You're guaranteed a handful of things when you go into The Politician season two [1]: drama, musical Ben Platt moments [2], and amazing style. The Netflix series from Ryan Murphy gave us plenty of suits and bows [3] to talk about (and base Halloween [4] costumes off of) last year, and after binging the latest season, I can report that the fashion is just as good. With New York as its backdrop, the tailored coats and beaded collars look perfectly in-place — and actually remind me of another Upper East Side show. Is anyone else getting Gossip Girl vibes [5]?
I think Blair Waldorf would be envious of all the Gucci, Tory Burch, and Valentino worn by Payton Hobart's campaign crew. It's easy to imagine Serena Van der Woodsen and Georgina Hobart sharing a closet too, with their love for flowing gowns. We can thank costume designer Claire Parkinson and her sister/assistant, Lily, for all the incredible outfits this season.
The sisters told Tory Daily they wanted the cast's style to reflect their season two graduation [6] into state politics. They're more polished, confident, and elevated than before. Claire and Lily's inspiration? "Gloria Steinem, JFK, Princess Di, Shirley Chisholm, Nancy Pelosi, the Obamas, the Clintons and Angela Davis," they said. "We really love JFK and Jackie O's style, especially their more casual out-of-office looks. And Kamala Harris [7] is always so chic."
Check out the lavish looks ahead, and shop a few of the exact pieces from the show — as well as a few similar picks that don't require a Hobart-sized inheritance to purchase.
Julia Schlaepfer as Alice, Laura Dreyfuss as McAfee, Theo Germaine as James Sullivan
Shop a Similar Tweed Blazer
Collection Lady Jacket in English Golden Tweed [9] (£445)
Shop Alice's Exact Bag
Mini Lee Radziwill Leather Bag [10] (£475)
Shop a Similar Houndstooth Blazer
Mango Double-Breasted Blazer [11] (£60)
Zoey Deutch as Infinity Jackson
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Stand Studio Concealed Fastened Coat [12] (£219, originally £365)
Shop Infinity's Exact Sweater
Tory Burch Cashmere Colour-Block Sweater [13] (£187.50, originally £375)
Lucy Boynton as Astrid Sloan
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Tory Burch Embellished Collar Pullover [14] (£195, originally £279)
Julia Schlaepfer as Alice Charles, Laura Dreyfuss as McAfee Westbrook, Rahne Jones as Skye Leighton
Shop a Similar Coat to Alice's
Miu Miu Two-Tone Double-Breasted Coat [15] (£1,780)
Shop a Similar Coat to Skye's
Avec Les Filles Double Face Plaid Raglan Coat [16] (£184)
Shop a Similar Turtleneck to Skye's
Collusion Roll Neck Jumper in Green [17] (£7.50, originally £10)
Gwyneth Paltrow as Georgina Hobart
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BB Dakota She's Professional Blazer [18] (£79)
Shop a Similar Silk Blouse
Silk-Blend Blouse With Gathered Neckline [19] (£109, originally £179)
Zoey Deutch as Infinity
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Nikki Chasin Alpha Buttondown Lake/Burgundy [20] (£221)
Bette Midler as Hadassah Gold
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ASOS DESIGN Pop Suit Blazer in Teal [21] (£52) and ASOS DESIGN Tall Pop Slim Suit Pants in Teal [22] (£32)
Ben Platt as Payton Hobart and Julia Schlaepfer as Alice
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Gucci Belted Dress [23] (£2,050)
Shop Alice's Exact Blouse
Gucci Detachable-Ruffle Silk-Crepe Blouse [24] (£870)
Gwyneth Paltrow as Georgina and Sam Jaeger as Tino McCutcheon
Shop Georgina's Exact Gown
Monique Lhuillier Plisse Ruffled-Halter Gown [25] (£3,835)
Zoey Deutch as Infinity
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Club Monaco Utility Jumpsuit [26] (£151, originally £216)
Julia Schlaepfer as Alice
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Maje Guipure Collar Shirt and Velvet Link [27] (£209)
Ben Platt as Payton and Zoey Deutch as Infinity
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Elie Tahari Jagger Faux Croc-Embossed Jacket [28] (£102, originally £382)
Gwyneth Paltrow as Georgina and Sam Jaeger as Tino
Shop Georgina's Exact Dress
Emilio Pucci Abstract Print Kaftan [29] (£1,066, originally £1,677)
Lucy Boynton as Astrid
Shop Astrid's Exact Leopard-Print Coat
Stand Studio Camille Leopard-Print Faux Fur Coat [30] (£150, originally £300)
Julia Schlaepfer, Ben Platt, Laura Dreyfuss, Theo Germaine, and Rahne Jones
Shop Alice's Exact Top
Gucci Red Knit GG Sweater [31] (£620)
Shop a Similar Skirt to Alice's
Gucci GG Logo Belt Mini Skirt [32] (£1,194)
Shop a Coat Similar to Skye's
Mango Belted Wool Coat [33] (£366, originally £610)