Perhaps, one day, Selena Gomez’s Mabel Mora will be commemorated in the Fall Fashion Hall of Fame, alongside Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and the titular duo of When Harry Met Sally. Five seasons into Only Murders in the Building, Mabel has perfected the art of autumn dressing with a collection of warm-colored suits, coats, and boots. The self-trained sleuth is coming into her own with a rather sophisticated-yet-attainable closet this season, making her the perfect source of fall inspiration as temperatures start to drop.
Costume designer Dana Covarrubias previously told ELLE why Mabel favors such bold looks. “Her whole concept was basically that her costumes were a type of armor,” she said at the time. “So she’s using these really bright colors in the same way as an animal with a brightly colored coat: ‘Beware. Danger. Leave me alone. Back off.’”
Below, we round up Mabel’s best looks from OMITB season 5, and show you how to recreate them.
The Pinstripe Suit
During a very important podcast meeting, Mabel channels the classic mobster aesthetic with a black pinstripe blazer and matching pants. If you needed inspo for your back-to-work outfits this fall, look no further.
Naked Wardrobe Pinstripe Suited Blazer
Naked Wardrobe Pinstripe Suited Wide-Leg Pant
The White Pinstripe Coat
Mabel’s coat collection keeps getting better. This cream pinstriped number by Favorite Daughter is an unexpected way to vamp up any fall wardrobe.
The Plaid Set
A black-and-white combo doesn’t have to be boring, and Mabel’s plaid coordinates are proof. While investigating with Charles and Oliver, she sports a matching sleeveless vest top and flared pants.
Veronica Beard Tamara Vest in Black, White
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Veronica Beard Dova Pant in Black,White
The Maroon Vest
Unlike doorman Lester, the vest trend is not dead yet. (Sorry, Lester.) Mabel’s tailored look consists of a matching oxblood top and trousers, with a black turtleneck underneath for some fall-appropriate layering.
Mango Suit Vest with Buttons
Mango Straight Mid-Rise Suit Pants
Intimissimi Modal Cashmere Ultralight High-Neck Top
A Studded Dress
Mabel wears a black sleeveless shift dress with subtle leather lining and round silver buttons, again over a simple black turtleneck. It’s actually a smart hack for your summer-to-fall transitional wardrobe. The exact dress is sold out from Ramy Brook, but you can shop similar styles below.
Aqua Faux Suede Scalloped Shift Dress
Golden Goose Leather Mini Dress
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The Burgundy Suit
No mystery here: Mabel loves monochrome. In another color-coordinated outfit, she wears a burgundy blazer and pants, paired with a black V-neck top. The look means business, and as a not-so-amateur detective, so does she.
J.Crew Madelyn Blazer in Four-Season Stretch
J. Crew Natalia Pant in Four-Season Stretch
Becca Becca Cotton V-Neck Tee
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