Top 10 Outfits in ‘Seinfeld’

6. Kramer (S2Ep6 “The Statue”)

The chaotic neighbor Cosmo Kramer’s style fits him so well and is surprisingly digestible, all things considered. Likely inspired by old school Americana, Kramer’s typical outfit consists of either Hawaiian shirts and slacks or a bowling shirt. In this particular episode, however, he dawns a completely different outfit. Kramer breaks into Ray’s apartment (Jerry’s one time maid who also deserves an honorable mention for his varsity jacket with shirt and tie combo). Here, Kramer is wearing a gray tweed suit paired with a patterned tie and trilby hat that matches his gray suit. He manages to rock a pair of two tone brown brogues while wearing both a belt and suspenders which work well with his pleated slacks. Everything is topped off with a subtle silver pinky ring and what appears to be a black bowling bag with red accents which Kramer uses to slyly recover a stolen statue.

5. Mr. Peterman

One of Elaine’s many bosses, Mr. Peterman is certainly the best dressed. The only thing more distinguished than his style is perhaps his transatlantic accent. This entry stands out, as there is no singular episode in which his outfit belongs to. Instead, his outfit typically stays the more or less the same with only the color scheme changing. The basis of his attire is typically a mandarin collar shirt with a vest over it. While this look may seem overly simple, it actually suits his eccentric character. It’s also worth noting that fans can actually buy his exact outfit from the J peterman website which sells both his shirt and vest. A few of the other outfits are partially available through this site as well, like Jerry’s baseball tee from the pilot episode. The site itself even acknowledges its connection to the show.

4. George (S5 Ep2 “The Puffy Shirt”)

Originally, Jerry’s puffy shirt was meant to take this slot due to its outlandish nature  Upon closer inspection of this episode, however, one outfit in particular stole the show. The outfit in question belongs to none other than George Costanza, who has just recently entered the world of hand modeling. George just so happens to be merrily skipping through Central Park after it finally hits him that he’s found his purpose in life — as a hand model. He’s wearing a pair of blue chinos with a brown belt and red flannel shirt, possibly by Ralph Lauren. In addition, he’s wearing a pair of burgundy oxfords and a brown blazer. There are two additional items which make this particular outfit shine. The first item is his blue Jansport backpack with a brown suede bottom. The second and most important accessory George is sporting in this scene is a pair of tan suede gloves. Remember, George has only just now found his calling as a hand model and has to protect his money maker.

3. Kramer (S7Ep10 “The Gum”)

For some reason, the idea of Kramer running a movie theater isn’t too outlandish. Tasked with helping a friend renovate an aging theater, Kramer’s wardrobe once again time travels. Similar to his stint beforehand, Kramer’s outfit for this episode has a similar but different vibe. Still based in old school Americana, Kramer is dressed in a tan/mustard brown checkered suit jacket with brown pants. The suit goes well with his checkered dress shirt with a button down collar underneath. The suit is further accented with a matching pocket square and a dark brown tie with a unique pattern. In another scene, he is wearing a brown checkered overcoat which goes well with his entire outfit. During one scene in particular, he can be seen walking around with an old fashioned tobacco pipe made out of what looks like mahogany. He resembles an equal parts 1950s professor and the Bizarro version of Hugh Hefner.

2. Elaine (S4Ep6 “The Bubble Boy”)

This episode gives a glimpse at what Elaine’s life would’ve been like if she were a blue collar worker. Jerry is talked into visiting a super fan, who is trapped inside a bubble. With the idea of spending the weekend at Susan’s family cabin as a reward, the gang heads up to the sticks. Elaine’s outfit for this episode consists of a  pair of jeans and a denim shirt. That’s right, double denim, a blue collar staple. She has what looks like a sherpa jacket with a now-extinct and distinctively ’90s pattern. For footwear, she has either a pair of brown Chelsea boots or plain toe boots which turns her from possible factory worker to female truck driver. Her dangling earrings are the only remnants left to remind viewers of her city life as a white collar worker. As an honorable mention, Naomi also stood out with her outfits including a plaid dress with a black turtleneck underneath and a PVC vinyl parka with plaid lining. 

1. Old Guy on Mobility Scooter (Se9Ep1 “The Butter Shave”)

It may seem downright criminal not to include the titular character in the top spot but this particular character just had a “harder fit” that gave this spot on the list. Wearing an off-white shirt with brown pants and burgundy orthopedic shoes (the ones exclusively sold to people in their 70s) and a classy gray vest. The mere presence of this man’s outfit is enhanced by the fact that he’s chasing George down the street in a mobility scooter. His black rim glasses and wooden cane increase his aura. 

Alright, at the very least, Jerry Seinfield deserves an honorable mention. With his arch rival stealing his limelight, the outfit he wore for the last half of the episode jumps out at viewers — dawning pleated olive green slacks with a purple t-shirt. The star of his outfit is a pair of rainbow suspenders. It’s clear that he was meant to resemble a clown but his outfit is far from funny looking.