There are ample reasons to love a show like Only Murders in the Building. While the adorable camaraderie — both on and off the screen between Selena Gomez and her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short is one of them, another reason we are head-over-heels in love with this series is also due to Mabel Mora’s (played by Gomez) impeccable style. Aspiring artist and crime podcaster Mabel Mora has been serving fashion goals since Season 1; so here’s a roundup of the best looks of Selena Gomez’s beloved character in all seasons of Only Murders in the Building.
If we are to pit Selena Gomez against her character’s style choices, it would appear that Mabel may come out victorious with her playful and bold looks compared to the billionaire singer who prefers a little less drama in her sartorial choices. As for how Mabel’s fashion has been composed on the show, costume designer Dana Covarrubias told Us Weekly, that since Mabel lives in her aunt’s apartment, she “has access to her [aunt’s] closet” but because she doesn’t have a job, “we can’t have her wearing too high-end things.” The marigold hues in her outfit are also a nod to her Mexican heritage.
As we eagerly await more episodes of Only Murders in the Building Season 4, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on August 27 and has already been renewed for a fifth instalment, let’s break down the best looks of Selena Gomez from the show so far.
Best looks of Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building
Season 1 – Episode 1: Cropped sweater and plaid trousers
From the first time that we lay eyes on Mabel, she radiates a mysterious vibe and also displays her artistic persona in her style. Despite being four seasons into the show, one image of Mabel’s spectacular style that instantly comes to mind is her bold look from the very first episode where she rocks a yellow cropped sweater and plaid trousers with a faux fur cropped jacket by Michael Kors. Another standout element in this look is also the gold hoop earrings that shine over her bright red headphones courtesy of Beats By Dre. In addition, the look is completed with a marigold beanie to bring additional flair.
Amazingly enough, the same look receives a nod in Season 4 as Eva Longoria dons the yellow beanie and jacket while gearing up to play a fictionalised version of Mabel Mora.
All seasons: Pleated and plaid skirts
Across all seasons of the show, Selena Gomez’s Mabel makes some stunning skirt choices which include plaid and pleated mini skirts paired with sweaters. If Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw was emblematic of late ’90s fashion, Mabel is the current frontrunner for present-day New York style inspiration. Be it her pleated Aritiza mini-skirt in khaki brown from Season 4 or the plaid miniskirt and combat boots from Season 1, Mabel’s ensembles serve the perfect casual yet cool vibe. One of our absolute favourite picks from Mabel’s wardrobe is also the asymmetric tartan skirt from Season 3 which she pairs with a bold red sweater.
Season 3 – Badgley Mischka sequinned dress
Putting aside her usual sweaters in the finale of Season 3, Mabel dons one of her best outfits from the show. Aptly dressing up for a Broadway show, while also planning to entrap the killer on opening night, Mabel wears a gold-embellished collared dress for the exciting occasion. Gomez pairs the Badgley Mischka midi dress with elegant drop earrings.
Season 3 – Red velvet dress
In the fifth episode of the third season, Mabel serves the perfect look for a date night during her dinner outing with Tobert played by Jesse Williams. She decks up in a stunning velvet dress by Farm Rio for the special evening. Teaming up the red velvet mini dress with gold necklaces and chunky earrings, Gomez shines in what is undoubtedly one of her best fashion moments on the show.
All seasons – Cardigans
It’s impossible to talk about the best looks of Selena Gomez on Only Murders in the Building without mentioning the adorably cosy knits she flaunts across all seasons. In the second season, one of Mabel’s most noticeable wardrobe picks is her checkerboard cardigan with a lime green contrast from Lisa Says Gah that she pairs with plain black trousers. In the same season, another eye-catching look is the one where she wears an argyle patterned cardigan in shades of yellow and brown. From the third season, her diamond patterned collard sweater by & Other Stories is also a stellar pick teamed with a bright yellow overcoat, to add a bit of drama. Mabel’s evergreen cardigan choices make for the safest fashion bet.
Season 4 – Shimmery green dress
Considering the fourth season of the show takes its characters to Hollywood, Mabel ups her fashion quotient in a manner more suitable for the celebrity crowd and attends a big studio party in a stunning shimmery dress. The sparkling emerald green dress by Rotate supposedly signifies the glamour of the Hollywood Hills, a world that is far removed from the Arconia and hence a step up from Mabel’s typically laid-back New Yorker look. With dazzling drop earrings and her hair pinned to the side, this is evidently one of Mabel’s most glamorous looks from the show.
Season 3 – Blue jumpsuit
If you are looking for some fall fashion inspiration, look no further because Mabel’s blue jumpsuit from the third season is a fabulously accurate choice. There is a casual yet chic appeal to this look that Selena Gomez pulls off rather effortlessly in the show. To give an outdoorsy spin to the plain ocean blue cargo jumpsuit, Mabel is seen wearing a pair of chunky gold hoop earrings.
Season 2 – Plaid blazer
In the second season of the show, there is a subtle indication of how Gomez’s Mabel, Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) are connecting better and even picking up bits of each other’s personalities and quirks. In terms of fashion, this is observed in the second episode as Mabel dons a green plaid double-breasted blazer that is similar to what Charles wears. The stunning blazer by Maje showcases a different side of Mabel, especially as she ditches her usual marigold shades. A great pick for a business-casual look when complemented with denim, this plaid blazer is a must-have on the list of Selena Gomez’s best looks from Only Murders in the Building.
All seasons – Trench coats
Braving the cold New York weather is no easy task and hence trench coats are a big part of Mabel’s wardrobe on the show. From colour-blocked ones to the tweed trench coat seen in Season 3, Gomez has showcased different types of overcoats across all seasons. Our favourite picks from these include the brown teddy coat from Season 1, the stunning green plaid coat from Season 3, and also the chic dark purple trench coat by Olēnich made from faux leather that she pairs with a simple pink button-down shirt on the show.
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