How to Look Like Rory Gilmore

Last Updated: November 3, 2022

She's got big blue eyes, perfect brown hair, and a cherubic face. We'd all like to look a little more like Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls. To start, get some blue contacts and straighten your hair. Wear classy makeup and preppy clothes. If your body type is nothing like Rory's, don't fret: you can still embrace her witty, intelligent and sweet attitude.

Steps

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Get blue contacts. Blue eyes are by far Rory's most prominent feature. This is not a must, though. If you already have blue eyes, rock them! Rory's eyes are a bright, crystal blue, so buy fluorescent light bulbs and avoid places with awful lighting if you can.
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Dye your hair brown. Having brown hair makes you look serious and mature, and you would not look too outstanding, which is something Rory is well known for. You could even use a brown wig.

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Wear little makeup. Rory does not really wear much makeup, but if she does, she would keep it natural and light. A light pink blush and tinted moisturiser is all that is needed.
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Look neat and clean. Have brains and beauty if you can, but don't try too hard because Rory is pretty but isn't obsessed with her looks. She also always keeps her appearance neat and tidy.
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Dress fashionably and girlishly, but with a conservative slant. Try to keep your outfits quite simple, and don't be materialistic. Rory doesn't really seem to care about having the most expensive clothes. She has a classic look, which would definitely be taken away if she began shopping at only designer places. Buy plain colored, button down shirts, slacks, and a few funky shirts for the weekends. Be creative, but conservative. Be light on the accessories, but add something different for a soft touch. For example, Rory will add scarves and leggings/stockings to add something unique to her simplistic style.
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Adopt some of her mannerisms. This would complete the Rory Gilmore look, or attitude.
1. Get straight A's, or at least the best grades you can. Rory is academically successful. Rory is extremely intelligent, and would never let her grades drop. Work to form excellent study habits. If possible, apply to an exclusive private school. This isn't necessary, but it would help.
2. Be organized and punctual.
3. Set both short-term and long-term goals for yourself - daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
4. Learn to drive. Rory likes to drive a car, that strengths her independence.
5. Read a work of literature a week. If you are choosing novels that are more trying and/or longer in length and have a busy schedule, going for one a month is a good idea. Have also an easier, enjoyable book to alternate with if you need a break from a more difficult book. Rory tends to read many classics: a couple of examples from the show are: The Art of War (one relatively short in length, by the way), Moby Dick. She also goes through a phase of choosing Russian authors. But any books with some kind of substance will do. Don't forget to carry around the book!
6. Keep busy by studying, volunteering, working, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
7. Drink coffee. On evenings, drink decaf. If you don't like coffee, try a chai latte or green tea when you visit your local coffee shop. (In fact, Alexis Bledel, the actress that plays Rory is so sick of coffee that she only drinks tea now.)
8. Perfect your etiquette. Rory has good manners. Avoid using vulgarities and slang.
9. Make lots of lists. Rory is always writing lists. She also makes her classic "pro-con" list to aid in decision making (eg. when she was choosing between Harvard and Yale and Princeton).
10. Be witty and keep up with the humor. You either have a similar sense of humor to Rory or you don't, so if you don't have a witty or dry humor naturally, then don't bother trying to. You might end up sounding dumb--like you don't know what your talking about. You can learn to Talk Like a Gilmore Girl however.
11. Read a lot; any kind of book. It is a must, because it is her main hobby, and she spends a lot of time doing it.
12. Be nice to everyone.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I look like Rory Gilmore if I am 10 years old?

Community Answer

You can look like a younger version of her. Try to dress using her style in seasons one and two, as she was younger then, but remember she was 15-17 years old, so don't wear everything she wears (such as makeup and high heels).
Question

How would I make the school uniform that she wears in Gilmore Girls?

Community Answer

You could look at stores like Ralph Lauren or Polo. They have uniform-type clothing. Try to find vests, sweaters and plaid skirts in blue.
Question

I'm a lot like Rory, but every guy likes her! How can I get all the guys to like me?

Community Answer

Not every guy likes Rory, it just seems that way. Be yourself, but try to emulate Rory's best qualities - work on being smart, funny, and kind. Keep your wardrobe, hair, and makeup simple and neat. Plenty of guys will notice things like this.

Warnings

Not everyone has Rory's metabolism; do not try to pig out like she tends to do.

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Rory doesn't really tend to care about guys. So if you want to date a lot of different guys go for it.

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