By Regina Luz Jordan
Editor In Chief, Hollywoodland News
We need to talk about the most fashionable fictional characters of all time, because apparently the internet has spoken, and the winner is… a fellow Regina.
Okay, so it’s true that sometimes I introduce myself as Regina Jor…….. dan and according to a new study from boohoo.com, that means I still got it. Regina George is still the queen bee of on-screen style, topping the charts with over 25,000 Google searches a month. The study analyzed which characters Americans search for the most when it comes to fashion inspo, and honestly, the top 10 is basically a power ranking of women who shaped entire generations of closets.
The Most Fashionable Fictional Characters Ranked by Google Searches
1. Regina George (25,416 searches)
- From: Mean Girls (2004 film) and Mean Girls: The Musical (2024 film)
- Portrayed by: Rachel McAdams (2004) and Reneé Rapp (2024)
- Why she’s iconic: Queen of The Plastics. Gave us “You can’t sit with us,” burn book drama and miniskirts with maximum impact.
2. Rachel Green (12,493 searches)
- From: Friends (1994–2004)
- Portrayed by: Jennifer Aniston
- Why she’s iconic: The original workplace-chic queen. Defined ‘90s casual glam and made “The Rachel” haircut a global crisis.
3. Carrie Bradshaw (11,817 searches)
- From: Sex and the City (1998–2004), two films (2008, 2010) and And Just Like That (2021–present)
- Portrayed by: Sarah Jessica Parker
- Why she’s iconic: Mixed high fashion with vintage finds. Taught us that tutus, tube tops and $500 shoes are part of the writer’s toolkit.
4. Blair Waldorf (10,983 searches)
- From: Gossip Girl (2007–2012)
- Portrayed by: Leighton Meester
- Why she’s iconic: Ruled the Upper East Side in headbands, plaid and icy stares. Made prep school style something to fear and copy.
5. Elena Gilbert (9,567 searches)
- From: The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
- Portrayed by: Nina Dobrev
- Why she’s iconic: Gave girl-next-door a supernatural twist. Her leather jackets and bootcut jeans were early 2010s essentials.
6. Fran Fine (9,433 searches)
- From: The Nanny (1993–1999)
- Portrayed by: Fran Drescher
- Why she’s iconic: Bold prints, mini dresses and Moschino everything. Nobody mixed Queens attitude with couture like Fran.
7. Bella Swan (8,826 searches)
- From: Twilight Saga (2008–2012)
- Portrayed by: Kristen Stewart
- Why she’s iconic: Made normcore emotional. Hoodies, flannels and melancholy never looked so brooding.
8. Elle Woods (7,710 searches)
- From: Legally Blonde (2001) and Legally Blonde 2 (2003)
- Portrayed by: Reese Witherspoon
- Why she’s iconic: Wore pink like armor. Proved a bend-and-snap can co-exist with a Harvard Law degree.
9. Hilary Banks (6,996 searches)
- From: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
- Portrayed by: Karyn Parsons
- Why she’s iconic: Brought color, glamour and drama to every outfit. A maximalist icon in every sense.
10. Lorelai Gilmore (6,338 searches)
- From: Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and A Year in the Life (2016)
- Portrayed by: Lauren Graham
- Why she’s iconic: Rocked mom-core before it was ironic. Graphic tees, rhinestones and sarcasm in equal parts.
Rachel Green, Carrie Bradshaw and Blair Waldorf rounded out the top four, aka the Holy Trinity of “I can’t afford this outfit but I will emotionally justify it anyway.” Then comes Elena Gilbert, who brought leather jackets and tank tops into the vampire era. The range!
Elle Woods and the Burn Book:
A Museum-Worthy Fashion Legacy
Speaking of icons, Elle Woods made the top ten at #8 and I’ve got photo proof her legacy lives on.
Her actual Legally Blonde costume is featured in the Color in Motion exhibit at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.
Seeing it up close is like staring into the glittery face of justice.
Right next to it is The Burn Book from Mean Girls. I’m telling you, the energy in that room could cut glass.
You could feel the legacy. These characters didn’t just influence outfits, they shaped the pop culture fabric we still wear today.
A Surprise Guest at #26:
Kelly Kapowski Never Left the Chat
Now here’s where I had to laugh out loud and then immediately start humming the Saved by the Bell theme song. Ranking at #26 is none other than Kelly Kapowski, the undisputed teen dream of Saturday morning TV.
Tiffani Amber Thiessen didn’t just serve ‘90s style. She defined it. She was every locker poster, every back-to-school look and the reason many of us tried a side ponytail.
Tiffani Amber Thiessen walked so all the Y2K girlies could run.
The internet might’ve ranked her lower, but real ones know she’s top-tier in our hearts. But honestly, Saved by the Bell… saved by the fashion.
Why the Most Fashionable Fictional Characters Still Matter Today
These names are still trending everywhere because they were the blueprint. From sitcoms to teen dramas, these women were our first lessons in personal style, power dressing and using fashion to say, “This is who I am.”
As a Yaqui and Latina storyteller, I didn’t always see myself in these stories, but I saw power in the heels, the hair and the unapologetic femininity. These characters gave permission to experiment, to stand out, to own it.
Whether you’re mixing Hilary Banks’ loud suits with Fran Fine’s miniskirts or channeling Blair’s prep with Bella’s normcore, the takeaway is the same: fashion isn’t about money. It’s about intention. It’s about expression.
How to Dress Like Your Favorite Fictional Character
Want That Main Character Look?
Start small. Pick a color, a vibe or one piece that makes you feel powerful. Boohoo’s right about one thing… it’s not about copying an outfit. It’s about capturing the essence. Style doesn’t live on a price tag. It lives in how you carry it.
And because I don’t gatekeep:
Here’s the full story at Boohoo
Source: Google Keyword Planner, February 2024 to January 2025
Method: Over 150 fictional women, 12 months of data and every wardrobe-related search phrase they could think of
Now go out there and serve. Your inner icon is waiting.
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