How would you define Pamela Adlon's style? And where to shop?

April 8, 2022 7:43 AM

I recently started watching Better Things and am obsessed with Pamela Adlon's style (and everything else about her - she's amazing). Where should I shop, and are there any websites that might help me with style inspiration? A little more detail below...

I have been trying to define and refine my own personal style, and while hers is not an exact match, I am drawn towards the blending of feminine and masculine that she does so well. I think my personal style might be something like "sweet yet masculine with a touch of goth" - but, I'm a complete novice when it comes to these things so I'm having trouble finding good resources for inspiration or shopping. Any recommendations on key phrases that would help me find places to shop? Or store/website ideas? Thank you!

posted by GoldenEel to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (4 answers total)

Very interested in this question as well. I'm sure at least some of her shirts are from J. Crew, which does masculine/feminine dressing well in its buttondown styles. She's very petite, and I believe I've heard her mention before that she shops in boys' sections from time to time, but I can't cite a specific source for that.
posted by Fuego at 8:48 AM on April 8, 2022 [1 favorite]

I love this style of dressing too.
Some instagrams I enjoy for inspiration:
Janelle Monáe
Luvvie Ajayi Jones (She’s also hilarious)
Esther Quek
DapperQ
Alterations Needed
Ashlyn Harris

There are also a number of celebs who dress in this style (imagine the same clothes but with long hair, darker color palettes, and more makeup in some cases) Ellen DeGeneres, Kristin Stewart, Amber Ruffin, Lilly Singh, Rachel Maddow...

And follow queer fashion hashtags like TomboyStyle, ButchFashion, LesbianStyle, TomboyFemme, and Stud to find even more ideas.
posted by nouvelle-personne at 1:32 PM on April 8, 2022 [4 favorites]

You can find a lot of info and links to actual clothing pieces from her wardrobe on the show at Shop Your TV.
posted by cocoagirl at 2:24 PM on April 8, 2022

Right?! I am also a huge fan of her style, especially her house. I created an art wall in my dining room that is inspired by her staircase. I love her bedroom set and hope to recreate it one day.I'm sorry I don't have any specific recommendations but I usually find searching for "mid-century boho" yields good results for home decor/furniture.
posted by Ochre,Hugh at 6:47 PM on April 8, 2022