Joanie Cunningham

Joanie Cunningham was Richie’s younger sister, and spent most of the first few season snooping on her older brother and Fonzie. Although she represented the all-American suburban school girl, she sometimes caved to peer pressure and got herself into trouble. (For example, she took up smoking until The Fonz intervened and told her it was a bad idea.) Eventually, Joanie began dating Fonzie’s cousin Chachi, started a rock band with him, moved to Chicago, and earned her own spinoff series.

Cardigan, Shirt, Skirt, Headwrap, Earrings, Shoes

Joanie’s style was based on midwestern high school girls of the era. Button-down blouses, full a-line and poodle skirts, sweater sets, and saddle shoes were staples. Joanie was also frequently seen in cardigans, varsity jackets borrowed from her boyfriends, and scarves worn in her hair and around her neck.

Stealing Joanie’s look is a cinch — you probably have all of these items in your closet! A chambray shirt is not only a ’50s throwback, but it’s super trendy for 2013. Tuck it into a high-waisted a-line skirt (or tie it up at your waist), and pair it with a thick cardigan that’s reminiscent of the ’50s without going overboard. Finish with a scarf hair accessory, cute vinyl record earrings, and these saddle shoe-esque ballet flats!

What Do You Think?

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