How to Dress Like Regina George: 9 Ways to Copy the 'Mean Girls' Queen Bee

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by Regina George—or if you've ever wanted to copy her style. The iconic queen bee is back on top with the upcoming Mean Girls musical movie, and the revival of the quotable cult-classic has us feeling incredibly inspired. If you're all about getting dressed up for your favorite pop culture events (and who hasn't been over the past year?), now is the perfect time to break out the pink and/or emulate your favorite character—and no matter who you choose, you have two incredible versions to pull from. As for Regina, the 2004 original (played by Rachel McAdams) is full of classic Y2K inspo in everything from sweaters to graphic tanks to prom style, while her new musical counterpart updates her ultra-cool, trendsetting energy for Gen Z (plus, true to Reneé Rapp's fresh portrayal, has a few nods to modern queer style staples). Keep reading to see nine of the most iconic Regina George outfits of all time, complete with product picks to recreate the looks for yourself.

The Regina George Sweater

The staying power of 2004 Regina's iconic boatneck sweater look is proof that a few style upgrades can turn an understated look into a statement for any occasion (even if said occasion is getting hit by a bus). The queen bee took her casual school outfit to the next level with a pink Louis Vuitton belt and matching purse, plus timeless yet personality-filled jewelry options: a monogram necklace and gold hoop earrings. While it's up to you whether you want to copy her skinny jeans or prefer a more modern, relaxed style, we think this look continues to hold major potential two decades on.

Too Cool for School

While we won't know the full extent of Rapp's Regina George style until the new Mean Girls hits theaters on January 12, one of the first looks we've seen—this all-black leather look—proves the character is still a force to be reckoned with in 2024. While powerful, the ensemble is also relatively simple: All you need to look like the new Regina is a matching leather shirt and pants, an assortment of gold jewelry pieces, and perhaps a killer blowout.

Mall Girl Moment

No Regina George fashion roundup would be complete without the iconic "On Wednesdays, we wear pink!" look from the original Mean Girls. The ensemble's key pieces—a pink cardigan, a graphic white tank, and a black mini skirt—are decidedly Y2K, which makes them feel right on trend today as the era's style revival rages on. Accessorize with your favorite jewelry, a designer handbag, and a perpetually sassy facial expression.

Get In, Loser

There's been a lot of debate over the new Mean Girls' pink outfits, but there's no denying they're modern and memorable, plus Regina's feels fitting to Rapp's confident energy while playing her—it's in this look, after all, that we see her playful, subtly flirty take on the iconic "Get in, loser!" line in the trailer. To recreate this outfit, pair a semi-sheer, fitted or corseted top with pink wide leg pants, then top the moment off with a fun pair of sunglasses.

Queen Bee of Layering

In another standout Regina George sweater moment, the iconic mean girl takes a classic black v-neck to the next level by layering it over a pink striped button-down. Her go-to jewelry pieces complete the look—we can literally imagine Regina saying "jewelry is normal" if she made a Bama Rush-style OOTD video. All in all, it's proof that less is more when you know your personal style and how to get creative.

Playful in Pastels

Okay—we know this look of Regina's is a Halloween costume and thus not entirely wearable for everyday, but it's iconic nonetheless, and we can see the vibe of it becoming very coquette with a few tweaks. To reimagine this outfit for a fun night out in 2024, pair a similar sparkly tank with a silky, ballet-inspired mini skirt. Swap the literal bunny ears for some jewelry that nods to the motif in bow form.

Deconstructed Regina

We may only have a glimpse of Rapp as Regina so far, but she's been serving plenty of takes on Plastics style as she begins promoting the movie via press events and the release of "Not My Fault" with Megan Thee Stallion. Here, both music artists take inspo from the iconic character in pink matching sets, plus Rapp pairs hers with denim boots for maximum drama. Bonus points if you get a dramatic pink mani just like Meg.

Bring the Drama

One of the most iconic Mean Girls scenes is when Regina, Gretchen, Karen, and Cady perform a seductive dance routine to "Jingle Bell Rock," and the new version already promises a fun recreation of the moment (with a little extra sparkle). While a Santa costume isn't likely what you gravitate towards during most of the year, red is incredibly on trend right now, so pair a matching set or mini dress in the vibrant shade with opera gloves and knee-high boots for an outfit to remember.

Spring Fling Chic

Regina may have not been in her best shape after the aforementioned bus incident, but she still showed up to the Spring Fling in unforgettable style: a classic strapless pink slip dress, plus blooms on her spinal halo that created a flower crown moment long before its time as a festival trend. To pay tribute to the spring aesthetic she managed to still serve, pair a pretty slip with a floral hair accessory, then modernize the look with some sweet ballet flats.