The first and last outfits of 20 characters on 'Glee'

Ariana DiValentinoMay 18, 2020, 21:10 IST

Some characters changed their style quite a bit throughout the show's run.FOX

Fox's series "Glee" ran from 2009 to 2015.
The musical dramedy oftentimes used clothes to help characterize the cast's distinct personalities
Some characters, like Rachel and Tina, change their style significantly as they grow from teenage outcasts to ambitious and confident young adults.
Others, like Emma and Kurt, have a signature style throughout the show's run.
Warning: Major spoilers ahead.
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The musical high-school dramedy "Glee" ran on Fox from 2009 to 2015 and along the way, it showcased a lot of memorable fashions.

The singing and dancing cheerleaders, jocks, geeks, and outcasts of the fictional William McKinley High School may have been characterized first and foremost by their place in the social hierarchy, but their personalities came through in their music — and, in some part, their clothes.

Here are the first and last outfits of 20 major characters from "Glee."

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Unique's final look is a belted red number.

By the finale, Unique is finally wearing things she loves. Fox

Unique Adams first appears in a toned-down preppy look.

Unique's style changed a lot over the final few seasons. Fox

His final outfit is a red collared top.

Jake is last seen performing with the "Glee" club. Fox

Jake Puckerman shows up in a hoodie and plain T-shirt.

Jake is Noah Puckerman's younger brother. Fox

He's nearly unrecognizable in his final look.

No uniform or swooped hair in sight. Fox

Ryder Lynn first appears in a football jersey.

Unsurprisingly, Ryder is a football player. Fox

Her final look is fun and colorful.

Marley's outfit is completed with patterned tights. Fox

Marley Rose's first outfit is green and quirky.

The floral skirt and simple cap help Marley stand out. Fox

Her final look is a simple white dress.

Once again, Kitty's accessories are nearly nonexistent. Fox

Kitty Wilde's first look is, of course, a cheer uniform.

Kitty keeps her accessories quite minimal. Fox

His final look includes a major hair change.

Sam's hair was once one of his signatures. Fox

Sam Evans' first look purposely shows off his arms.

Sam's top is sleeveless and meant to show off the arms he's so proud of. Fox

It's tough to capture his final look, but the fast-moving dancer dons a red collared shirt for the finale.

Mike's final look features light-colored pants. Fox

Mike Chang's first look is a uniform.

This is the first time viewers saw Mike dance. Fox

His final look is topped off with a bow tie.

Blaine wore many bow ties throughout the series. Fox

Blaine Anderson's first look is his most popular one.

Blaine's Warbler uniform is one that viewers see many times. Fox

Her final look includes a cardigan and hat.

The beanie appears to be crocheted. Fox

Emma Pillsbury's first look is fitted and preppy.

Emma's first outfit has a pop of color. Fox

Her final look is ... exactly what you'd expect.

Once again, Sue has some variation of a tracksuit. Fox

Sue Sylvester's first look is perfect for her role.

Coach Sylvester's tracksuits would later become her signature. Fox

His final look is a red sweater, collard shirt, and jeans.

Mr. Scue's final outfit is simple. Fox

Will Schuester's first look is polished and cool.

Will Schuester completes his first look with sunglasses. Fox

Her final outfit is a belted white dress.

Santana's red belt adds a pop of color. Fox

Santana Lopez also kicks off the series in a uniform.

During her first appearance, Santana isn't wearing a cross necklace like Quinn is. Fox

Her final look is nearly all red.

Mercedes' final outfit follows the school's colors. Fox

Mercedes Jones first takes the stage in a shiny jacket.

Mercedes' look is quite colorful at first. Fox

Her final look is a flowy top with red pants.

Brittany's final look screams "school spirit." Fox

Brittany S. Pierce also kicks off the series in a cheer uniform.

Brittany is first seen standing behind Quinn. Fox

Her final look is much brighter.

By the end, Tina is not wearing any black. Fox

Tina Cohen-Chang's first look is dark and adorned with chains.

Tina's first look has accents of purple. Fox

His final look is a simple red polo.

Artie's style didn't change much. Fox

Artie Abrams' first look is mostly white.

When we first see Artie he is performing a song. Fox

His final look is topped off with white ankle boots.

Kurt's final outfit is all red and white. Fox

Kurt Hummel's first look includes a statement jacket.

Kurt Hummel pairs his first look with a shoulder bag. Fox

Her final look is an elegant red lace dress.

Quinn wears her hair loose and to her shoulders. Fox

Quinn Fabray's first look is, unsurprisingly, a cheer uniform.

Quinn Fabray pairs her uniform with a dainty cross. Fox

His final look is a button-down plaid shirt.

This look more put-together than Finn's casual hoodie. Fox

Finn Hudson's first look is athletic and casual.

Finn Hudson starts the series as a football player. Fox

Her final look is a simple white dress.

Rachel Berry pairs the look with red heels. Fox

We only see a glimpse of Rachel Berry's outfit during her first appearance.

Rachel Berry's main stand-out piece is a knotted pearl necklace. Fox

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The first and last outfits of 20 characters on 'Glee'

Unique's final look is a belted red number.

Unique Adams first appears in a toned-down preppy look.

His final outfit is a red collared top.

Jake Puckerman shows up in a hoodie and plain T-shirt.

He's nearly unrecognizable in his final look.

Ryder Lynn first appears in a football jersey.

Her final look is fun and colorful.

Marley Rose's first outfit is green and quirky.

Her final look is a simple white dress.

Kitty Wilde's first look is, of course, a cheer uniform.

His final look includes a major hair change.

Sam Evans' first look purposely shows off his arms.

It's tough to capture his final look, but the fast-moving dancer dons a red collared shirt for the finale.

Mike Chang's first look is a uniform.

His final look is topped off with a bow tie.

Blaine Anderson's first look is his most popular one.

Her final look includes a cardigan and hat.

Emma Pillsbury's first look is fitted and preppy.

Her final look is ... exactly what you'd expect.

Sue Sylvester's first look is perfect for her role.

His final look is a red sweater, collard shirt, and jeans.

Will Schuester's first look is polished and cool.

Her final outfit is a belted white dress.

Santana Lopez also kicks off the series in a uniform.

Her final look is nearly all red.

Mercedes Jones first takes the stage in a shiny jacket.

Her final look is a flowy top with red pants.

Brittany S. Pierce also kicks off the series in a cheer uniform.

Her final look is much brighter.

Tina Cohen-Chang's first look is dark and adorned with chains.

His final look is a simple red polo.

Artie Abrams' first look is mostly white.

His final look is topped off with white ankle boots.

Kurt Hummel's first look includes a statement jacket.

Her final look is an elegant red lace dress.

Quinn Fabray's first look is, unsurprisingly, a cheer uniform.

His final look is a button-down plaid shirt.

Finn Hudson's first look is athletic and casual.

Her final look is a simple white dress.

We only see a glimpse of Rachel Berry's outfit during her first appearance.