visual identity. Monica’s was built on a tight palette of black, grey, white and burgundy, and she wanted it to feel more straightforward and realistic than the others, because Monica was a working chef. That gives her wardrobe its very nineties discipline: clean lines, very few prints and pieces that look as if she actually owned them.
A few staples come back again and again:
High-waisted jeans and trousers, usually with a tucked-in top and a belt
Cropped T-shirts and fitted tank tops
Slip dresses and simple, fitted dresses
Turtlenecks and fine-knit jumpers in black, grey and white
Crisp white shirts and short, boxy blazers
How to wear Monica’s style today
The easiest way in is the palette. Build around black, grey and white, then add one deep red or burgundy piece. Pick high-waisted denim with a plain cropped tee or a fitted knit, and add a small blazer for anything smarter. Keep accessories minimal and let the fit do the work, because that is what Monica always did. For the bigger picture, see our guide to 1990s fashion.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the costumes on Friends?
Debra McGuire was the show’s costume designer, and she gave each of the six main characters a distinct palette and style.
What colours did Monica Geller wear?
Mostly black, grey, white and burgundy, according to Debra McGuire.
What is Monica Geller’s style called?
It is usually described as nineties minimalism: high-waisted jeans, cropped tops, slip dresses and simple tailoring in a neutral palette.
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