The 11 Best ‘Gilmore Girls’ Sweaters to Wear This Season

The arrival of fall guarantees a few things: inspiration for a wardrobe refresh, the return of our favorite seasonal treats and beverages, and an urge to rewatch Gilmore Girls. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore are one of TV’s best mother-daughter duos for many reasons—such as their fast-paced conversations and endless coffee consumption—but one of our favorite parts is their enviable style. Both characters take eclectic dressing to a new level by styling pieces we wouldn’t normally think of putting together—but they make it work. Sweaters are undoubtedly one of the most iconic parts of their outfits, from Rory Gilmore’s iconic white cable knit to statement colors and prints that test the possibilities of knitwear. For some cozy style inspo fresh out of Stars Hollow, we rounded up 11 of the most iconic sweaters Lorelai and Rory Gilmore ever wore.

Barbiecore Turtleneck

Lorelai was ahead of the times with this one. In true Barbiecore fashion, add some color to your fall wardrobe with a cozy fuchsia turtleneck. Style it with a pair of dark wash jeans and booties to complete the look.

Naadam Luxe Cashmere Turtleneck Tunic

Pumpkin Spice Sweater

If you’re looking to embody quintessential fall in a sweater, look no further. Rory’s ombré gradient sweater features hues of copper and brown, making for the perfect fall look. She completed her festive ensemble with a matching ribbon in her hair.

Bella Dahl Slouchy Sweater

Minimalistic Neutrals

Lorelai wasn’t much of a minimalist—we all know she had a penchant for putting together some wacky outfits—but she kept it simple with this one, which we immediately want to add to our fall wardrobes. In this sweater, the Gilmore Girl looks polished and put-together for another day at the Dragonfly Inn. To embrace a neutral color palette, style a similar knit with a light brown slip skirt and coordinating loafers.

Re Ona Slouchy Sweater

Pretty in Purple

It can be intimidating to work prints into your wardrobe, but if you take a page from Rory Gilmore’s sweater playbook, she makes it look simple. Take this gray and purple v-neck, for example: It’s very understated while still adding dimension to a classic sweater.

House of Bruar Shetland Laurel Crew

Ombré Effect

This fiery red and pink sweater was very on trend and very Y2K of Lorelai. I vividly remember a sweater I wore in middle school resembling this almost identically. Fast forward, and brands like Ulla Johnson have elevated early 2000s trends with a current spin. If you’re looking to add color to your wardrobe in a fresh and fearless way, this does just that. Style it with your favorite denim, and tie the bright hues into some colorful heels.

Isabel Marant Etoile Pink Drussell Sweater

Rory’s Iconic White Sweater

Fashion goes full circle, and a new wave of fans are discovering Gilmore Girls and falling in love with Rory’s iconic white fisherman’s sweater from the pilot episode. It’s timeless and has major L.L. Bean catalog energy, so we’re totally here for it.

Aelfric Eden Retro Rory Gilmore Knit Sweater

Tomato Girl Fall

If you didn’t have enough reasons to admire Lorelai Gilmore, her confident ability to rock any color is a major plus. Not to mention, she was ahead of the times on yet another buzzy trend: pops of bright red, which have taken over the past several seasons across shoes, bags, and more following “tomato girl summer.” Pictured here having dinner at her parents’ house, Lorelai wears a striking scarlet turtleneck that coordinates perfectly with her red lipstick. This look is really easy to emulate—you just need a good pair of black pants and your favorite red lip.

COS Merino Wool Turtleneck Top

Royal Blue

Royal blue is associated with regal energy, symbolizing confidence and strength. Not quite a navy, but also not a neon, royal blue is a beautiful, rich color for a fall sweater that will have you looking and feeling like your most confident self.

La Ligne Solid Marin Sweater

Wintry Fair Isle

If you’re a Gilmore Girls fan, you know Lorelai and Rory’s favorite time of year was winter, specifically when it snowed. True to their love of everything snowy and magical was Rory’s fair isle sweater, a trend that’s currently having a major resurgence for après-ski. To elevate a fair isle zip-up, style it with a fitted tank and black mini skirt. Tights are optional, depending on the weather and your style preference.

Icewear Hulda Icelandic Wool Sweater with Zipper

Buttoned-Up Cable Knit

A good cable knit cardigan will always stand the test of time. A fan of classic styles, Rory would often rotate out hero pieces, including this button-up cardigan. Stay true to Gilmore Girls style by layering yours over a tee with baggy jeans and sneakers.

J.Crew Odette Cable-Knit Sweater Lady Jacket

Colorful Stripes

Lorelai’s taste for the colorful and chaotic is ideal if you’re looking for ways to bring some fun to your cold-weather wardrobe—we love the energy of this multicolored striped sweater that she wore in season three. With color blocking a major trend for upcoming seasons, you’re sure to get lots of wear out of a Gilmore Girls-inspired sweater in whatever palette sparks joy for you.

Victor Glemaud Striped Crew Neck Sweater