5 Of Rachel Green's Iconic Friends Outfits That Would Be Totally On-Trend Today

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More than 20 years after "Friends" went off the air, Rachel Green is still major style goals. That's not simply because Y2K revival continues to be a major fashion trend. After all, while she couldn't make a good cup of coffee, she could put together a great outfit. Her minimal, sexy styles always gave off-duty supermodel, from the knee-high boots to the stiff Levis, which would play well today as '90s minimalism makes a major comeback.

Stylist Allison Bornstein, who originated the three-word method of dressing, describes the character's style as "Sleek, Fitted, Sporty." That's perfectly in tune with 2025 fashion trends like feminine-meets-athletic "blokette" aesthetic or the elevated simplicity of "clean girl" style. She shifted effortlessly between playful overalls with baby tees to minimal, feminine dresses and skirts. And of course, she was a devotee of Ralph Lauren, where she worked starting in season 5, a fashion house that's currently experiencing its own revival; it was among the most talked-about runway shows in April 2025.

No one rocks a mini skirt like Rachel Green. Plaid, pleated, or plain, she helped make these tiny skirts into a Y2k fashion staple. But perhaps the most iconic iteration of this look is the black version she paired with tights in Season 2 Episode 4, "The One With Phoebe's Husband." This look, with the sporty tee and black tights, could have been ripped right from the pages of a modern fashion magazine — especially since mini skirts, like this WDIRARA Split Hem Mini Skirt, have made a full blown return in recent years. Plus, adding tights is one of our favorite grown-up ways to participate in the mini skirt revival.

The simple white tee that Rachel Green wears underneath her black sweater in Season 6 Episode 7, "The One Where Phoebe Runs," perfectly demonstrates why this layered look has returned as a popular styling hack. The added detail of the visible bottom layer adds depth and give the outfit a more intentional feel. Rachel was masterful at arranging the details of her outfits so that her minimal, classic pieces looked elegant and intentional, which is exactly what contemporary fashion, with its focus on personal style, is trending toward today. Just add a simple close-fitted tee, like this Stelle Women's Cotton T-Shirt, as a base layer beneath any sweater and you've got an instant outfit.

The Y2k vibes are strong in this casual leather blazer ensemble that Rachel Green wears in Season 5 Episode 21, "Mrs. Whiskerson." The Y2K blue of her shirt is one of several pastel colors from that era that's seeing a resurgence for 2025, and it's an easy base layer to recreate with this ANRABESS Women's Square Neck Tank Top. Plus, her slim-fitting black pants would fit right in on a 2025 runway. But the crux of this chic look is the soft brown blazer, which pairs beautifully with the soft blue of her shirt and is an essential fashion piece for 2025. Riff on this look with this Blingsoul Leather Blazer.

While we don't know for sure whether she stole these from Ross, Rachel Green loved to layer a loose men's shirt over whatever else she had on — a quick way to add dimension and visual interest to any look. As early as the "Pilot" episode, she wore a loose pink shirt tied at the waist. Boyfriend shirts, a major '90s trend, are currently experiencing a renaissance, with designers like The Row leading a slouchy, menswear-informed style trend. This versatile look is a staple of her wardrobe and is easy to recreate. Reach for a button-up like this CHYRII Women's Striped Button Down or Zeagoo Women's Button Down and throw it over a white baby tee or tank. Leave it open and unbuttoned or, for an extra pop of Y2K flavor, you can knot it up and show a little midriff.

In Season 3 Episode 3, "The One with the Jam," Rachel Green wears this periwinkle blue maxi dress with a delicate sprigged print. It's '90s dressing at its finest, and this breezy look would play well today. The chunky watch accessory has flavors of old money aesthetic, and you can achieve a similar effect with this Nine West Women's Floral Dial Bracelet Watch. Her flirty French twist is one of our favorite claw clip hacks for easy hair styling. The most on-trend detail? The complete outfit includes a pair of chunky white sneakers, proving Rachel knows how to use wrong shoe theory to elevate her outfit to new heights.