This week, our character crush is Elsbeth Tascioni from Elsbeth. The charming, offbeat crime dramedy about a brilliant former lawyer turned NYPD consultant who solves murders in her own unconventional way. She often shows up at crime scenes in hot pink or polka dots—with three bags, a clipboard, and a stray dog treat in her pocket. Elsbeth has an uncanny ability to disarm suspects and detectives alike with her colorful style and her strange but razor-sharp questions. She doesn’t wait for permission. She just shows up. And while everyone’s underestimating her, she’s already ten steps ahead.

Disarming by Design

Elsbeth is known for strolling into a restricted area with no clearance, clipboard in one hand, jelly beans in the other, disarming seasoned detectives with her charm, and a wardrobe full of color. 

Coat: Natalie Coat Strawberry Pink Plaid
Top: Dawn Top Gems
Pants: Connie pant White Ponte
Accessories: Pebble Earrings Bluebell & Margo tote Circle Flower Blue

Artfully Suspicious

Elsbeth didn’t come to admire the art; she came to follow her hunch. While others fixated on brushstrokes and bidding wars, Elsbeth is busy cracking open a case. Because nothing escapes the woman in a bold outfit.

Coat: Tierney coat Silver
Top: Vespera top Pink
Pants: Audrey pant Black
Accessories: Stevie Scarf Black, Winnie tote Black Fern, Droplet Earrings Midnight

Espresso and Eavesdropping

Elsbeth’s idea of low-profile isn’t exactly subtle, but that’s the point. While everyone else is distracted by small talk and scones, she’s quietly piecing together a bigger story. No one suspects her of unraveling a criminal conspiracy over coffee. Spoiler: she is.

Top: Maisie cotton tee Apples
Sweater: Emma cardigan Green
Pants: Parker pant Pink Carnation
Accessories: Gerbera Daisy Earrings Pink & Maggie bag w/ Green Strap

Stole the Spotlight

When Elsbeth walks into a fashion show, no one’s quite sure if she’s press, VIP, or just wandered in. But with a floral statement dress, a sharp black blazer, and a purse that makes people talk, she’s instantly unforgettable. While everyone’s focused on the runway, she’s three steps ahead, taking notes on who’s lying, who’s cheating, and who just left a lipstick-stained wineglass behind.

Dress: Poppy dress Dogwood Pink 
Blazer: Britt blazer Black Ponte
Bag: Bonnie Bermuda Bag Black
Jewelry: Opaline Necklace Azalea, Black Orchid Enamel Earrings