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6 Important Style Lessons We Learned from Gossip Girl

By A Mystery Man Writer

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 @$$%*l& most of the time, but we still found ourselves falling for him
You know what we'll really miss about Gossip Girl? The clothes, duh! Over six steamy seasons, costume designer Eric Daman did some pretty unforgettable things with fashion, making the show a kind of Clueless for the 2000s. Here's what we learned along the way. 1. Cultivate a signature style. Can you even look at a headband without thinking about Blair Waldorf? It was her sartorial trademark since season one, and it helped define who she was throughout the series--ladylike, well-mannered, and just sassy enough to keep up with Chuck. Yours doesn't have to be an accessory, but if you choose one thing and own it--think wild prints, the tomboy thing, or even omnipresent towering heels--your look will say so much more in an instant. 2. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. Beyond those headbands, there was an incredible amount of visual icing-on-the-cake going on during every episode: Quirky hats, oodles of jewelry, textured tights, and thoughtfully-placed scarves all upped the fashion ante. It's also your best bet for updating your own wardrobe without breaking the bank. 3. There's nothing sexier than a well-dressed man. Yes, Chuck Bass is a royal @$$%*l& most of the time, but we still found ourselves falling for him