Which Big Little Lies mum style tribe are you?

Reese Witherspoon's onscreen character, Madeline, favours printed dresses - ©2017 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reese Witherspoon's onscreen character, Madeline, favours printed dresses - ©2017 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved.

If you haven't been watching Big Little Lies - the new TV show on Sky Atlantic that's based on the best-selling book by Liana Moriarty - then fear not, because there's still time to catch up.

Despite being only three-episodes-deep into the dark, drama-filled series set in a tranquil beachfront town in Monterey, California, those who have already tuned in will know that each of the leading ladies wields a carefully crafted wardrobe which is in tune with their idiosyncrasies. 

From the Lululemon-esque athleisure sported for beach runs by Celeste, to the sumptuous cashmere worn by Renata while sitting around a fire pit looking at the view from her palatial pad; which Big Little Lies style tribe are you?

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Celeste, Jane and Madeline reveal their take on workout gear Credit: Sky

Cool and casual

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Jane favours simple, classic pieces Credit: Sky

Fashion formula: Shianne Woodley's character, Jane, has thus far demonstrated more-or-less unwavering loyalty to a formula of skinny jeans, a check shirt or navy wool coat and chunky boots. 

Finishing touches: With the exception of the traumatic flashback in the third episode where she's seen running along the beach in a disheveled taffeta dress with mascara strewn down her face, Jane's makeup is minimal or none-existent and her hair always tied up. 

As seen on: Perennial rusher-around-ers, country bumpkins, loyal followers of the skinny jean, and those who generally gravitate towards uber-casual pieces. 

Big Little Lies outfit
Big Little Lies outfit

Moto black joni jeans, £39, Topshop; collarless coat, £275, Jaeger, cotton T-shirt, £6.99, H&M; track sole boots, £149, Zara

Unfailingly sleek

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Celeste in a pleated, nude-coloured dress in episode three Credit: Sky

Fashion formula: Nicole Kidman's character, Celeste,  is a lawyer (although one who has seemingly given up practicing to look after her two small children), whose ethereal beauty is mirrored by the dainty, Valentino-esque dress she wore in the most recent episode (which, incidentally, was not dissimilar to gowns Kidman has worn recently on the red carpet). More casual pieces include cashmere polo necks, a caramel-hued trench coat and immaculately cut jeans.

Finishing touches: Celeste's dewy makeup is the perfect partner for her strawberry blonde locks. As are the delicate drop earrings she wears. 

As seen on: Women who lust after the pieces they just can't justify buying from The Row, live in the Royal Borough or leafy suburbs, and are chic without being trend driven.

Big Little Lies outfit
Big Little Lies outfit

Valentino landscape-print silk-chiffon midi skirt, £1608, Matchesfashion.com; Joseph tie-back cashmere sweater, £275, Net-a-porter; Maryam Nassir Zadeh  suede pumps, £350, Browns; amber earrings, £59, Plümo

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Preppy and pattern-friendly 

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Madeline in a printed dress and cardigan combo Credit: Sky

Fashion formula: Reese Witherspoon plays Madeline - a peppy blonde whose upbeat exterior quickly gives way to a n unrelenting mother who will stop at nothing to ensure she gets what she wants. That said, her wardrobe is synonymous with first impressions. Structured printed dresses are topped with colourful cardigans, and tailored jackets are paired with knee-high boots, dark denim and silk scarves. 

Finishing touches: Madeline's hair is sleek and parted down the middle, framing her subtly but immaculately made-up face, accessorising with sizeable diamonds. 

As seen on: Women who enjoy dressing for Ascot. Trainer isn't in their vocabulary (unless you're referring to a PT of course). 

Big Little Liars outfit
Big Little Liars outfit

Block heel sandal, £155, Whistles; semiprecious small square studs, £35, Kate Spade; printed dress, £95, Coast; green Evie cardigan, £52, Hobbs

Intimidatingly eclectic 

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Bonnie' crimson dress and beaded necklace set her apart from the other women in Monterey Credit: Sky

Fashion formula: Zoe Kravitz' onscreen character, Bonnie, is every ex wife's worst nightmare: blessed with an impeccable bone structure and the ability to make wearing silk kimonos and barely-there metallic jumpsuits in everyday life look like a walk in the park. 

Finishing touches: Chunky colourful necklaces layered effortlessly over one another, multiple rings that look like they've been scooped up at a market in Bali, sunglasses, and a charcoal eye pencil. 

As seen on: The cool girl you met at university who has since uprooted and moved to Sri Lanka. Those who grace the VIP area at Glastonbury every year. 

Big Little Lies outfit
Big Little Lies outfit

Silk kimono, £298, The Kooples; Paige x Rosie HW metallic jumpsuit, £239.94, Revolve; floral necklace, £340, Marni; espadrille, £98, Jigsaw

Modern power dressing

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Renata's wardrobe reflects that fact that she works in a high powered job Credit: Sky

Fashion formula: For work Laura Dern's character, Renata, is in tailored two pieces, which are catapulted into 2017 by way of waist-clinching belts. And for play she adheres to a uniform of flared jeans (the bootleg kind you've had in your wardrobe for years, rather than the fashion kind), slouchy sweaters and printed boho jumpsuits. 

Finishing touches: A Farrah-Fawcett-esque do, top handle bag and stiletto heels are modernized with architectural jewellery and an awareness of fit.   

As seen on: Style-savvy women who make a corporate dress code work in the favour by understanding that office attire doesn't have to be boring, nor does it have to herald the absence of colour and print. 

merch board
merch board

Tailored trousers, £165, The Fold, Belleville top, £165, The Fold; suede court, £119, Baukjen, warped shape necklace, £39, COS

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