You know what we'll really miss about Gossip Girl? The clothes, duh! Over six steamy seasons, costume designer Eric Daman did some pretty unforgettable things with fashion, making the show a kind of Clueless for the 2000s. Here's what we learned along the way.
1. Cultivate a signature style. Can you even look at a headband without thinking about Blair Waldorf? It was her sartorial trademark since season one, and it helped define who she was throughout the series--ladylike, well-mannered, and just sassy enough to keep up with Chuck. Yours doesn't have to be an accessory, but if you choose one thing and own it--think wild prints, the tomboy thing, or even omnipresent towering heels--your look will say so much more in an instant.
2. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. Beyond those headbands, there was an incredible amount of visual icing-on-the-cake going on during every episode: Quirky hats, oodles of jewelry, textured tights, and thoughtfully-placed scarves all upped the fashion ante. It's also your best bet for updating your own wardrobe without breaking the bank.
3. There's nothing sexier than a well-dressed man. Yes, Chuck Bass is a royal @$$%*l& most of the time, but we still found ourselves falling for him week after week. Lesson learned: The right suit can make up for a multitude of sins.
4. A little color goes a long way. Why wear boring black when you can go all out in coral and saffron? Blair's wardrobe was the best example of being unafraid to mix up seriously bold hues--and after all, she is one of the 9 best dressed TV characters of all time!
5. True prep will never go out of style. If we learned one thing from the gang's days at Constance Billard and St. Jude's, it's that a striped repp tie, plaid scarf, and tweed blazer will be fashionable forever.
6. Every girl deserves a goddess moment. Okay, so these ladies attended multiple black tie events in one week on a regular basis, but for the rest of us, one in a lifetime is still pretty major. Whether it's your wedding day, your prom, or a charity gala, "getting ridiculously decked out in a ball gown" belongs on everyone's bucket list.
Will you miss Gossip Girl as much as we will? What was your favorite-ever fashion moment from the series? And what did you think of last night's finale? Discuss!
