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With six seasons, two movies and a reboot (And Just Like That…), it’s hard to choose the best of the best. But we took on the hard work in the name of — what else? — fashion. Ahead, we look back at just some of the looks that made Carrie Bradshaw so iconic.
The Theme Song Skirt
Sarah Jessica Parker in Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic tulle skirt.New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock
If you’re anything like us, theSATCtheme song probably started playing in your head the moment you saw this tiered tulle skirt. The look, seen at the top of every episode (and in an encore during the first film), is frothy, fun, and oh-so-Carrie Bradshaw.
The Naked Dress
Sarah Jessica Parker in 1997.Kevin Mazur Archive/WireImage
Carrie’s itty-bitty,flesh-toned mini dressmemorably catches Mr. Big’s attention in season 1, but some may not realize it caught the world’s attention first. For a refresher: Per her contract, Parker got to keep everything she wore on the show. So she stepped out in the DKNY mini at the 1997 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards — before the show even began airing the following year.
The Dior Newsprint Dress
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Legs for Days
Only Carrie could pull off a micro-mini for meeting the parents. After telling Aiden she’s not ready to meet his family, she surprises them at brunch, looking fabulous in averyshort bodycon gray dress, and pairing it with heels (of course) and a Gucci bag.
The Juicy Dress
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The Shopping Look
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In the world of Carrie Bradshaw, ruffles, fur and snake-print boots all go together perfectly. And don’t forget to top it all off with a strand of pearls.
The Versace Ball Gown
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Carrie in Paris
Carrie’s Parisian style was all about fantasy, and her billowing tulle skirt,blazerand muff worn in the show’s finale were the perfect callback to the tulle skirt worn in the opening credits.
Belted Florals
The first film had its fair share of incredible fashion, too. Case in point: This layered floral moment, paired with a studded black belt, platform heels and her Eiffel Tower bag — which makes a reappearance during an important moment later on in theSATCuniverse.
The Wedding Dress
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The famous gown appears to be making a comeback in season 2 ofAnd Just Like That…, as Parker was spotted filming in N.Y.C. whilewearing the dressin November 2022.
The Little White Dress
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When we first see Carrie link up with Charlotte (Kristin Davis) inSex and the City 2, she’s wearing this breezyLWDfrom Halston Heritage (Parker was president and chief creative officer of the label at the time) — and a sartorial obsession was born.
“Au Revoir” Couture
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WhenAnd Just Like That …was announced, fashion fans rejoiced at the thought of new outfits from Carrie and co. But the best look from the series may have been saved for the finale; Carrie wore a coral Valentino gown to (spoiler, again) spread her late husband’s ashes off of a Parisian bridge. The pièce de résistance? She housed the ashes in the same Eiffel Tower bag from the firstSATCfilm.
“It was the only gown that came into the room,” costume designer Molly RogerstoldInStyleof the dress. “SJ [Parker] saw it and said, ‘look no more.’ "
source: people.com
