How to Dress Like Jess From New Girl. It’s been almost three years since New Girl wrapped up its seventh season, but with Netflix picking up the show, our long-running obsession with everyone’s favorite loft buddies has continued without interruption.

And so has our adoration of Jessica Day. Jess’s style is as much a part of what made the show iconic as its hilarious and lovable characters. From her tights to her ballet flats, her bangs to her glasses, and her vintage dresses to her polka dot mini skirts, Jess’s overall look matched her bubbly, singsong personality and gave us a style icon to forever obsess over. And in today’s post, we decided to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting some of our favorite outfits of hers as well as a thorough guide on achieving her look for yourself.

How to Dress like Jess from New Girl

Before we give you the round-up of favorite looks we’ve chosen from the show, here are 10 quick and simple tips for recreating New Girl’s Jess’s best outfits. Check them out!

• Wear lots of colors. We’re talking about every color of the rainbow.
• Add ballet flats to your wardrobe.
• Wear retro-inspired dresses.
• Get yourself a vintage purse or two. (Jess loves her vintage purses.)
• Wear polka dots, stripes, and bows. Sometimes all in the same outfit!
• Pair black tights with high-waisted shorts and miniskirts.
• Highlight your waist with belts or high-waisted bottoms.
• Add a glittery hairband to your loose hair.
• Opt for a bright-colored coat in red, pink, or blue.
• Wear small, fitted cardigans.

As you might remember that Jess is a teacher by profession, you’ll definitely enjoy these Classroom Appropriate Outfit Ideas for Teachers. Here’s our roundup of 12 of Jess’s most iconic outfits. We include tips on how to achieve a similar look yourself and also share some of our favorite moments in her wardrobe lineup. Let’s get started!