What You’ll Need
- Red Bluetooth Headphones
- Faux Fur Cropped Jacket
- Yellow Beanie
- Yellow Ribbed Sweater
- Tartan Trousers
- Gold Hoop Earrings
- Gold Layering Necklace Set
- Beige Fuzzy Coat
- Black Boxy Sweater
- Yellow and Black Plaid Split Thigh Skirt
- Black Opaque Tights
- Beige Chelsea Boots
- Fake Blood
- Beige Turtleneck Sweater
- White and Black Plaid Skirt
- Black Stockings
Mabel Mora’s wardrobe relies heavily on rich autumn textures, bold marigold yellows, and tailored vintage patterns layered against practical New York winter staples. When people picture her walking down the street in the opening episode of Only Murders in the Building, it is almost always that saturated monochrome gold outfit anchored by heavy over-ear headphones and plaid pants.
Because her clothes look like curated thrift store finds rather than theatrical costumes, getting the details right comes down to matching specific textures and proportions rather than buying exact brand-name designer pieces.
The Signature Yellow Streetwear Look
The faux fur cropped jacket sets the silhouette for her most recognizable outfit. You want a coat with plenty of volume that cuts off near the natural waist so it doesn’t swamp the trousers underneath. Beneath it, she wears a yellow ribbed sweater in a slightly deeper mustard shade. Stacking two distinct textures of the same color keeps the upper half from looking flat.
For the bottoms, her tartan trousers feature a high rise with a straight or slightly tapered leg. The plaid pattern carries deep navy, green, and red lines that break up the heavy yellow of the top layers without clashing. If you need to hem them, let the cuffs break right at the ankle so your boots remain visible.
Footwear for this outfit is straightforward: sturdy lug-sole footwear or beige Chelsea boots ground the bright colors. Choose a pair with elastic side gussets and a chunkier sole to keep that grounded, utilitarian edge she carries through the city.
Headphones, Beanie, and Jewelry
The red Bluetooth headphones are the single most identifiable prop you can wear. Mabel wears them resting around her neck as often as over her ears, so pick a pair with large, rounded earcups that rests comfortably against your collarbones without pinching.
Her yellow beanie should sit loose toward the back of the crown rather than pulled tightly over your forehead. Let your hair fall naturally around your face in loose waves underneath.
Her jewelry layers delicate gold without feeling formal. A set of gold hoop earrings paired with a gold layering necklace set—featuring thin chains and small coin or bar pendants—fills the neckline cleanly against the ribbed collar of the sweater.
Alternative Plaid and Sweater Combinations
Mabel repeats a very specific formula throughout the first season: a chunky knit sweater tucked into a mini skirt with dark tights and heavy boots. One frequent variation pairs a yellow and black plaid split thigh skirt with a relaxed black boxy sweater. The split hem adds visual interest to a simple A-line shape, while black opaque tights keep the lower half balanced against the loose knit.
Another look swaps in lighter neutrals with a beige turtleneck sweater tucked into a white and black plaid skirt, worn with black stockings or sheer tights. Over either of these, a longer beige fuzzy coat offers an easy outer layer that contrasts nicely with the structured pattern of the skirts.
Bloody Mabel Details
If you are putting together the version from the season one finale, you need a cream cable-knit or beige sweater as your base and a bottle of fake blood with a realistic dark syrup consistency. Apply the fake blood primarily across the chest and forearms in directional splashes, keeping the heaviest saturation centered where the knit fibers would naturally soak up liquid. Letting it dry completely in thin layers before wearing prevents it from transferring onto your coat or convention floors.
