Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life comes out this Friday, and I couldn't be more ecstatic! The last time a new episode aired was back in 2007, and we've waited so long for it to come back. We saw Rory and her style evolve over the years from when she started off at 15 years old until she graduated college. From what the previews and the trailer have shown, her style has a "young professional" vibe to it. Of course, we can't wait to see what she is up to now!
As we watched Rory grow up and her fashion choices change over the years, she had some definitive outfits over time. Outfits that marked her younger years and others that showed how she matured in college. I've picked some of my favorites that pinpointed different points of her life during the seven seasons, with each one having its own story behind it. Which one is your favorite?
1. The Chilton Dance
When Rory began Chilton, it was a whole new world for her. The Chilton dance was her first school dance, as well as a time she publicly showed off her boyfriend Dean to her school mates. Rory's dress was one-of-a-kind, especially since it was handmade by Lorelai. The satin bodice shows off her shoulders, while the tulle bottom flares out into a tea-length, A-line silhouette. A delicate necklace adorns her while her hair is tied up in a beautiful bun. Rory's barely-there makeup shows how young she still is in the first season, but she looks beautiful as ever!
2. The Golfing Expedition
As we know, Lorelai and Rory aren't the sporting types, but when Rory is invited to go golfing with her grandpa for the first time, she tries her best. Her outfit is very golf-ready, especially with the "Fez-tive" beret that Richard gives her. In this episode, Rory wears a lilac button-down, high-waisted khakis, digital watch, and beret. She is still young in this episode, which shows in her demeanor as well as her appearance. The golfing day with her grandpa is the beginning of their close relationship that builds throughout the series.
3. College Class Ready
As Rory goes through college, her style begins to evolve. We see her wearing shorter skirts with tights (perhaps the Chilton skirt rubbed off on her outfit choices), and making more stylish clothing decisions. Above, Rory is pictured wearing a brown leather jacket and shirt, which she often paired with her skirts and striped tights. In previous years, her style leaned towards a casual appearance, but unlike most college students, her style became more pulled together. Her shorter hair also signifies the change she is going through as she herself becomes less shy than she was in past years.
5. Art Show Exhibition
Rory went through a lot during her college years. During her visit to cover the art exhibition, she not only meets two new friends, but she exemplifies her new grown-up style. Wearing a stylish, navy blue dress that cascades past her knees, she shows off her nude heels. She also rocks her loose waves and new bangs that really change her look from her typicly straight hair in the past. This stylish and grown up Rory is all we hope she would be (even when she was timid about her post-grad future)!
