Aside from being the nineties’ most relatable it-girl and the binge-worthy sitcom Friends’ witty prima donna, Rachel Green, played with girl-next-door charm by Jennifer Anniston, was (and still is) an undeniable style muse. As well as creating one of the most iconic hairstyles ever – a heavily layered, honey-streaked barnet coined ‘The Rachel’ – she made it hard to watch the show without wishing she was our BFF so we could raid her wardrobe. Monica had leather jackets and mom jeans, Phoebe floor-sweeping maxi skirts, and chunky jewellery, but Rachel’s outfits were unable to be defined by one category. Friends, on air between 1994-2004, embraced two paramount decades of style, and Rachel’s look revolved around a list of quintessential staples, many flaunting her go-to minimal but sexy office chic.
You can count on Snatch to show you the Rachel Green fashion formula.
The Look
The high-leg leather boots
The killer high-leg calf-hugging boots are not only an item fiercely styled by Rachel and a staple in every nineties and noughties girl’s wardrobe, but have become a firm favourite today, with the resurgence of fashion from this iconic era. Friends will likely remain a favourite in our streaming sphere and hearts forever, much like this classic shoe that never really disappears from mainstream fashion. The high-leg leather boot is sexy but classy, and the perfect item to accompany some power tailoring.
The distinguishing difference between this chic shoe in the nineties vs the 2000s is the heel – chunky vs stiletto. The chunky heel would typically be paired with a square or round toe, and the stiletto, characteristically 2000’s, would be featured alongside a pointed toe. To recreate the Rachel Green boot, you should search for brands such as Nine West, Steve Madden, or Shellys, and opt for leather over synthetic. Anna Wetton sports an unmatched selection of these iconic shoes.
The tailored mini-skirt
Rachel Green is the poster child for the tailored mini skirt, a versatile staple that is too timeless to be trendy. The tailored mini is an easy item to wear day to night, as Rachel often did, pairing it with a sweater vest or an oversized blazer to complete the look. The nineties was the era of the hip-grazing miniskirt, which has made a second debut in recent times with fashion trends following fits from this period and scrapping the high-waisted obsession of the 2010s.
To get a skirt that screams Rachel Green chic and will pair perfectly with those high-leg boots, search brands such as Miss Sixty, Kookai, and Diesel. Susamusa and Cora Vintage are your one-stop shops for the perfect 90s and Y2K mini skirt.
Wear like Rachel with a black cami overtop a white tee for a casual yet sleek look. Or, make for head-turning office couture with a white button-down shirt. You can even peel the layers back for a date or party look with just the cami and a leather jacket.
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Pictures: Warner Brothers
Designs: Pius Bentgens