Lois Griffin is a slender woman with distinctive red hair, typically styled in a neat bob. She is most often seen wearing her signature outfit: a light teal, collared, short-sleeved shirt, tan pants, and simple red shoes. While she often presents as a patient and caring mother and the voice of reason within her chaotic family, Lois possesses a complex personality. She has a wild, rebellious side, a competitive streak, and a surprisingly dark past that occasionally surfaces. She is a talented piano teacher and her voice carries a noticeable upper-class New England accent.