In Character: Murphy Brown

She was a lady ahead of her time, that Murphy Brown—so much so, in fact, that Dan Quayle decided to debate her on family values. And her wardrobe reflected her I-am-who-I-am attitude—boyfriend blazers, wide-leg trousers, lace-ups—for a look that was (dare I say) very Ellen DeGeneres before Ellen owned that aesthetic. —erica

A boxy Acne jacket that plays off her hair and proves Murph can hang with Frank and the guys.

A button-down is so, well, buttoned-up. This Vanessa Bruno turtleneck is much more investigative-reporter approp.

These Woman by Common Projects oxfords are much better than heels for running around that Georgetown townhouse with the (gasp!) kid.

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