“Who’s that girl? It’s Jess!” Jessica Day moved into a loft with three guys and never once changed who she was, and that included her wardrobe. Zooey Deschanel’s Jess wore polka dots, cardigans and full skirts like a cheerful uniform, and made vintage-inspired dressing feel fun again. Here are 23 of her best looks from New Girl.
What made Jess’s style work
Jess is a teacher, a singer of made-up songs and an unapologetic optimist, and her clothes match. Her look borrows from the 1950s and 60s: nipped-in waists, fit-and-flare dresses, Peter Pan collars and bright primary colours. It’s sweet without being childish, and practical enough for a classroom. Add the fringe and the thick-rimmed glasses and you have one of the most copied looks on TV in the 2010s.
Her signatures:
- Polka dots and florals
- Cardigans over dresses
- Full, flared skirts
- Red, mint, navy and mustard
- Peter Pan collars and neat blouses
- Tights, flats and a fringe
The 23 best Jess Day outfits
1. Burgundy cardigan and a polka-dot skirt
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2. Red cardigan, polka-dot dress
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3. The mint dress in the classroom
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4. Stripes and a black skirt
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5. Black top and a red skater skirt
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6. A blue coat for school
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7. White blouse, black skirt
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8. Floral dress and a pink cardigan
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9. Stripes and a red skirt
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10. A navy dress for the evening
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11. Polka-dot blouse, red skirt
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12. The green coat
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13. A purple party dress
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14. The red dress on the lawn
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15. Navy coat and tights
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16. A checked shirt dress
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17. The black polka-dot dress
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18. Red top and a full skirt
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19. The red coat
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20. A green dress
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21. Pink plaid dress
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22. Green cardigan, red skirt
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23. The gold party dress
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How to dress like Jess today
Pick a fit-and-flare dress or a full skirt and a neat little top. Layer a cardigan on top and pick one cheerful print, like polka dots or florals. Stick to bright, simple colours such as red, navy, mint and mustard, add tights and flats, and finish with a pair of thick-rimmed glasses.
Frequently asked questions
Who played Jess Day?
Zooey Deschanel played Jess in New Girl, which ran on Fox from 2011 to 2018.
What was Jess Day’s style?
Retro and cheerful: fit-and-flare dresses, cardigans, polka dots, full skirts and bright primary colours.
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