Fictional Style Icon: Ramona Flowers

Ramona Flowers just may have been the first comic book character that just “got me”. Guarded? Check. Uses sarcasm and humor as a defense mechanism? Check. Scared of committing to things as small as hair colors? Check, check, and check. She really spoke to my angsty teenage self and continues to speak to my angsty adult self.

I thought she was the coolest damn thing I’ve ever seen, and I still do. Nobody does “cool girl” better than Ramona Flowers. Nobody. Here’s how she dresses the part.

The coolest hair, period.

What would Ramona be without her signature hairstyle and ever-changing colors? I’ve always been obsessed with her haircut, and it’s safe to say she had the right idea: the time I cut my hair in a slightly similar fashion was my best hair ever. Plus, there’s nothing more fun than rocking those brightly-colored strands.

Layers, layers, layers

I suppose this is more for practicality (I always forget they’re in Canada) than aesthetic, but it certainly does make for visually interesting outfits, with cute belts and tights under shorts. Not to mention, she has the best collection of adorable coats and combat boots. Also, I’m not ashamed to say I’d still wear the hell out of those teal fingerless gloves.

Bright & bold

As if her didn’t make this obvious enough, Ramona loves vibrant jewel tones– her outfits normally include teals, purples, and pinks. These make for the perfect Ramona Flowers color palette because they’re bright and fun without being too cheery or outlandish for her. And an added bonus: it means her outfits always perfectly coordinate with her hair, which is as #goals as it gets.

You can stream Scott Pilgrim vs The World on HBO Go now, or go pick up the book series and thank me later.

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