Leslie Knope: Parks and Rec

Just like Leslie Knope herself, these looks are smart, optimistic, and a little bit quirky. With tailored blazers and cheerful prints, these outfits balance heart and hustle. From Council Meetings to Autumn Festivals, every moment in Parks and Recreation had Leslie dressing the part: colorful, determined, and always 100% Pawnee.

Knope for the Win

On her big night, Leslie Knope steps up in a polished blouse look that balances professionalism with her signature optimism. It’s the outfit of a newly minted councilwoman: tailored, determined, and ready to serve Pawnee with heart (and waffles).

Top: Whitney blouse Circles Navy
Pants: Audrey pant Black Solid Knit
Jewelry: Black Orchid Enamel Earrings

Standing Up For Pawnee

When Pawnee faces a government shutdown, Leslie shows up in her brightest blazer-and-blouse combo — cheerful colors against serious odds. It’s her way of proving that optimism belongs at the table, even when the spreadsheets don’t balance. Equal parts grit and sunshine, this outfit says: Pawnee’s parks are worth fighting for.

Top: Skylar knit top Blue
Blazer: Britt blazer Navy Ponte
Pant: Audrey pant Navy Ponte
Bag: Bonnie Bermuda Bag & Bag Cover embroidered velvet Bouquet Bliss

Pawnee Autumn Festival

At Pawnee’s beloved Harvest Festival, Leslie leans into autumnal flair: a bright patterned blouse paired with coordnating pants, ready for hayrides, ribbon-cuttings, and saving the parks department. Practical yet playful, her outfit radiates hometown pride with a seasonal twist.

Top: Alice blouse Garden Party Pink
Pant: Parker pant Burgundy
Coat: Morgan coat Black Corduroy
Bag: Nora tote Ivory
Jewelry: Sunbeam earrings Calendula

Laura Pinkowski