28 Times Blake Lively Dressed Like Serena van der Woodsen in Real Life
'Gossip Girl' prep will never go out of style.
The California girl has come a long way since her days of ripped hip-huggers and graphic tees on the red carpet. Blake Lively has blossomed into a veritable style icon, with much credit owed to her role as the ever-styish Upper East-Sider, Serena van der Woodsen, in the TV series Gossip Girl. We're taking a look back at her best on-screen ensembles and the off-screen looks they inspired.
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Purple Haze Twins
Oxford Shirting Twins
LBR (Little Black Romper) Twins
Citron Pop Twins
Cognac Leather Twins
Graphic Tribe Twins
Waterfall Blue Dress Twins
Preppy Shirt and Vest Twins
Red Alert Twins
Chiffon Tiers Twins
White Blazer Twins
Monochrome Maxi Twins
Sheer Lace Dress Twins
Liquid Gold Twins
Sequins and Shorts Twins
Red and Black Cloak Twins
Black Booty Shorts Twins
Embellished Topper Twins
Tank and Sequin Skirt Twins
Ruffled Blooms Twins
Grecian Goddess Twins
Black Lace Bodysuit Twins
Pretty in Pink Twins
Mellow Yellow Twins
Oxblood Bondage Neckline Twins
Fringe Twins
Fur Stole Twins
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