26 Outfits From Beverly Hillbillies That Would Still Be Trendy Today

"The Beverly Hillbillies" delighted fans from its debut in 1962 to its final run in 1971. But the magic of the show didn't fade when it wrapped. Fans still love the charm and humor that the Clampett family brought, along with the many quirky outside characters. This charm extends even to the show's fashion, and many outfits from "The Beverly Hillbillies" are still trendy today. To be sure, some of the looks might be a bit dated, while others are far too theatrical to wear in real life. But the general inspiration from the Clampett family and friends shows up in today's sartorial choices. 

It's no wonder the show still influences fashion. Glamorous throwback photos of "The Beverly Hillbillies" cast from the 1960s show just how stylish a decade it was. This style shows up in the costumes worn on set. There are some looks people might not gravitate toward, like Jed Clampett's dilapidated hat or Granny's ample aprons, but other details, like the gingham blouses and peasant dresses, are still trendy by contemporary standards. The first three seasons were filmed in black and white, but in 1965, with Season 4, the show switched to color. So the sensational fits popped more thanks to the vivid tones on screen, and the outfits are fab. Who knew everyone would want to dress like the Beverly Hillbillies? 

Max Baer Jr., who played the Clampett's cousin, Jethro Bodine, was inadvertently a fashion icon. Playing an iconic hillbilly, Baer Jr. rocked gingham tops to conjure images of country life. Those same red gingham tops are still style staples for men even today thanks to their timeless trendiness. Baer Jr. underwent a stunning transformation as the last living Beverly Hillbillies star, so he ditched the gingham after the show wrapped, but his influence as Jethro lived on.

Donna Douglas was always a stylish darling on "The Beverly Hillbillies." In one instance, she posed in a lavender one-piece bathing suit alongside fellow cast member Bea Benaderet, who wore a 1890s swimsuit, creating a stark contrast. A simple one-piece bathing suit, like Douglas', is still a popular choice, and when considering the best bathing suit for your body type, a flattering option never goes out of style.

Dramatic floral hats had their moment on "The Beverly Hillbillies." In one scene, Bea Benaderet, who played cousin Pearl Bodine, spoke with Buddy Ebsen as Jed Clampett. Benaderet stunned in an outrageous straw hat laden with pink and orange flowers. While the exact hat might seem a tad excessive by today's standards, people follow suit with modern interpretations of her headwear. A simple straw sunhat with delicate flowers around the brim is a stylish way to reimagine Benaderet's great look.

Count on the iconic Irene Ryan to still influence fashion. Ryan, who played Granny Moses, might not be the first person who comes to mind as a style influencer simply because her outfits on "The Beverly Hillbillies" were time-specific costumes linked to her character's hillbilly past. But in Season 2, Episode 3, "Granny's Garden," Ryan wore a simple collarless blazer and solidified herself as a fashion icon. Collarless blazers are trending again, thanks to their chic editorial look. Clearly, Granny Moses was right about almost everything. 

Part of the charm of "The Beverly Hillbillies" is that even after the Clampett family became rich, they still wore their hillbilly clothing. One of these sweet looks was Donna Douglas' striped peasant blouse with high-waisted jeans and her signature pigtails. While this fit might have harkened back to her country roots, it's still trendy today, and many fashionistas take a modern approach to Douglas' classic style. A chic striped blouse with voluminous peasant sleeves does the trick; pair it with your favorite pants. The pigtails are, of course, optional.

Donna Douglas looked like an absolute doll in "Hair-Raising Holiday," episode two of Season 2 in "The Beverly Hillbillies." She wore a sailor dress with a square collar, a fitted waist, and a voluminous skirt. While the exact dress might look a little too stage-ready for everyday wear, it has lent inspiration to modern interpretations. A more relaxed silhouette gives the sailor dress increased wearability, while the quintessential square collar delivers the nautical vibes that made Douglas' look so irresistible. The white trim adds to the sharpness of the look. 

Nancy Kulp was famous for her prim skirt suits on "The Beverly Hillbillies." Her character, Jane Hathaway, the office secretary, looked neat and sharp in a pencil skirt and crisp white shirt. In Season 2, Episode 2, "Hair-Raising Holiday," Kulp stepped out in a smart, beige outfit that still translates well to stylish workwear today. While her blazer might be a tad boxy by contemporary standards, the general silhouette of her outfit would still go down well in modern-day office settings.

