Style Moodboards Based on Your Favorite TV Characters
Because fiction is fashion with plot.
In 2025, your wardrobe inspiration might come from someone who doesn’t technically exist. Television characters are leading the aesthetic conversation—on TikTok, Pinterest, and in our actual closets. Whether it’s Blair Waldorf’s polished prep or Eric Effiong’s maximalist chaos, these fictional fits are the foundation of a real-life fashion movement.
Why? Because characters come with more than just good clothes—they come with context. They dress with purpose, personality, and plot development. It’s not about mimicking every outfit. It’s about translating their energy into looks that feel like you.
Here are 10 iconic (and current) characters reshaping how we think about personal style—complete with influencer references, gender-inclusive styling tips, and Cordsmiff products that complete the vibe!
1. Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl) – Structured Soft Girl Energy
Prep is back. But it’s not your dad’s prep—it’s polished, hyper-feminine, and cut with a hint of coquette-core rebellion. Blair Waldorf remains the blueprint: bow headbands, pleated skirts, blazers that mean business.
Influencer inspo: @matildadjerf — soft structure, big bows, modern prep.
Cordsmiff fit: Tennis Sunday Sweater Vest or Debate Club Sweatshirt over a button-down.
Style it: Layer with pearls and sarcasm.
Hashtag it: #PrepRevival #BlairWaldorfVibes
2. Will Smith (Fresh Prince) – The 90s Color King
Will brought fearless color-blocking, oversized tees, and bucket hats to prime time—and it’s all trending again. Think streetwear with a sense of humor.
Influencer inspo: @wisdm — 90s dad drip, updated.
Cordsmiff fit: Mineral Wash Pickup Truck Tee with vintage jeans and Jordans.
Style it: Let your tee be the loudest person in the room.
Hashtag it: #FreshPrinceStyle #90sStreetwear
3. Monica Geller (Friends) – Normcore With a Vengeance
Forget flash—Monica dressed for movement, comfort, and sarcasm. Her jeans-and-tee combo is 2025’s minimalist dream.
Influencer inspo: @alyssainthecity — classic pieces with ‘90s attitude.
Cordsmiff fit: VHS Paused Tee + white sneakers = effortless throwback.
Style it: With coffee, a claw clip, and quiet judgment.
Hashtag it: #Monaissance #NormcoreRevival
4. Eric Effiong (Sex Education) – Gender-Fluid Maximalist
Eric doesn’t wear outfits—he delivers looks. Bold prints, sparkle, and theatrical layering meet tradition and tenderness.
Influencer inspo: @bretmanrock — glam, unapologetic, joyful.
Cordsmiff fit: Spritz Season Scarf styled as a cravat, headwrap, or sash.
Style it: More accessories. Still more. One more.
Hashtag it: #DressedLikeEric #BretmanVibes
5. Harper Spiller (The White Lotus) – Coastal Cynic Chic
Harper’s minimal resort wear—think linen shirts and emotional repression—is peak luxury ennui. This is “quiet luxury” for the deeply skeptical.
Influencer inspo: @greceghanem — tailored elegance with coastal ease.
Cordsmiff fit: Meet Me in the Moss Scarf or Vintage College Knit Sweater
Style it: Linen, loafers, and light judgment.
Hashtag it: #WhiteLotusStyle #VacationCore
6. Jules Vaughn (Euphoria) – Delicate Y2K Dreamstate
Jules dresses like a pastel glitch in the matrix—mesh tops, tennis skirts, and layered femininity pushed to dreamy extremes.
Influencer inspo: @venusasablueprint — coquette-core meets surrealism.
Cordsmiff fit: Grunge Monogram Scarf worn sheer over a crop top.
Style it: Lace, nostalgia, and expressive eyeliner.
Hashtag it: #EtherealGirlies #JulesVibes
7. Janine Teagues (Abbott Elementary) – Teacher-Core Rising
Cardigans and midi skirts might not sound exciting—until you realize Janine’s fits are peak academic-meets-thrift revival. She dresses like a real person, and Gen Z loves her for it.
Influencer inspo: @spiritofjacqueline — vintage layering with actual personality.
Cordsmiff fit: Vintage Rust Bandana or Tattoo Scarf tied as a neckerchief.
Style it: Layered, thrifted, practical.
Hashtag it: #TeacherCore #JanineEnergy
8. Max Wolfe (Gossip Girl Reboot) – Queer Luxe Chaos
Max mixes luxury tailoring with pearls, sheer shirts, and mischief. It’s gender-bending glam for the modern troublemaker.
Influencer inspo: @avani (TikTok) + @bomanizer (IG)
Cordsmiff fit: Cryptic Love Letter Tee under a velvet blazer.
Style it: Soft fabrics, hard stares.
Hashtag it: #QueerFashionIcon #MaxWolfeMood
9. Wednesday Addams (Wednesday) – Goth Reformation
The Netflix reboot didn’t just revive Wednesday—it unleashed a goth-to-dark-academia pipeline. Think structured collars, puff sleeves, and ballet flats that whisper curses.
Influencer inspo: @sissy_chacon — dark academia meets balletcore.
Cordsmiff fit: The Forest Knows Hoodie or Dark Academia Moth Scarf
Style it: Black-on-black, hair parted, revenge plotted.
Hashtag it: #WednesdayCore #GothReboot
10. Conrad Fisher (The Summer I Turned Pretty) – Softboy Beachcore
Conrad is Tumblr in human form—linen shirts, sad eyes, and beach bonfires. His soft, coastal style fuels entire Pinterest boards.
Influencer inspo: @aidanbxtler (TikTok) — beige softboy aesthetic with romantic energy.
Cordsmiff fit: Meet Me in the Moss or Vintage College Knit Sweater
Style it: Sandals, sighs, and sea salt.
Hashtag it: #SadBoySummer #ConradFisherFit
How to Build Your Own TV Moodboard
Pick your muse. Choose a character who dresses like your future self.
Collect references. Screenshot stills, find TikToks, build a Pinterest board.
Identify core pieces. What’s their signature? A silk shirt? A tote? A tie?
Find your version. Mix high street, thrift, and Cordsmiff finds.
Add personality. You’re not cosplaying—you’re interpreting.
Share it. Tag @cordsmiff and use #TVFashionInspo to join the conversation.
Shop the Look: Cordsmiff-Style
🛍️ Your character, your closet:
Tennis Sunday Sweater Vest → Blair
Mineral Wash Pickup Truck Tee → Will
VHS Paused Tee → Monica
Spritz Season Scarf → Eric
Meet Me in the Moss Scarf → Harper or Conrad
Grunge Monogram Scarf → Jules
Vintage Rust Bandana → Janine
Cryptic Love Letter Tee → Max Wolfe
Dark Academia Moth Scarf → Wednesday
Vintage College Knit Sweater → Everyone
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Final Thought
These characters are more than nostalgia—they’re style guides with story arcs. Moodboards help translate their world into yours. So build the vibe, remix the pieces, and let your outfit say what the script doesn’t.
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