There's a lot to love about Parks and Recreation—which returns for its sixth season Thursday, September 26—particularly the cute style of the girls living in Pawnee. But after a closer look at the show's season five wardrobe, it's clear that these chicks wear some expensive shit for a bunch of small-town government employees.
Ann Perkins
Ann arguably has the most consistent wardrobe when it comes to balancing trendiness with adult restraint. She's very fond of Madewell, but she evidently splurges pretty often at Barneys.
Flowersketch Peplum Top, Madewell, $108
Delphi Print Blouse by O'2nd, Barneys, $295
Clinton Dress by Vena Cava, Bloomingdales, $596
Tearose Blouse, Madewell, $78
Silk Rose Print Boyshirt, Madewell, $118
Brett Boat-Print Silk Shirt, Equipment, $238
Dotted Blouse by Joie, Barneys, $238
Liberty Perfect Shirt in Leo Scarlett, J. Crew, $150; Collection Cashmere Cable Sweater, $238
Seared Chevrons Cardigan, Anthropologie, $118
Adelita Brocade Mini Dress, Anthropologie, $198
Hanalei Buttondown Owls, Anthropologie, $78
Cindy Top, Steven Alan, $225
Dawn Dress by girl. by Band of Outsiders, Barneys, $465
Cindy Top, Steven Alan, $225
Kitty Print Long Sleeve Shirt by 10 Crosby Derek Lam, Barneys, $395
Voyage Regine Drawstring Bucket Bag by MARC by Marc Jacobs, Neiman Marcus, $428
Scarf Print Stretch Silk Dress, Steven Alan, $407
Silk-Front Tee in Gingam Bow, Madewell, $58
Ann's Total: $4656
April Ludgate
April's wardrobe budget is the least believable, considering that her character is frequently flat broke. Maybe it's because she's blowing her paychecks at Bergdorf's?
Thumb Up Tank by Antipodium, Barneys, $150; AG Stevie Ankle Jeans, Anthropologie, $158
Abstract-Print Sheath Dress by Theyskens' Theory, Bergdorf Goodman, $475
Silk Chevron Twist-Back Tankdress, Madewell, $158
Clara Dot Jersey by MARC by Marc Jacobs, Bloomingdale's, $148
Clara Dot Jacquard Dress by MARC by Marc Jacobs, Nordstrom, $398
Aztec Printed Pleat Dress by Opening Ceremony, Barneys, $440
Mina Tulip Shower Print by Equipment, Bloomingdales, $199
Tabby Sweater, J. Crew, $98; Zipper Capri Jeans by Rag & Bone, Revolve Style, $187
Lillyanne Cutout Dress by Alice + Olivia, Saks Fifth Avenue, $440
April's Total: $2851
Leslie Knope
Granted, the cost of living in Pawnee is probably pretty low, but is it so low that someone like Leslie could drop an average of $400 on a blouse (never to be seen in the same blouse twice)?
Anchors & Dots Sweater, Madewell, $79.50; Battalion Jacket by Current/Elliott, Barneys, $368
Molly Blouse by A.L.C., Neiman Marcus, $396
Liberty-Collar Merino Sweater in Stripe, J. Crew, $125
Silk Boy Shirt in French Hen, J. Crew $128
Floral Cord Moto Top by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Barneys, $375
Yarn-Ball Print Shirt by 10 Crosby Derek Lam, Neiman Marcus, $453
Holst Pullover by Rag & Bone, Shopbop, $290
Brett Silk Shirt in Cherry Print by Equipment, Asos, $407.28; Narolie Elite Jacket by Theory, Bloomingdales, $415; Max C Elite Trouser by Theory, Bloomingdales, $295
Sophie Silk Peter Pan Top by Equipment, Saks Fifth Avenue, $198; Gabe Classic Tailor Blazer, Theory, $395
Butterfly Printed Blouse by Giada Forte, Farfetch, $395
Signature Floral Blouse by Equipment, Bloomingdales, $218; Elie Tahari Pantsuit, Bloomingdales, Three-button Jacket $398; Trousers $298
Linen and Silk Blend Blazer by Theysken's Theory, The Outnet, $595; Blythe Blouse in Polka Dot, J. Crew, $128
Tomboy Crinkle Plaid Shirt by James Perse, Nordstrom, $109.15
Tippi Sweater in Heart Me, J. Crew, $89.50
Cindy Acorn Lace Dress by Diane von Furstenberg, Nordstrom, $425
Leslie's Total: $6580.43
Note: These totals don't reflect the characters' complete wardrobe budgets, but rather certain pieces that we could recognize. Also — we had a difficult time locating items worn by Retta, so by all means, play Fashion Scavenger Hunt in the comments!