If we’re being honest, the real reason we tuned in to Gossip Girl wasn’t the romance or the drama – or even Dorota – it was the amazing fashion. Week after week, Blair and Serena would traipse around the Big Apple, wearing designer ensembles that put our high school uniforms to shame.
But, besides just rocking the season’s latest It bag, this high-fashion duo had a few lessons to teach us about dressing up. From Blair’s masterful accessorizing to Serena’s preppy-meets-boho style sensibility, we’re still looking to these two for outfit inspiration, no matter how many years have passed since their TV debut.
Read on for the style lessons we learned from the Upper East Side’s chicest duo!
Related: All the Times Blair and Serena's Coordinated Outfits Made Them TV's Most Stylish BFFs
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Upgrade Your Old-School Favorites by Wearing Them a New Way
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When You Get Your Princess Moment, Embrace It
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There's No Such Thing as Too Much Embellishment
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A Skintight Dress Works Just as Well For Day as Night
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Thigh-High Boots Are Sexy No Matter What Else You're Wearing
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Color Clashing Can Be Seriously Stylish
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Invest In a Great Suit Set
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Sometimes an Outfit Needs a Hat to Feel Complete
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Heels Don't Have to Just Be For Fancy Occasions
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Cold Weather Doesn't Have to Keep You From a Great Outfit
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Classics Will Always Be in Style
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A Great Bag Can Make or Break an Outfit
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A Statement Necklace Can Amp Up Any Outfit
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Every Fall Ensemble Could Use a Scarf on Top
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Surprise! Ties Can Be Ladylike Too
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Why Play by the Rules When You Can Make Your Own?
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If You Want to Dress Up, Even to Grab Takeout, Just Do It
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Best Friends Don't Have to Match to Feel Coordinated
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The Right Accessories Can Dress Up Jeans and a Tee
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Boots Look Chic No Matter the Season
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Raid Grandma's Closet . . . or Mom's For Key Pieces
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When You Get the Chance to Dress in Designer, Take It
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Plaid Doesn't Always Have to Be Preppy
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Even When It's Cold Out, Flaunt That Amazing Outfit
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A Great Coat Can Make a Statement All Its Own
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There's No Such Thing as Overaccessorizing
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Pants Can Make Just as Much of a Statement as a Great Dress
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Croc, Feathers - Just Go For It!
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Never Fear the Statement Shoe
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When Channeling Your Preppy Side, Just Pop That Collar
