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'Big Little Lies' Style Inspo From The Ever-Stylish Monterey Five
If you were one of "The Monterey Five," would you be a bohemian yogi like Bonnie or a blazer-wearing powerhouse, Renata-style? Perhaps you'd prefer preppy dresses like Madeline's or plain old jeans and a sweater like Jane typically wears. Whatever your style, here's how to dress like Big Little Lies characters.
There's a multitude of reasons this Emmy Award-winning series became an immediate cult classic after its 2017 debut: It's got juicy drama, dreamy scenery, a prestigious cast, and endless outfit inspiration that any girl could get down for.
The likes of Gossip Girl, Friends, The O.C., and other bygone series have proven just how much of an influence TV shows can have on the fashion industry. Now, it's Big Little Lies' turn to make some waves and they're washing in like high tide in Monterey.
Now that you know the characters well enough, you've probably plucked one from the group who you're most similar to. Next, you'll start jotting down style notes between bites of popcorn and showing up to work with beaded necklaces jangling from your neck and a kombucha in your hand (you've taken a liking to Bonnie in this scenario).
Look to these character-inspired outfits for some Big Little fashion inspo.
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Madeline Martha Mackenzie
Reese Witherspoon's character is the bubbly stay-at-home mom who never, ever misses a PTA meeting. Her aesthetic is preppy and colorful, not totally unlike Witherspoon's own Southern Belle motif. Think: florals, cardigans, and a whole lot of pink. In fact, Witherspoon's Draper James line would be a pretty good place to start.
Celeste Wright
Madeline's bestie, Celeste, airs more toward ethereal. She's soft-spoken and would choose subdued neutrals over bold color any day. She's partial to comfortable knits and flowy silhouettes. In a past life, Nicole Kidman's character was a skirt suit-wearing lawyer, but these days, a loose and comfortable maxi is more up her alley.
Jane Chapman
Jane is every girl on casual Sunday. Her no-frills wardrobe consists mostly of gym leggings, cozy sweaters, a plethora of cotton zip-up hoodies, sporty puffer vests, and a few good pairs of jeans. Shailene Woodley's character is carefree without ever looking sloppy, so go ahead and make her your weekend muse.
Renata Klein
Talk about a boss lady — Renata Klein is every teacher's nightmare. She's bold, overprotective, outspoken, has a career of her own and wants everyone to know it. What's not bright-red is usually leather and always paired with a tall boot. Laura Dern's character makes a good case for a fierce office wardrobe.
Bonnie Carlson
When it comes to Zoë Kravitz's character, think gypsy chic. Bonnie is all about free-spirited, feminine dresses with bohemian prints, earthy jewelry worn in layers, and loose and comfortable fits (when she's not in a yoga class, of course). You can count on her to convince the rest of the group to start shopping sustainably and try going makeup-free.
