Does Pretty Little Liars Have TV’s Most Stylish Cast?

Is Pretty Little Liars the most fashionable show on television? Between influential period dramas like The Crown and Versailles and inventively wardrobed hits Empire and Game of Thrones, there’s no shortage of outfit inspiration to be found on the small screen these days. But the teen mystery, which returns tonight for its seventh and final season, may have an edge on the competition. Though the show’s costume designer, Mandi Line, has provided each of its characters with a distinctive look, PLL gets its biggest boost thanks to its stylish and social-savvy cast. Stars Shay Mitchell, Ashley Benson, Troian Bellisario, and Lucy Hale don’t just dress well, they’re also actively engaged in the fashion world.

With members of the cast capturing images of their latest outfits to share with followers on Instagram, taking in designer collections during fashion month, and even running their own lifestyle blogs, the team behind the show takes their role as influencers seriously. Each star represents a different look and approach to fashion, but with millions charting their every move, their collective impact is undeniable. Here, a primer on each cast member’s style and why she’s worth following.

Ashley BensonInstagram: @ashleybenson As outspoken high school queen bee Hanna Marin, Ashley Benson sports an onscreen wardrobe befitting the most popular girl in school. But Benson’s personal style is far more fashion forward. A fan of labels like Marc Jacobs, Jeremy Scott, and Saint Laurent, Benson, working with her stylist, Jamie Mizrahi, mixes and matches for a look that’s eclectic. A typical outfit might involve a pair of Re/Done | Levi’s jeans paired with an A.L.C. jacket and delicate earrings from Jennifer Meyer. Or a pale yellow Sophie Theallet suit like the one she wore to Facebook’s headquarters in New York yesterday. Instagramming her icons such as Kate Moss and Brigitte Bardot, Benson prefers classic influences, but she’s never afraid to take a big risk like spontaneously switching her hair color to pink the moment the season wrapped filming.

Troian BellisarioInstagram: @sleepinthegardn When playing the group’s resident overachiever, Spencer Hastings, Troian Bellisario wears preppy standards and prim pieces that reflect her character’s type A personality. But in real life, Bellisario is considerably less buttoned-up. A California girl with a taste for bohemian prints, floral suits, and bold pops of color, Bellisario looks right at home in pale pink overcoats (like the one she chose for a trip to Good Morning America this week) and delicately detailed gowns (like the pale blue Red Valentino she wore last week to promote Burt’s Bees’ charity campaign). On social media she keeps things balanced by mixing her outfit posts with behind-the-scenes snapshots, political messages, and pictures of her favorite artwork; the combo keeps things interesting and offers her young fans inspiration beyond fashion.

Lucy HaleInstagram: @lucyhale Playing the television version of a cool girl means you have to look the part and as Aria Montgomery, Lucy Hale has donned her fair share of leather jackets, miniskirts, and animal prints. By contrast, Hale’s off-duty style skews sophisticated. She’s a fan of classic sportswear with a twist. She prefers red lips, sleek separates from Self-Portrait, and structured Saint Laurent bags. Working with her stylist, Alyssa Sutter, Hale has developed a personal look that’s modern and that flatters her petite frame. Making a trip to The Ellen DeGeneres Show last week, she opted for a black-and-white 3.1 Phillip Lim top, ruffled Designers Remix skirt, and a pair of stiletto heels. As an actress and a musician, Hale balances two careers, but her fashion choices are consistently subtle. Still, when she loves an item she lets her followers know. Testing out a geometric Jenny Bird ear cuff on Thursday, she Instagrammed a selfie with the telling caption, “This earring is never coming off.”

Shay MitchellInstagram: @shaym She may play the down-to-earth jock swimmer Emily Fields, but make no mistake: Shay Mitchell is a glamour queen. A fan of plunging necklines, Hermès bags, and decadent fashion, Mitchell dresses to the nines for big events. Pulling out a cream-color Cushnie et Ochs look for PaleyFest in March, wearing a figure-hugging Elizabeth and James suit for Vanity Fair’s Young Hollywood party, and taking to the streets during New York Fashion Week in layers of tangerine Tory Burch, Mitchell never fails to make an entrance and, thanks to social media, she helps her fans do the same. On her Instagram and blog, Amore & Vita, Mitchell helps readers live their best lives with practical advice and a glimpse at her love of travel, beauty, and wellness.