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!