How to Look Like Rory Gilmore

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She's got big blue eyes, perfect brown hair, and a cherubic face. We'd all like to look a little more like Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls. To start, get some blue contacts and straighten your hair. Wear classy makeup and preppy clothes. If your body type is nothing like Rory's, don't fret: you can still embrace her witty, intelligent and sweet attitude.

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    Blue eyes are by far Rory's most prominent feature. This is not a must, though. If you already have blue eyes, rock them! Rory's eyes are a bright, crystal blue, so buy fluorescent light bulbs and avoid places with awful lighting if you can.
    • If you don't want to wear contacts, don't worry! Rory has innocent and wide eyes, which you can still imitate through make-up.
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    Having brown hair makes you look serious and mature, and you would not look too showy, which isn't Rory's style. You could even use a brown wig.
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    Rory's make-up is light and feminine, and it's not always visible that she's wearing it. She really likes lipgloss, so finding one you like can help you look more like Rory. Wearing black or brown mascara could also help you make your eyes look bigger, which helps with the Rory look.
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    Being presentable contributes to the impression of brains and beauty, which Rory has and values. She also always keeps her appearance neat and tidy.
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    Try to keep your outfits quite simple, and don't be materialistic. Rory doesn't really seem to care about having the most expensive clothes. She has a classic look, which would definitely be taken away if she began shopping at only designer places. Buy plain colored, button down shirts, slacks, and a few funky shirts for the weekends. Be creative, but conservative. Be light on the accessories, but add something different for a soft touch. For example, Rory likes to add scarves and leggings/stockings to add something unique to her simplistic style.
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    This would complete the Rory Gilmore look, or attitude.
    1. Get straight A's, or at least the best grades you can. Rory is academically successful. Rory is extremely intelligent, and would never let her grades drop. Work to form excellent study habits. If possible, apply to an exclusive private school. This isn't necessary, but it would help.
    2. Be organized and punctual.
    3. Set both short-term and long-term goals for yourself - daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
    4. Learn to drive. Rory likes to drive a car, that strengths her independence.
    5. Read a work of literature a week. If you are choosing novels that are more trying and/or longer in length and have a busy schedule, going for one a month is a good idea. Have also an easier, enjoyable book to alternate with if you need a break from a more difficult book. Rory tends to read many classics: a couple of examples from the show are: The Art of War (one relatively short in length, by the way), Moby Dick. She also goes through a phase of choosing Russian authors. But any books with some kind of substance will do. Don't forget to carry around the book!
    6. Keep busy by studying, volunteering, working, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
    7. Drink coffee. On evenings, drink decaf. If you don't like coffee, try a chai latte or green tea when you visit your local coffee shop. (In fact, Alexis Bledel, the actress that plays Rory is so sick of coffee that she only drinks tea now.)
    8. Perfect your etiquette. Rory has good manners. Avoid using vulgarities and slang.
    9. Make lots of lists. Rory is always writing lists. She also makes her classic "pro-con" list to aid in decision making (eg. when she was choosing between Harvard and Yale and Princeton).
    10. Be witty and have a good sense of humor. Rory's humor is often sarcastic, and very quick. Make quips in your day-to-day life, even if others don't always get it. Learning how to Talk Like a Gilmore Girl can help you get Rory's way of making jokes down.
      • Don't try to force Rory's sense of humor if it's not funny to you.
    11. Read more. Rory loves to read a variety of different books and genres, so you can choose any book that appeals to you. If you're reading and don't know what a word means, look it up! This will improve your vocabulary, which will make you seem more intelligent when you speak.
    12. Be nice to everyone.
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    You can look like a younger version of her. Try to dress using her style in seasons one and two, as she was younger then, but remember she was 15-17 years old, so don't wear everything she wears (such as makeup and high heels).
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    How would I make the school uniform that she wears in Gilmore Girls?
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    You could look at stores like Ralph Lauren or Polo. They have uniform-type clothing. Try to find vests, sweaters and plaid skirts in blue.
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    I'm a lot like Rory, but every guy likes her! How can I get all the guys to like me?
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    Not every guy likes Rory, it just seems that way. Be yourself, but try to emulate Rory's best qualities - work on being smart, funny, and kind. Keep your wardrobe, hair, and makeup simple and neat. Plenty of guys will notice things like this.
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      • Not everyone has Rory's metabolism or appetite; even though both the Gilmore girls like to eat a lot, it's okay if you don't.
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