Miriam Maisel might be living in 1950s New York, but – in our opinion – in so many ways she’s a modern woman: fiercely funny, independent, and a fashion chameleon. As we watch our favorite TV fashionista navigate the very different worlds of uptown and downtown, effortlessly transforming from housewife to comedian, we can’t help but wish we had her wardrobe. Below, see how to bring Midge’s style into your 2018 closet.
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The Midi Dress
For her Upper West Side lifestyle, Miriam wears midi dresses with a color-coordinating swing coat, a structured handbag, and heels. Below-the-knee hemlines are on-trend and out in full force this season – but try mixing patterns and bright colors for a maximalist, rather than ladylike, effect.
The Mock Turtleneck
When Midge and Joel frequent the Village clubs, she opts for a more beatnik look in all-black-everything. While allover midnight hues are still the uniform for today’s New Yorker, update 50s turtlenecks into millennial-approved territory with a leather miniskirt and beret for social-media-heart clickbait.
The Trousers
Colorful cigarette pants and a printed top is Miriam’s go-to outfit for casual vibes, whether she’s heading out to a party with her new colleagues or listening to old comedy records in her childhood bedroom. Follow her lead for your weekend brunch by swapping your “going-out leggings” for a pair of slim trousers, a graphic blouse, and flats.
By Elizabeth Burns, Fashion Editor
