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Here are 12 of the greatest fashion icons in classic TV
These acting icons had a passion for fashion.
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These talented TV stars always looked camera-ready, even when they weren’t on set. They had more than one talent, and dressing for success was high on the list.
Today, we’re celebrating the most stylish TV stars and their iconic looks. From Lucille Ball to Carol Burnett, these legends had a passion for fashion.
Whether it was glamorous gowns, sharp suits, or signature styles that defined an era, these actors had a lasting impact on pop culture and fashion history. Here are 12 of the greatest fashion icons in classic TV!
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1. Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett's fashion sense was as bold and versatile as her comedy.
From elegant evening gowns to hilarious costume parodies, including a dress that famously doubled as a curtain, and fur and feathers, she always knew how to make a statement.
2. James Garner
James Garner had a cool, classic look, and classic is what we're all about here at MeTV. His fashion sense made him stand out both on screen and off.
Best known for his role as the smooth-talking private investigator Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, he had a smooth way of styling, too.
3. Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter played the role of Wonder Woman with ease, but one of her real superpowers outside of the series was her ability to make any outfit a statement.
Carter’s style always hit a perfect balance of strength and sophistication, much like Wonder Woman herself.
4. Steve McQueen
They don’t call him the "King of Cool" for no reason!
McQueen was usually seen in casual yet sharp attire, including well-fitted jackets, turtlenecks, and khakis, making him a true fashion icon who still influences men’s fashion today.
McQueen showed us that sometimes the best fashion statement is just being yourself. How very "cool" of him.
5. Barbara Eden
Barbara Eden's style was a perfect blend of magic and class, combining glamour and elegance both on and off-screen.
Eden’s fashion also set trends and influenced pop culture, particularly the bohemian chic style of the era.
6. Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke’s wardrobe was simple, but never boring.
He made classic men’s fashion look effortless, pulling off everything from iconic sweaters to suits and bright colors with ease.
A man of many talents—acting, singing, and dancing—his fashion was just as charismatic as his performances.
7. Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball never had to do any 'splainin' when it came to her fashion choices.
While being the silly, hilarious comedian she was, her fashion sense often took an all-so-serious tone.
She didn’t just break barriers in comedy—she did it in fashion too. From chic dresses to casual elegance, Lucy showed us that fashion could be funny and fabulous.
8. Robert Reed
Robert Reed had a fashion sense fit for the '70s. His style on The Brady Bunch made him one of the best-dressed father figures on TV.
Onscreen, Mike Brady gave many life lessons to his fictional family, but offscreen, the only lesson he was teaching was in fashion.
He was the cool dad type we all needed and wanted.
9. Cher
When it comes to fashion, Cher was always ahead of the game.
Cher didn’t just perform with flair—she dressed with it, too. Whether it was '70s boho, '80s power pop looks, or feathers and fur, her fashion evolution proves that style is all about self-expression.
No one rocked a feather boa quite like Cher.
10. Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason's fashion sense sent us straight to the moon!
On The Honeymooners, his impeccable suits and sharp accessories made him the epitome of snazzy fashion. He always dressed to impress, both on-screen and off.
11. Mary Tyler Moore
When we look at Mary Tyler Moore's fashion sense, it's easy to see why she and Dick Van Dyke got along so well. Both were fashion icons who were ahead of their time during their days on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
In fact, her character, Mary Richards, was one of the first women on TV to be seen regularly wearing pants, which helped normalize them for women in both everyday life and on screen.
She could break barriers while looking good.
12. Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was truly a California girl to her core.
From her feathered locks to her effortless, breezy boho-chic wardrobe, she made laid-back California cool the ultimate fashion statement.
One trend Fawcett helped popularize was Nike sneakers in the 1970s, particularly the Nike Cortez.
She was often seen sporting them, like in this photo, and they quickly became a fashion trend across the country.
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4 Comments
His threads were high fashion for a well-dressed man.
they showed out takes of James Garner in a movie called Cash McCall as one of the
best examples of the art of wardrobing in the movies. Though I always heard Cary Grant's
was the best.
Dick Van Dyke wore his own tailored suits on the Dick Van Dyke Show.
If you look at them I doubt even on a head writers pay could Rob Petrie afford to
buy them.
I prefer Ed Norton's t-shirt and vest, with that hat.