45 of the Most Unbelievable Outfits on 'The L Word'

The L Word was often an unbelievably bad show, but when it was good, it was so good. The same could be said of the characters’ wardrobes, which spanned the early to late 00s, and tapped into some regrettable trends along the way. Still, Shane’s skinny ties and oversized men’s shirts or Bette’s classic pantsuits feel as relevant today as they did when the show aired. Here’s a chronological look back at 45 of the most unbelievable but completely memorable outfits on the show. 

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