19 Mabel Outfits On "Only Murders In The Building" That Are Fall Closet Goals
The whole premise with Hulu's Only Murders in the Building is that there's a killer afoot at The Arconia, but there's also a killer fashionista, too: Mabel, aka Selena Gomez herself!
Mabel's style is a contradiction of sorts: It's bold and extravagant while also being low-key, giving her a somewhat ~mysterious~ vibe. Her character is built into her closet — she's witty but also unknowable in a way.
"Her whole concept was basically that her costumes were a type of armor,” costume designer Dana Covarrubias said in an interview with Elle. "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.'"
On a practical level, her closet is actually pretty versatile and easy to recreate. Mabel wears many of the same pieces repeatedly, although she layers them in different ways to spice up her looks.
It's miniskirts, turtlenecks, and shearling coats galore. Plus, we've got a beautiful (and timely) autumn palette of muted reds and yellows with dark neutrals.
Suffice to say, we're obsessed with all of Mabel's looks on Only Murders in the Building, so what better way to celebrate them than by picking out the very best ones? Keep reading ahead to revisit Mabel's standout sartorial moments on the show.
1.This iconic orange fur coat and yellow sweater pairing that makes for a Big Bird chic look.
The red Beats headphones tie the whole look together too!
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 1
2.This cozy tan cardigan.
You've got to be Eileen Fisher chic as you dig through a dead man's trash. Prepare for many more soft-textured looks as she gets pulled into Oliver and Charles' shenanigans while chilling at home.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 1
3.This elegant terracotta jumpsuit.
Muted red is her color.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 1
4.This new light brown teddy bear coat and preppy plaid scarf.
It's the perfect soft and cozy autumn look.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 1
5.This failproof black turtleneck and tan suede skirt getup.
It's giving Mary Tyler Moore '70s vibes.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 2
6.This laid-back red mockneck sweater paired with faded jeans.
The red gives the entire look just the right amount of pop for Mabel's character.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 3
7.This edgy burgundy PVC trench and the giant hoop rings.
She's a modern-day Sherlock Holmes!
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 4
8.This relaxed red and gold duster.
It's very stylish loungewear.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 4
9.This '70s-esque look consisting of a cream turtleneck and matching tan vest and pants.
It's simple, it's chic, and it still manages to pop out against (while complementing) Charles and Oliver's fits.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 4
10.A longer rust orange fur coat with an all-black fit and giant hoop earrings.
While the hoops may not be too true to Mabel's character, Covarrubias loved how Gomez always wore them, so she incorporated them into many of Mabel's looks.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 4
11.The said all-black outfit, which consists of a turtleneck and straight-fit pants reminiscent of something Audrey Hepburn would wear.
It's not a loud look whatsoever, but it still manages to stand out and look sleek.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 6
Here's a closer look.
12.The bowed paperbag pants!
The rubber gloves are certainly a choice, but she is trying to solve a murder case, after all.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 7
13.This subtly checkered black jacket with white stitching.
It's kind of amazing how all three of them take a sartorial cue from Brazzos.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 8
14.This cozy navy sweater and yellow pants
So simple, yet so effortlessly chic.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 8
15.These funky swirl-printed red pants.
This is probably one of Mabel's bolder choices, but the black turtleneck keeps the look from being too loud or outlandish; it still feels very Mabel.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 8
16.This black pleather miniskirt!
By this point in the series, we intuitively understand that Mabel's main outfit formula is a sweater with a neutral bottom, but the costume designers do spice things up with different textures — hence, we've got a pleather buttoned skirt with a cozy dark sweater.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 9
17.This soft black sweater and skirt look.
The hoops and dainty necklace bring the whole outfit together. (And that is a bassoon cleaner, by the way.)
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 9
18.This effortless plaid skirt and cream turtleneck ensemble.
The tiny checkers inside of the plaid pattern make the outfit a little more interesting and complex, just like Mabel's ~mysterious~ character.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 10
19.The same fit with the light brown coat again.
It's really all about the layering for Mabel!
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 10
