Leighton Meester worries people think she’s “crazy” when they see her walking around in her Gossip Girl costumes.

The actress plays queen bee Blair Waldorf in the American drama series, which is filmed and based in New York. The show is famed for the outfits the characters wear, and as someone who takes an interest in the catwalk Leighton enjoys having the opportunity to dress up.

However, she is less keen on some of the comments her flamboyant costumes attract. “It’s fun to dress up, much better than having boring clothes, but it can be challenging because I know I have to walk down the street in a ball gown sometimes,” she explained. “People point at me and say ‘Who is that crazy person?’ I just have to try and ignore it.”

Leighton has previously admitted her personal style is very different to Blair’s. She loves the way her character is always so polished and fashionable, but in her own life prefers to be more comfortable.

The actress has picked up some tips from being on the show though, namely that it’s good to mix high-end and cheaper pieces to create a signature look.

“It doesn’t always have to be the same all the time,” she said. “Of course my character has, like, really great taste, but sometimes they’ll throw in something from H&M, and it looks great. So there are really no rules.”

Source: Stuff NZ