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The X-Files episode “Conduit” featured some of the worst outfits ever inflicted upon Agent Scully throughout the show’s nine-season run. One of the worst paired a 1970s orange-brown plaid jacket with black upper lapels against dark brown slacks and brown loafers. It really is as bad as it sounds.
The most memorable thing about this outfit was the plaid jacket. There’s nothing inherently wrong with plaid and this Ralph Lauren tweed jacket shows just how nice it can look when tailored well in attractive colors.
Try this: Ralph Lauren Tweed Jacket ($884)
Rather than clashing her jacket against dark tones, this pair of mushroom grey slacks from Monsoon compliments it nicely whilst providing a simple, neutral base to play around with.
Try this: Mushroom grey slacks ($79)
One of Scully’s biggest fashion faux pas was not her love of neutrals or her apparent taste for very bold jewel tones, but rather the fact that she tended to wear either all neutral or all bold rather than pairing the two. This stunning red silk blouse by Iceberg draws from the wardrobes of two of Gillian Anderson’s recent character portrayals - The Fall’s DCI Stella Gibson and Hannibal’s Dr Bedalia du Maurier - and looks spectacular against her neutral suit; a daring change from plain white.
Try this: Red silk blouse ($420)
This pair of Lucy Choi heels subtly continue the plaid motif and the small kitten heel is actually practical for office wear.
Try this: Lucy Choi kitten heels ($158)
Nothing finishes off an outfit like the right bag and the classic Bayswater by Mulberry is the perfect example. This bright red leather design is large enough to be practical and the color will compliment her blouse beautifully.
Try this: Mulberry tote ($2000)
Sophie Brown is one of the core contributors over at GeekMom and so far the only Brit, which sometimes makes her feel guilty for not being a bigger fan of Doctor Who and Sherlock.
She is a die-hard X-Phile who loves cross stitching and baking cupcakes whilst marathoning sci-fi shows on Netflix. She is also an occasional cosplayer, spends far too many hours reading and writing X-Files fanfiction, and is attempting to learn Latin this year. You can email her at [email protected], especially about anything X-Files related, but be prepared for a very long answer.
Find her on twitter @easyqueenie.
This time on Scully Chic I’ve been looking at this spectacular number which Agent Scully wore for the first half of the season one episode Jersey Devil. The original outfit mixes a navy blue suit with a shirt in an especially garish shade of glowing salmon-pink which Scully has buttoned up to just below her ears. The skirt cuts across her knees at precisely the wrong height, the jacket comes down to approximately four inches above her hemline and the less said about those white stocking the better.
I genuinely liked the navy color of her original suit and wanted to keep the original blue and pink color scheme so I began by toning down the pink shirt to a more complimentary shade. This stretch cotton blouse by HUGO also has a beautiful, flattering cut that feminises the neckline without becoming inappropriate for someone in law enforcement.
Check out: HUGO Light Pastel Pink Stretch Cotton Emna Blouse ($108)
Rather than sticking with a traditional suit, I began with a pair of classic navy pants. These simple ones come from the petite range at Debenhams so they should be the perfect length for Scully too.
Check out: Debenhams Petite Satin Back Crepe Trouser ($37)
Over her new shirt and pant combination, I chose this stunning trench coat. Scully often wore trench coats throughout the show but mostly oversized, unflattering ones; this Martin Grant design shows just how great the good-old trench can look when cut correctly.
Check out: Martin Grant Poppins Trench ($1323)
Scully always needs a large bag but the battered and clunky one in her original outfit wasn’t doing her style any favors. This Dooney and Bourke briefcase will keep her papers in order and looks great.
Check out: Dooney & Bourke Double Gusset Buckle Briefcase ($670)
This outfit is all about classic style so all it needs to finish it off is a pair of time-honored black patent leather heels. This pair by Kurt Geiger are about as classic as you can get and the open toe adds that little extra hint of sex appeal.
Check out: Kurt Geiger Admire Black ($99)
Sophie Brown is one of the core contributors over at GeekMom and so far the only Brit, which sometimes makes her feel guilty for not being a bigger fan of Doctor Who and Sherlock.
She is a die-hard X-Phile who loves cross stitching and baking cupcakes whilst marathoning sci-fi shows on Netflix. She is also an occasional cosplayer, spends far too many hours reading and writing X-Files fanfiction, and is attempting to learn Latin this year. You can email her at [email protected], especially about anything X-Files related, but be prepared for a very long answer.
Find her on twitter @easyqueenie.