Donna Douglas shelved her plaid blouse and sturdy jeans in the episode "The Soup Contest" in Season 5 of "The Beverly Hillbillies." The show had gone from black and white to color in September 1965 for the premiere of Season 4, so viewers got a better look at the fabulous outfits, particularly Douglas' gold sequin dress. Douglas also swapped her pigtails in favor of a voluminous updo; she looked absolutely sensational, and there's no doubt her look would still be a hit on a date night or at a party.

Granny Moses, played by Irene Ryan, brought her own charm to the show in a cottagecore style that's revived yet again. In the episode "Hair-Raising Holiday" of Season 2 of "The Beverly Hillbillies," Granny wore a floral blouse with a Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves. The ultimate guide to achieving the cottagecore aesthetic is basically a nod to Granny Moses. Vintage-style dresses and blouses rule the day, as the aesthetic is hyper-feminine, embracing floral prints, puffy sleeves, and ruffled collars.

Donna Douglas continued to be a fashion siren even while showcasing Elly May Clampett's country roots. In the episode "Granny's Garden," from Season 2 of "The Beverly Hillbillies," Douglas wore an oversized blazer with a wide-brimmed hat. While she paired it with jeans and a blouse, the blazer and hat combo works with any base. A modern interpretation of Douglas' look allows for either jeans and a blouse or something more feminine, like a maxi dress. The blazer and hat are a great way to show personality. 

Joanna Barnes was a total diva on "The Beverly Hillbillies," playing the elitist socialite Cynthia Fenwick. Barnes totally dressed the part, too, in outfits that would still pass today as fabulous looks. In the episode "Elly Starts to School" from Season 2, Barnes stole the show in her metallic, cropped, ankle-length pants and fur sweater. Her kitten-heel sandals added to the overall fabulousness. Barnes' bold outfit would still hold up in contemporary fashion, with the added option of a faux fur sweater rather than real fur. 

While viewers got used to seeing the Clampett family in high-waisted denim on "The Beverly Hillbillies," the style looked great on other characters. So when Joanna Barnes wore high-waisted jeans in Season 2, in the episode "The Clampett Look," the pants really popped. As any jeans lover knows, high-waisted denim has remained a firm staple in the world of denim styling. Take another page out of Barnes' look by tucking a striped blouse into the jeans. It's really stylish, as long as you nix the rope belt. 

Sharon Tate graced the early episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies" between 1963 and 1965, playing Janet Trego, a brunette secretary at the Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills working alongside Nancy Kulp's character. In the episode "Jethro's First Love" in Season 2, Tate wore a simple, fitted black dress with a bateau neckline that would still look sensational today. She styled it with a double-strand pearl necklace, adding to the chic simplicity of her outfit, perfect for work or dinner.

Barbara Nichols played the character Chickadee Laverne in "The Beverly Hillbillies," bringing her hilarious vitality to the screen. In the episode "Jethro's First Love" from Season 2, Nichols stunned in a strikingly simple black skirt suit with a statement belt that amplified her silhouette. The outfit is similar to the sleek skirt suits worn by Melania Trump, particularly the black Dolce & Gabbana outfit she sported in January 2026 at a Washington, D.C., screening of her eponymous documentary. Trump's stunning style transformation is proof that Nichols' earlier outfit was timeless.

Nancy Kulp as Jane Hathaway always looked smart, even when she chose a bolder style. In the episode "Admiral Jed Clampett" from Season 4 of "The Beverly Hillbillies," Kulp wore a nautical-inspired outfit, playing with her trusted skirt suit and adding some pizzazz to it. Kulp wore a bright red blazer with a navy skirt, and tied a navy and white polka dot scarf around her neck. This style is still chic, with people opting for nautical interpretations of Kulp's sensational look. Nothing pairs quite as beautifully as red, navy, and white.   

Granny Moses looked sensational in a purple dress in Season 4 of "The Beverly Hillbillies," in the episode "Admiral Jed Clampett." Her long, vintage dress featured a ruffled collar and puff sleeves, and Granny wore a tonal hat. While a replica of this dress might look theatrical, Granny's peasant dress provides inspiration for a more modern interpretation. A rich purple tone allows the dress to pop, while shorter puff sleeves give the dress a more contemporary feel. Like Granny's white lace, white accessories create a vibrant contrast against the rich purple.

When Donna Douglas wasn't dressing up in sensational costumes on "The Beverly Hillbillies," her standard look had a country vibe to it. Interestingly, Douglas' life before "The Beverly Hillbillies" readied her for such a role, as she grew up on a farm. The necessity for practical clothing influenced her character's costumes, and in most episodes, Douglas wore a plaid shirt, high-waisted jeans, and pigtails. Classic plaid shirts for women are always in style, and Douglas' fit still plays out frequently in casual attire today.

