Fashion at Central Perk

Hailed for its quick wit and endearing ensemble the American sitcom Friends has generated a lot of buzz since the announcement of its reunion special that airs today In addition to the gags the show is also loved for the distinctive styles of its three female leads which have shaped trends ever since the first season was aired in September 1994 Fans recreate some of the showrsquos most iconic fashion momentsMitali AmbekarThe relatable oneMonica Gellarrsquos practical clothing choices are a natural extension of her nononsense attitude ldquoMonica is the queen of basics and often reaches for basic tees shirts and sweaters paired with slimfitted jeans plain trousers and overalls Her style is the easiest to recreaterdquo suggests stylist Mitali Ambekar To replicate her wardrobe all you really need is a wellfitting pair of jeans a classic white shirt which you can knot in the front at the end of the day and a few tops in solid colours However that doesnrsquot mean that Monicarsquos wardrobe is all work and no play says stylist Disha Selarka ldquoMonica is partial to red and for nightouts she often wears slinky dresses in this colour Even when shersquos dressed down she adds a pop of the colour to lend some cheer to neutral toned outfitsrdquo Her hair and makeup are minimal and fussfree However she does mix up her jewellery often layering necklaces or sporting large statement rings The whimsical onePhoebe literally wears her personality on her sleeve Like her her outfits are quirky and she often layers pieces in different materials including velvet denim knits or leather says Ambekar Her look is decidedly bohemianchic and her wardrobe is an amalgamation of oversized items flowing dresses peasant tops coats with dizzy prints bright colours embellishments and textures and chunky jewellery ldquoWhat really brings her looks together are her hairstyles headgear and jewellery which she often experiments withrdquo she adds Selarka right maintains that when yoursquore dressing like Phoebe experiment with boxier and freeflowing fits instead of choosing very structured silhouettes For those vintage elements she also recommends thrifting instead of purchasing from fast fashion brandsThe sophisticated oneNatasha Nyss and Greeshma Thampi channel Rachel Greenrsquos stylePlayed by Jennifer Aniston Rachel Greenrsquos fashion was so influential that her signature haircut came to be known as lsquoThe Rachelrsquo Her wardrobe was posh and trendy while still being relatable says Ambekar ldquoRachel wore some of the coolest rsquo90s trends with great ease Some of her wardrobe staples include daytonight slip dresses fitted skirts turtlenecks cropped sweaters tank tops lounge pants fitted jeans and kneehigh bootsrdquo she recalls Natasha Nyss a makeup artist adds that Rachel elevated classic pieces with innovative pairings which made her looks stand out For instance instead of stiletto heels she would pair a little black dress with kneehigh boots Greeshma Thampi an image consultant also points to the preppy elements that Rachel was partial to including pleated tartan skirts checks turtlenecks shift dresses and wearing tights under skirts which add an air of sophistication