The 21 best-dressed characters of 2023

There was a lot to love about the road rage-induced drama of Beef, but one thing that never failed to win fans over was the way Ali Wong rocked it as Amy Lau in every scene, from her billowy pieces to wowing in Vegas.

The ‘80s had some questionable moments in fashion, but that’s part of why it’s forever adored. It’s also the reason Ben Affleck looked ridiculous yet oh-so-satisfying as the chairman of Nike, Phil Knight.

Barbie has been making fashion statements since she hit shelves in 1959, and the Barbie movie drilled that sentiment home with its vibrant, detailed, pink-overloaded wardrobe.

Daisy Jones was a ‘70s dream come true and a reminder of why that era was the absolute grooviest when it came to style.

There is something exceptionally cool about almost every character LaKeith Stanfield has played in his career. It’s like it’s in his contract to look effortlessly amazing.

Riverdale tends to always highlight the core four: Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead. But let’s not get it twisted because Cheryl Blossom was the real queen bee through the series’ seven-year run. Not only because of her tenacity and charm but also because of her cardinal clothing.

Princess Peach walked out ready to do some damage in that pantsuit, and the world was better for it.

Not since Men in Black has a basic suit looked so suave.

Wes Anderson's films have a certain recognizable and incredibly dashing aesthetic.

Loki’s misadventures during season two took him everywhere from the World’s Fair to a McDonald’s in small town USA, and all the while, he looked debonair in a mix of earthy tones.

Gone was the signature yellow jumpsuit because this April was a modern-day high schooler who looked just as awesome in her sneakers, ripped jeans, and yellow jacket that paid homage to the infamous news reporter.

Somehow, Charlie Cale made it seem like she invented skinny jeans and a t-shirt.

Every iteration of Dracula may have had a bit of swagger to them, including Nicolas Cage’s interpretation in Renfield.

Sex Education has one of the best-dressed casts, but standing a bit above the rest is the sweet-natured Aimee Gibbs with her ascots, ruffles, and floral wear.

When a character’s outfit is cosplayed before the movie drops and then becomes one of the most popular costumes, yeah, it’s a hit, and that’s exactly why the destructive robot is on this list.

Ncuti Gatwa serves up the ‘70s in a whole new way and brings a new level of fashion to the legendary BBC series as the Fifteenth Doctor.

That ‘90s Show’s predecessor was known for a lot of things, including the wardrobe department, so the Netflix revival had a lot to live up to. Did it fail? Absolutely not. That ‘90s Show packed in as much charm, wit, and fashion as what came before it, with Leia Forman’s simple, girl-next-door ‘90s style being a definite highlight.

Cousin Jackie came in toward the end of the second season but somehow managed to be the character fans could not stop staring at.

Oppenheimer in those suits and that hat in the middle of the desert was a sight.

Whether she was decked out for an event in red or running around campus in her more casual wear, Marie Moreau’s wardrobe was killer.

Willy Wonka is a character that has always had an eccentric look. One that feels like what a man would look like if he rolled through a bin at a Hollywood thrift store. With that being said, Timothée Chalamet’s rendition is like those that came before him but unique enough to call his own and a delight.