Unfortunately this morning,
Rue McClanahan passed away. McClanahan was responsible for being part of the funniest and best comedic quartet on regular television ever. There is really no comparison,
the Golden Girls was without the funniest and best show to ever grace television, yes it is better than
Glee. Every member won at least one Emmy all were nominated more than once, and the show ended at seven seasons simply because Bea Arthur was tired, they were never canceled. In the last three years we have lost three Golden Girls,
Estelle Getty,
Bea Arthur, and today Rue McClanahan. The lone holdout is
Betty White, who ironically was the eldest of the four. I hope that she continues on strong and stays with us for a long time. Anyways, In honor of these four unbelievably talented women, here are four Golden Girl Inspired Looks, all under 100 dollars of course, except for maybe the bags, because well you know my motto a good bag is hard to find!
Blanche Deveraux i.e. the sexy one (the slutty rich one)Now the best thing about Blanche is simple, she loves men and sex and is not afraid to show it. Now, Blanche is forever lying about her age, in fact during one episode, Blanche asks Sophia what she thinks about her outfit. Sophia's words are (this is paraphrased) "Its to short its too tight for a woman your age." Now hopefully you don't fall into that category, so here is a modern take from Blanche's go to sexy date outfit. The one beside it is Blanche's everyday look. Bag shmag, she doesn't need money her date will pay for everything she wants or needs. A woman who knows how to use what she's got to get what she wants. She is a flashy woman from her head to her toes, and make sure you wear open toed shoes at all times with this one, Blanche was having a pedicure when her husband died, so feet to her are important.
Dorothy Zbornak i.e. the smart one (the tall educated one)The best way to describe Dorothy is simple tastes and a solid belief in wearing the clothes, not allowing them to wear her. Dorothy's outfits on the show were never revealing, they didn't have minuscule hemlines and she very rarely wore heels certainly not the platforms present today. She was tall and built somewhat straight up and down, however when describing her look it was demure and classy. She had that inane sense of class, that couldn't be created, it came from her confidence and intelligence. These looks we have here one for her day and one for her night encompass that intelligence and relaxed sense of style. Along with a few sequins, because let's face it the eighties was all about the sequins.
Rose Nylund i.e. the nice one (the blond, dumb, and built one)Rose's sense of style goes back to her roots as a Minnesota farm girl. She is big on lines, since she is somewhat top heavy, and therefore tends to wear less than clingy outfits. I have chosen two looks that epitomize Rose's day and night looks. Rose was considered the dumb one on the show, but when Betty White found out that Rose was the role she was to play, she panicked and the creator of the show told her to play Rose as someone who was terminally naive. Now not saying you have to be naive, but Rose played up her curves, in such a way that was both innocent and alluring. And heels are necessary, Rose Nylund was never not in a pair of heels.
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - 2074988097, $23
"oh, it is love" sweetheart pink dress, $43
Madden Girl "Kizzler" Peep Toe Ruffled T-Strap Platform - Bon-Ton, $40
Amazon.com: Women's Merona® Reta T-Strap Pumps - Teal: Shoes, $26
NASTY GAL - Featuring vintage and new clothing by Jeffrey Campbell,..., $26
Monserat de Lucca lavender quilted leather 'Gilberto' shoulder bag, $189
Pink Thread Earring - Teen Clothing by Wet Seal, $17
mini elephant earrings, $8
Sophia Petrillo i.e. the old one (the sassy wisecracking, mean one)Sophia is probably the hardest Golden Girl to pin down, simply because she won't be pinned down. How many women do you know in their eighties still getting it on? Sophia is sassy and is always ready with a unbelievably timed one-liner. Sophia is the one the others looked to for guidance all the while knowing the "Picture it Sicily" stories that she tells tend to be completely false. Sophia is a woman raring and ready to go, not willing to lay down and die, she is going to meet her maker dancing around in a red dress with fake chests. (If you don't understand the reference, I suggest you watch the episode "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun Before They Die.") Now I know you will notice the obvious choice of two pairs of shoes with Sophia's night outfit, now we all know Sophia was 80 and over, so she wouldn't have worn the platform shoes trend. Although I bet she wanted to, due to her lack of height. Therefore, for those girls who aren't and are vertically challenged and yet prefer not to wear a obscenely high platform, I have included a delicious flat just for you. And as far as the gold bag, eh I am supposed to take artistic liberties. Two things are synonymous with Sophia, a tan bag and a pair of glasses, she left a legacy that one. She's 80, not dead!
Belted Plaid Shirt Dress, $26
Busty Knit Dress, $11
BDG Sailor Cardigan, $20
Long Sleeve Wrap Cardigan, $20
Heels|Shoes:Stiletto Heel,Heel Pump,Women's High Heel Shoes,Spool..., $25
Xhilaration Black Taree Oxford - 7 : Target, $19
ASOS LOVELY T-Bar Ballerina Pump, $19
Gailuron Tote - Havana Crust, $1
Chanel Box Bag Clutch from BagBorroworSteal.com, $25
Mango X Bridge Retro Sunglasses, $34
Amazon.com: Retro Buddy Nerd Clear Lens Wayfarer Glasses: Clothing, $4.22
That being said our prayers and hopes and all that good stuff are with the Rue McClanahan family, and with all of the other lovers of TV's best The Golden Girls.
