Just a few episodes into The Bold Type [1], it hit me: I was waiting to see what Kat Edison would be wearing. Played by actress Aisha Dee, Kat quickly became one of my favourite characters to watch on television, precisely because I never knew what she'd be wearing. Walking the line between cool, casual, and a little glamorous and fashion-forward all at once, Kat's looks, crafted by costume designer Lisa Frucht, are fun and a little fearless, too. She's bared her midriff at the office, balanced a floaty top with camo pants, and shown us again and again the kind of eclectic, sometimes-dressed-down style you can actually wear to an office, or at least a creative one.
From bright blouses and trousers when she started her gig as head of social at Scarlet to a bolder, more unique aesthetic, Kat's style has continued to evolve with her character's departure from the magazine, into politics, and onto her next chapter. While we eagerly await to see what the final season holds — fashion-wise, and otherwise — we're taking a look back at her best moments so far. Won't you join us?
Kat's colour-blocking and mixing prints all at once — but it works!
Kat perfected the art of cocktail-party dressing in a suit and chain-drop earrings.
This sweater and skirt combo is quirky perfection.
For a breakfast run, Kat dressed down a cropped sweater with sweatpants and an army jacket.
With a white tee layered underneath a bustier-style top, the look takes on a more contemporary vibe.
The chicest kind of knit set.
In the pilot episode, Kat gave us gown envy in this stunning gold number.
With a blazer draped over this printed jumpsuit, Kat nails the eclectic-chic dress code at an art show.
Kat puts her own spin on polished separates.
Giving camo pants the dressed-up treatment.
This crop top moment is unexpected in the best way.
Giving us Carrie Bradshaw vibes in this flouncy top and camo pants combo.
Black and white, and not boring in the least — Kat has a cool take on the classics.
Making a case for the asymmetrical knit top to replace the tired button-up at the office.
In one of our favourite looks, Kat blends an embellished knit, lacy skirt, and white loafers.
For an evening out, Kat stunned in this one-shoulder cutout LBD.
This moto jacket is the cool counterpart to a all-black look.
Brightening up the room in this sunny top.
Laid-back in stripes and denim.
We love a statement sweater.
Easy-chic in trousers and sneakers.
Kat does denim and a button-down with a contemporary twist.
Showing off a standout gown.
Elevating jeans with an animal-print knit.
We love a bold take on black-tie.
This sneaker style moment comes with the coolest button-down.
Kat makes basics look anything but boring in a t-shirt and trousers.
We love that Kat's office ensembles usually come with a bright pop of colour.
Here for this jewellery moment.
Another cool take on workwear staples — Kat shows off stripes and checks.
We can't decide what we love more — the asymmetrical neckline or the shimmer.
Very into this tank and jewellery combo.
Is jumpsuit goals a thing? It is now.