Leslie Knope doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about fashion—all her brain space not occupied with her town is crammed with thoughts of Li’l Sebastian and Ben’s butt. That being said, she knows it’s important to look the part, and here’s how she sells her signature blend of competence, ambition, and unbridled enthusiasm. —erica 

A bright red Joseph blazer that Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice, and Janet Reno would approve of.

A Gauge NYC necklace so that she can keep Pawnee close to her heart—where it belongs.

A special-occasion (but still very professional) waffle-knit No. 21 dress—an ode to JJ’s Diner, whipped cream and all.

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The entire first season of Beverly Hills, 90210, Donna Martin spoke about seven words. But the outfits she wore traipsing down the halls of West Beverly Hills High School, bopping around the beach, and hanging out the top of a convertible did plenty to distract from that. Three trademarks of look. —erica

Shoshanna’s daisy bikini—because the flower was kind of her calling card.

A stripe-y Minkpink crop top that got David Silver outta that DJ booth.

A Rebecca Taylor prom dress—key: strapless—that went well with limo champagne and some is-Donna-gonna-graduate?! dramz.

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Ok, tell us: Is there anyone chicer on teevee than Olivia Pope? And the fact that her clothing has a chance to say anything amidst all the plot and ACTION on Scandal is pretty remarkable. Here’s how she gets the job done (and she always gets the job done). —erica

A Rag & Bone trench that communicates her number one fashion rule: Wear as much white as possible.

The sort of dress—by Lela Rose—that makes her presence at state dinners even more of a *thing*.

An Alexis Bittar necklace that makes her look like she’s got everything under control, no matter what shit Cyrus, Hollis, Verna, and Mellie are pulling.

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You might not have gotten your hair cut like Phebes’s, but that hardly means she wasn’t your favorite Friends gal, RIGHT? Here’s how to nail the Miss Buffay look—oh, right: Phoebe, not Ursula. —erica

A Muubaa jacket that can handle thousands of performances of “Smelly Cat.”

A Suno dress that’s ready to chill for hours at Central Perk.

Bing Bang earrings—perfect for a street-corner marriage to Mike. #paulrudd

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“Get in my belly,” “Mini-me, you complete me,” “I’m dead sexy”—there’s no forgetting Austin Powers. Or Heather Graham prancing around all long legs, big hair, and doe eyes. This is how she rocked it as a CIA agent who went to great lengths to place that tracking device. —erica

A crocheted Viva Vena! dress that matches the beam of that GD laser…and Fat Bastard’s back hair.

The sort of Parker romper that’s still hot in 1999.

Vince over-the-knee boots, ideal for a jaunt to Dr. Evil’s moon base.

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Patti Mayonnaise is the ultimate girl next door—Doug Funnie would back me up on that. She’s adorable but accessible, tomboyish but sweet. She has good hair. It’s safe to say that Skeeter and all the rest of the 11  ½-year-old boys in Bluffington prolly had a thing for her, too. —erica

Have you seen a more approachable sweater (from Equipment)?

The sort of Carven skirt that would make even Porkchop go a little weak in the knees.

Bensimon shoes—fit for her various athletic pursuits.

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Spring Breakers isn’t really about role models—fashion or otherwise. And while we’re not exactly advocating for ripping off James Franco’s rapper-slash-dealer look in its entirety, you’ve gotta give the man props for really *going for it*. Here’s how it’s done. —erica

The sort of beachy Gitman Vintage shirt that goes damn well with the yard-drink environs.

A Human Potential hat, to add to the number of chains he can wear on his person.

Tom Ford shield sunglasses that make him look real ‘spicious.

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The second best thing about Now and Then—after the soundtrack—is the fashion. And while there’s a lot to love about Teeny’s pudding-boob-enhancing tops and Chrissy’s pink everything, the one who cares the least about clothes does it best. See how Roberta—played by Christina Ricci, she of the perfect forehead—plays it. —erica

The sort of Rachel Antonoff shirt that makes that Wormer boy (Devon Sawa!) see her as the girl she is.

Kut from the Kloth jean shorts conducive to a serious game of softball—or a brawl.

The sort of Suno slip-ons that say, “I live on a cul-de-sac where there are block parties.”

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