5 Of Monica Geller's Iconic Friends Outfits That Would Be Totally On-Trend Today

It's been almost 31 years since the very first episode of "Friends" premiered in September 1994. For 10 seasons, audiences tuned in every week to see what Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross were up to, ready to witness all the trials and tribulations of navigating your 20s and 30s in New York City. Even now, with "Friends" having been off the air since May 2004, the show continues to garner new fans all the time thanks to syndication, which also allows those who loved it back in the day to revisit it over and over again.

Although the show reached its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Y2K fashion having a revival, what looked completely outdated on "Friends" just a few years ago is now completely in style. For example, Rachel Green's most iconic "Friends" outfits are totally on trend today, as are many of the things that Monica Geller wore on the show. But it's not just the clothing that still makes sense in 2025; it's also the humor, which was the heart of the series. "That show is incredible," Courteney Cox told People in September 2024. "Every joke holds up, all the characters are just so amazing, and we [had] the best writers in the world. I'm lucky that it continues on through all the generations. And that's very fortunate."

If you're still hanging on to some key pieces from the early 2000s, think twice before ditching them. Many, if not most things, come back into fashion, so there's a good chance that those pieces are on-trend again.

While Phoebe was definitely the hippy of the group and Rachel was the trendiest of the three ladies, Monica tended to be more classic in her outfits, wearing pieces that never really go out of style. For example, an oversized button-down shirt paired with jeans is a look that people, of all genders and sexualities, could wear in the 1990s just as much as they can wear the look now, and even 10 years from now. The white sneakers top everything off with a casual, yet timeless sophistication.

As the 2000s moved along, you may have thought that baby tees had gone the way of low-rise jeans and exposed thongs, but this thinking wasn't entirely correct. In the summer of 2024, the baby tee trend came back into fashion, and it was impossible to escape. Here, Monica has complemented her snug baby tee with baggy, drawstring pants — pinstriped, no less! It's a look that's relaxed enough for doing errands on the weekend, but also trendy enough to wear out to dinner with friends. If you've mastered the art of the red lip, use that to quickly take this look to the next level and glam it up.

Speaking of the color red, how super-hot is Monica in this body-hugging red dress with a red lip? While not everyone can pull off such a dress in such a color, as it requires a lot of confidence, it's a design and cut that never goes out of style. If your closet is knee-deep in iconic little black dresses but you want to spice things up, then add a couple of red dresses to the mix. Red is one of those colors that looks good on every skin tone and, most importantly, makes an unforgettable impression the second you walk into a room.

You don't need to be living in 1995 or be working on a farm to rock a pair of denim overalls — which is great news, because you won't come across a more comfortable item of clothing. Although overalls were a Hailey Bieber-approved denim trend of summer 2024, they're also a classic look that doesn't require celebrity approval. Overalls, depending on the cut, can be paired with sneakers, loafers, sandals, or even a low kitten heel. You can also wear them with a baby tee, button-down, or tank top — there's really no wrong way to make overalls work and look fashionable at the same time. 

Although this particular outfit looks a bit aged, it has more to do with Monica, or rather Courteney Cox's big hair than anything else, because it's certainly not the leather jacket. Leather jackets, especially this design, aren't just a staple that everyone should have a version of, but it's also a statement piece that can easily be dressed up or dressed down. Leather jackets look just as cool and chic with jeans, as is the case here, or paired with a dress or skirt. If you invest in a leather jacket now, there's a very good chance you'll still be wearing it in 2050 and beyond.