Martha Hyer graced "The Beverly Hillbillies" with her character, Tracy Richards, the world's richest heiress. She appeared in Season 4 in the episode "The Richest Woman." True to her character's wealthy status, Hyer's outfits were fabulous. In one scene, she wore a zebra coat styled with black slacks. The coat was so dazzling that it never went out of style, and a love of animal prints on outerwear still reigns supreme. A zebra-print coat in the spirit of "The Beverly Hillbillies" is a fashionable way to insulate against cold weather. 

In another scene of "The Beverly Hillbillies," Martha Hyer further flexed her wealth by waltzing into the Clampetts' house wearing a leopard-print coat. She styled it with black accessories, allowing the coat to own the look. The outfit would still slay today. As of 2026, Vogue declared leopard print coats a street style staple because of their ability to pass as a neutral print. While Hyer appeared on the show in her wonderful coat in 1966, sixty years later, her coat would be considered a fashion home run. 

Nancy Kulp's attire on "The Beverly Hillbillies" was always professional; her repeated skirt suits suited her proper character. In Season 4, Episode 17, "The Trotting Horse," Kulp wore a brown skirt suit with a tied blouse and a gold brooch. The outfit still has a place in contemporary fashion. Its respectable tidiness is similar to the outfits favored by the royal family, particularly the late Queen Elizabeth II, who had many memorable fashion moments. On June 10, 2013, the queen stepped out in London, England, looking just like Kulp's character. 

There's no denying the women had way more fun with costumes in "The Beverly Hillbillies" than the men, but Max Baer Jr. got his moments. In the episode "Jethro Takes Love Lessons" from Season 5, Baer Jr. wore a bright green gingham shirt neatly tucked into his classic jeans cinched with a rope. While the rope belt might be a step too far today, his green gingham shirt still holds a place in men's fashion. It's relaxed, comfortable, and serves up charming country vibes.

A big part of Donna Douglas' charm on "The Beverly Hillbillies" was her ability to stun in her outrageous costumes. In Season 5 episode 9, "The Clampett Cha Cha Cha," Douglas wore a blue dress with a feather hem. For those who love to dress fabulously, this style is still popular; for a stunning dress on a big night out, or even for a decadent robe at home, feather detailing still plays a big part. Douglas' life beyond the Beverly Hillbillies was full of drama and excitement, and that included her timeless style. 

Nancy Kulp's character, Jane Hathaway, always struck the right tone, even in terms of her outfit choices. The wise, no-nonsense woman showed up looking smart and sharp in every episode of "The Beverly Hillbillies," and that functionality is much appreciated even today. In Season 5, Episode 6, "The Gorilla," Kulp wore a chic red skirt suit with a simple, cream top. A stylish red skirt suit is a fashion must-have for trendy workwear even today. Kulp's good sense has lasted decades, clearly. 

Donna Douglas was a star, no doubt about it, and her costumes on "The Beverly Hillbillies" are so iconic that they influence fashion even today. In Season 5, Episode 7, "Come Back, Little Herby," Douglas stepped out in a tutu-style dress with blue pastel kitten heels. The short skirt with full, petticoat tiers, is so iconic that decades later, Carrie Bradshaw of "Sex and the City" stepped out in a white tutu in the show's opening credits; people still purchase that tutu or ones like it because the voluminous princess vibe never goes out of style.

The fashion of the 1960s was on full display throughout "The Beverly Hillbillies," but one episode stuck out for its bright colors and gorgeous outfits. In Season 5, Episode 11, "Granny Lives It Up," actor Jo Ann Pflug plays one of the women who showed up at Commerce Bank of Beverly Hills, where Nancy Kulp's character worked as a secretary. While Pflug's acting credits on Hillbillies were brief, her apple-green pencil skirt, white top, and white gloves live on as a perfect outfit. While women today might nix the gloves, that pencil skirt is timeless.

Gloria Swanson played herself on "The Beverly Hillbillies" in the 1966 episode "The Gloria Swanson Story" in Season 5. Swanson stepped out in the most sensational wrapped gown in bubblegum pink with a tonal turban headpiece, bold jewelry, and a strong red lip. She looked like a total diva. While her outfit might be outrageous for an everyday look, there's no denying that her gorgeous fit is timeless. Plus, bubblegum pink is still such a trendy color, especially worn in a monochromatic way, just like Swanson did.