Quarantine Life: Kelly Ripa's Fashion Gets a Nickname
Well, folks, Kelly Ripa is living her best quarantine life, and it seems like her kids have their own way of describing her casual style. The star of "Live With Kelly and Ryan" shared a funny tidbit about her family's reaction to her go-to quarantine outfits—colorful caftans. Yep, her kids are not exactly blown away by her choice of wardrobe. In fact, they've given her a playful nickname inspired by a classic TV show character, Helen Roper from "Three's Company." Let's dive into the story and see what's behind this fun twist!
At the ripe age of 49, Kelly Ripa is all about embracing comfort during these challenging times. During an episode of her beloved morning show on May 12, she jokingly revealed her kids’ humorous comparison. “This is something I’ve known for quite some time,” Kelly explained while showing off her vibrant floral caftan. “All of my kids, all of my nieces and nephews, my really good friends—they all call me ‘Ms. Roper’ because I wear caftans all the time.”
Caftans: The Perfect Quarantine Wear
Kelly, who shares her life with husband Mark Consuelos and their three children—Michael, 22, Lola, 18, and Joaquin, 17—opened up to cohost Ryan Seacrest about her quarantine style. "If you don’t want to wear clothes, but you don’t want to commit to pajamas, you can wear a caftan," she marveled. "I wear them at night, I wear them at home." It seems like caftans have become the ultimate quarantine outfit for Kelly, offering both comfort and style.
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Even though Kelly's love for caftans dates back to the 1960s, she still manages to rock them effortlessly. "Don’t adjust your dials, I am wearing a caftan," she joked. "I think Mark bought this for me, I want to say, 10 or 12 years ago, I think for my birthday? I don’t really recall the occasion." Clearly, this piece has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite in her wardrobe.
Quarantine Fashion Evolution
Kelly's quarantine fashion journey began when she started hosting "Live!" from home in mid-March. "I’m wearing it because you and I started something about eight weeks ago and we’re not being given proper credit," she said to Ryan, 45. "We started broadcasting this show and we didn’t know what to wear, remember, because we don’t have our clothes?"
American Idol alum Ryan hilariously replied, "You deserve credit for this trend because I remember the first weeks of quarantine, you were captaining it every day. So let’s give you credit on your own show." Kelly's style has certainly evolved during quarantine, and she’s embraced it with humor and grace.
During a previous episode of her talk show, Kelly shared that she was "running out of things to wear" to host "Live!" because all her items were in a closet at ABC Studios. "I’m now in my daughter’s clothes," she hilariously shared during an episode in mid-April. "It’s gone there." Not only has Kelly borrowed clothes from her daughter, but she’s also relying on her for hair styling tips. "My
