Jordan Alexander in Fendi

She's growing out her hair! I think the buzz cut worked so well on her, but I'm very curious to see what she does with it next. She plays an influencer on the show, and this outfit feels very in keeping with that -- like, "I'm that relatable girl who can turn her dad's work shirt into something cool."

I am never sure why people bother with the reverse pose when their outfit doesn't have any backside surprises.

Emily Alyn Lind in Saint Laurent

She's the weakest link for me on the show -- partly, I can't figure out why some of these people are even friends, and she's definitely one of them, but she's also a real mumbler. And now she might be wearing a bearskin rug.

Evan Mock in Fendi

He is ALSO growing out his hair. I wonder if this is like when actors who have to stay clean shaven for work grow beards between seasons. LIVE WHILE YOU CAN because they're gonna take it all off in a few months, or something.

Jason Gotay

Thomas Doherty didn't show up -- he's the third prong in the throuple with Evan and Emily -- but the hot teacher he had an affair with did. I rather like a mid-thigh-length coat on a gentleman.

Jonathan Fernandez

This outfit's liveliness is inversely proportionate to the energy in his performance.

Eli Brown

He is not doing much to dispel the Dan Humphrey vibes.

Megan Ferguson

Tavi didn't come to this, so Megan is repping the crew of teachers who did a spin as Gossip Girl. I was not expecting the boots. They're kind of a nice surprise, actually? As compared to plain black pumps anyway.

Zion Moreno

And Savannah Smith didn't attend, so Zion is repping the two bossy, bitchy managers pushing Jordan Alexander's character around. They're both good on the show, but this needs a hoik in a semi-urgent way.

Krysta Rodriguez

Her head-to-toe winter white looks fine, but would stress me out. Monochrome is having a moment, that's for sure.

The Second Half of Gossip Girl's Season Premieres Thursday

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