Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) was the fashion aficionado of the Friends group. It’s not just her hairstyle that we loved to copy. Many of her outfits are ones we wish we had in our own closets, and in extreme cases, we’ve spent hours online trying to track down an outfit that comes close to whatever Rachel’s worn that we dubbed our favorites.
Rachel was a fashion icon in many ways, and plenty of her looks are applicable to today’s trends. She was always ahead of the curve. She had to be, working in the fashion industry. Without further ado, here are Rachel’s 10 best outfits on Friends, ranked.
Green Birthday Dress
The green dress that Rachel wore for her two birthday parties back in Season 2 was to die for. She paired it perfectly with matching jewelry and a watch, plus pantyhose and cute black heeled shoes. It’s totally ’90s but it’s something that could be worn to various parties today.
The dress complements Rachel’s figure and features a collar with a zipper running down the center. It looks comfortable, yet stylish. Green is definitely one of Rachel’s colors, and it’s a funny coincidence that that also happens to be her last name.
Rachel’s Yellow Dress
Rachel looks like an angel in this dress. We may even go as far as to say she resembles a goddess. Yellow isn’t an easy color to pull off, but Rachel manages just fine.
It’s strapless, it features a slit on the side, and it has a fun pattern that includes a couple of red roses on the front. It’s a perfect outfit for a date or a night out, or to just wear around the house if you want to play dress-up. It’s super cute, it reflects personality, and it’s eye-catching, making Rachel the center of anyone’s attention. She even has her hair up so nothing covers any part of the dress, allowing for further appreciation for her choice in attire.
Fun With Patterns
Rachel wears this dress to go out on a date with “The Screamer”, aka Ben Stiller. It’s a beautiful baby blue featuring fun flower and leaf patterns in navy, green and white. The dress is fun, light-hearted and carries summer vibes, and it makes Rachel’s blue eyes pop.
It can be hard to track down a dress like this that will complement your skin tone and your eyes, but Rachel nailed it with this dress. She’s not usually into patterns, making the dress a unique addition to her wardrobe. Nonetheless, it’s perfect for lunch dates and summer outings.
Power Pantsuit
Rachel shows us the power of the working woman wardrobe with this power pantsuit. It’s a light grey color, the blazer and pants matching, and she opts for a white shirt underneath, which complements the grey.
It’s simple and feminine, and Rachel added a simple necklace (rather than chunky or colorful) for good measure. In this outfit she firmly yet politely tells Joey she won’t be paying for his new fridge, and goes out to take on the working world.
The One Where Rachel Goes Boho
This outfit, a yellow tank top with green Capri pants that featured a few colorful patches and flip-flops with some height, was one of Rachel’s more bohemian outfits and we absolutely love it. It shows a fun and flirty side to Rachel’s personality and she looks ready to hit the beach for some fun in the sun.
Her long layered hair is a perfect complement as well. Rachel is no hippie (that’s more Phoebe’s thing) but she could let loose and add some bright colors to put some splash into her wardrobe.
Casual Chic
Who other than Rachel can make casual look so chic? She’s wearing a cute sleeveless black top with gray slacks and shiny black loafers for a night-in. She’s added a bracelet featuring bling to add some extra zest to the ensemble. She manages to perfectly blend classy and comfy.
Rachel gets more than she bargained for when she heads over to Ross’s apartment for ingredients to make margaritas and overhears a message Emily leaves on Ross’s answering machine, but at least she looks nice while she freaks out over it.
Evening Attire
Rachel sports this beautiful mint-green evening dress for a function at Ross’s work. She struggles most of the episode with staying on track and trying to figure out what to wear, but she finds the perfect attire for the night in a matter of moments when it comes down to it.
Rachel has a way of making outfits like this look effortless, and she dresses nicely on a daily basis. When she has to dress up for a special occasion, she really outdoes herself, and she truly dressed to impress here.
Rachel The Movie Star
Rachel looks ready for the red carpet in this black number. Featuring a slit on either side and spaghetti straps, the dress is sexy and classy wrapped into one. Rachel paired it with tall black heels to boot. She should be featured on a “Best Dressed” list for her efforts.
She definitely sets a standard here for attire worthy of a movie star. We wish there were more occasions where we could wear stuff like this more of the time.
Interview Ready
Each of Rachel’s outfits that she wore for separate interviews while she was going after the job at Ralph Lauren were awesome, but we’re taking note of this one in particular because Rachel added some extra flair that we have to appreciate. Her outfit for this particular interview bears more personality, almost as though to go along with what Rachel was saying about possessing courage and integrity. She dresses up the ensemble with red pumps, a cute flippy gray skirt and a white short-sleeve shirt featuring a flower pattern.
It’s not something you’d typically wear to an interview, so Rachel took a bit of fashion risk, which could have helped her land the job in hindsight. If you’re going into the fashion industry, you ought to know a thing or two about it, and Rachel demonstrates her passion and knowledge perfectly (with some courage and integrity, of course).
Rachel’s Going Away Outfit
Rachel was definitely ready to take on a new adventure in Paris with this outfit. It’s a stylishly professional outfit that we envy. Rachel looks stunning and she paired everything flawlessly. The belt with the skirt is our favorite feature.
It’s an early 2000s look that we still love today. She’s added a long sleeved black shirt and heeled black boots for good measure, looking ready to conquer the Paris fashion world by storm and bid New York farewell in this Season 10 episode. The outfit definitely holds a vibe of professionalism mixed with female empowerment.
