Anyone else feeling a wee bit giddy about Glee’s April 13 return from its four-month hiatus? It seems like it’s been ages since I’ve hummed along with the Golden Globe-winning Fox comedy. And I really, really could use a reminder of how Sue sees it.
All of this chatter about the Madonna episode (yay!) and rumored guest appearances from the likes of Neil Patrick Harris certainly don’t make me miss those choir kids any less. Until the show’s return—lest I be forced to belt out any more horribly off-key renditions of the soundtrack to pass the time—I thought a good Glee fashion fix might be in order. And what better place to start than with my three favorite ladies of McKinley High?
So, let’s talk some Glee style, shall we? (P.S. Be sure to check back next week for the men of Glee style feature!)
Emma Pillsbury: Feminine, Retro Charm
Oh, Ms. Pillsbury. Never has a germaphobic high school counselor spawned so many fashion admirers. Pillsbury may be best known for her crush on married coworker and glee club director William Shuester—can you blame her for falling for the hottest guy in Acafellas?—but the lady can dress.
With her quirky-chic style, Pillsbury (played be actress Jayma Mays) has a slew of rabid fashion followers. Pillsbury has also single-handedly brought back sweater clips—you know, the jewels and charms that hold the open collar of your cardigan in place? Love them! (The character has even inspired the What Would Emma Pillsbury Wear? blog. Yes, I’m serious. You can—and should—check it out here. )
How can you infuse a bit of Pillsbury goodness into your wardrobe? Mays described the Pillsbury look to InStyle magazine: “While her outfits are always very put-together, they are still fun and flirty with bows and flowers and the colors of sorbet.”
With that in mind, I’ve put together a very Pillsbury look. Start with a vintage-inspired sweater and a snazzy pencil skirt, then add a frilly blouse, a show-stopping piece of jewelry and a great pair of shoes. And for good measure, I opted for the three-quarter-sleeved cardigan. (It’s much easier for a neat freak to pull on some plastic gloves and get to disinfecting that way.)
Emma Pillsbury Shopping List:
Royal Purple Star Cotton Cropped Cardigan, Marc by Marc Jacobs (Bluefly.com).
Violet Floral Poplin Vallory Pencil Skirt, Elie Tahari (Bluefly.com).
Sunshine Silk Liv Ruffle Sleeveless Ruffle Blouse, Priorities (Bluefly.com).
Tear Drop Flower Stretch Bracelet, Charlotte Russe (CharlotteRusse.com).
Gracie Patent Slingbacks, Kate Spade (KateSpade.com).
Rachel Berry: Geeky, Good Girl Prep
Glee’s resident diva Rachel Berry, the talented and sometimes scarily driven star of the New Directions choir, certainly has a distinct style. I’ll be the first to admit that, at times, her look is a bit too boring-librarian-meets-Catholic-schoolgirl for my taste. But, hey, she’s in high school (remember your yearbook photos?). And I suspect that deep down, she’d rather be rocking a Cheerio cheerleader outfit—if only for the popularity boost.
Alas, this outcast overachiever (played by Lea Michele) is resigned to roam the McKinley hallways of humiliation wearing classic blouses buttoned up to there with knee socks and oodles of argyle. At times, her look reminds me of the days when my mother would dress me as “proper lady” (translation: librarian in training).
But there is always something to be said about the sexy schoolgirl route, isn’t there? In the look above, I decided to take Rachel’s style and infuse it with a bit of retro prep school appeal. After all, there isn’t anything wrong with some sweet knee socks—especially when paired with a flouncy-meets-flirty chambray skirt and Rachel’s signature flats. It’s a little sexy and a lot geeky Gleek chic.
Rachel Berry Shopping List:
Chambray Skirt, Mimi Chica (Nordstrom.com).
Wool Cardigan, Commes des Garcons Play (Saks.com).
Signature Easy-Care Shirt, Jones New York (Macys.com).
Switch Flat in Whiskey, Blowfish (Piperlime.com).
Sue Sylvester: Alpha Female Athletic
Ready to board the Sue Sylvester Express? Destination: the quintessential jock’s dream wardrobe. As Glee’s maniacal cheer coach, talking head and tell-it-like-is baddie, Sylvester has a style that is as no-nonsense as her character. We’re talking matching track suits, athletic shoes and zero deviation.
Sylvester (played by the comedic genius Jane Lynch) lacks any desire for wardrobe variety (and apparently lacks a uterus, but I digress). But, no matter how dark her schemes to destroy the glee club may be, Sylvester isn’t afraid to experiment with color in her wardrobe.
So, I opted for a sexy scarlet number here. You can’t go wrong with a classic Adidas track suit. Add in some souped-up running shoes and a healthy dose of admiration for the horrible high school caste system, and you’re ready to terrorize the Gleeks. And that, my friends, is how Sue wears it.
Sue Sylvester Shopping List:
DS Trefoil Firebird Track Top in Scarlet, Adidas (Adidas.com).
DS Firebird Track Pants in Scarlet, Adidas (Adidas.com).
Intus Running Shoes, Adidas (Adidas.com).
Coach’s Lanyard and Whistle, Adidas (Adidas.com).
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I love the sweater you chose for your Emma Pillsbury look! Perfect! Thank you for the link to my blog!
@Danielle: Thank you! I am officially obsessed with your blog. Such a clever idea!
*blushes* I love obsessions!
I can already tell that I will be addicted to yours!
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