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7 Of Alison Brie's Best '80s Outfits On 'GLOW' To Inspire Your Next Themed Party

by Anna Menta
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In Netflix's latest original series, GLOW, Alison Brie stars as a fictional actress in the real-life 1980s women's wrestling TV show, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.

Brie plays Ruth Wilder, an aspiring actress who joins GLOW in a desperate attempt to break into the industry. In the show, Brie is funny, empathetic and does a mean Audrey Hepburn impression. She also rocks a bunch of super cute '80s outfits.

Costume designer Beth Morgan clearly did her research for the period. Brie's character doesn't have a lot of money, so you won't see her in the expensive, brightly colored pantsuits or leather skirts you saw on '80s supermodels.

Instead, Ruth's look is a more modest, mainstream one. Think of the pictures maybe you've seen of your mom in old photo albums. A lot of those trends — like shirts tucked into high-waisted pants — are back in style today. Maybe that's why I was so obsessed with all of these outfits Alison Brie wore in GLOW.

(Note: Though she wears many amazing wrestling costumes in the show, I'm sticking with outfits Ruth wears outside of the rink.)

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This outfit from the very first episode remains one of my favorites throughout the season. I feel bad Ruth got mugged by the kids, but dang did she look stylish when it happened.

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These high-waisted jeans seem to be a staple of Ruth's wardrobe, and I love them every time. In Episode 2 she pairs the pants with a beige shirt and vest, and she looks like every norm-core Pinterest page ever. And you can't forget those shoes that were so fly they were stolen from her.

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True, this outfit from Episode 3 is basically the same outfit as the one from Episode 2, but adding a maroon unitard under that vest for a pop of color makes it feel brand new.

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This outfit from Episode 4 is a serious contender for my next Halloween costume: a simple turquoise t-shirt tucked into pin-striped pants, and to top it all off, those infamous giant '80s-style glasses.

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I'm incredibly into this purple jacket and blue crop top Ruth rocks in Episode 8. Especially the jacket part. If someone knows where I can buy it, please let me know.

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Even Ruth's workout outfits are adorable, particularly this white crop-top and drawstring sweats combination from Episode 9.

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Look, say what you will about hip packs, but I loved the one Ruth wore in Episode 10. It's and it's practical. And I also love that pastel rainbow shirt she's got going on.

Shout-out to Alison Brie and the costume team at GLOW for inspiring me to scour my local thrift shops to get these '80s looks.