Fictional Style Icon: Jackie Burkhart

The nostalgia of That 70’s Show appeals to me in the strangest way possible. Instead, I remember catching a rerun every day after school as I rushed through my homework until one day, it hit my underdeveloped preteen brain that I had finally gotten to the point where I’d seen every episode at least twice. (As I write this, my television-watching habits are starting to make a lot more sense.) So, strangely enough, That 70’s Show doesn’t make me nostalgic for the era it celebrates (that I was never a part of), nor does it remind me of the late 90’s when it debuted (because I was at the age where certain cartoons were even questionable then.) Instead, it just brings me back to a simpler time in my life, one where my biggest concerns were presenting a project in front of my science class and how I could bring a touch of Jackie Burkhart into my wardrobe.

I never expected to love a character like Jackie Burkhart, especially not during my #angsty years. But, it happened. She was selfish, superficial, and a tad annoying, sure, but my god, was she hilarious. And never forget that Mila Kunis was only 14 when she first started filming. ICONIC.

But, most importantly, she jumpstarted my endless love of 70’s fashion. Some of the key elements to her wardrobe that I still appreciate today are…

Scarves galore

It’s no secret that Jackie was the queen of accessories– tassels, hoop earrings, and everything dipped in gold. One she rocked often? Scarves. A lot of them, whether they were cable knit winter scarves or silk ascots. She had a scarf for every season and it always matched her outfit perfectly. And I’m not going to lie: a recent rewatch did make me go out and buy a cute silk scarf like this one for myself.

 Coats are key

Jackie Burkhart had the. Most. AMAZING. Collection of coats. A denim blazer with rainbow stripe interior? Check. A fluffy white trench with festive red trim? Check. Endless amounts of puffy down pieces for the harsh Wisconsin winters? Check again. A FUR BOMBER, like the amazing one pictured above? Check, check, and check.

(Also, now that bombers are back in style, someone please find me a faux fur version of this one.)

Coordination nation

Over the course of eight seasons, Jackie had some amazing matching sets. And even if she wasn’t in a matching set, she usually stuck to a distinct color/print to match, no matter how loud. Jackie never did minimal, whether it was in fashion or just in her personality. And that’s what I always loved about her most.

Need more fictional fashion in your life? Check out last week’s style icon, Fallon Carrington.