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Abby Ledoux
Author: Abby Ledoux
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1<a href="https://www.nastygal.com/bradshaw-tulle-dress/AGG88936-1.html?color=131">Bradshaw Tulle Dress</a>, $30, Nasty Gal
The show's opening credits, in which Carrie galavants around the city to that unmistakable marimba-like theme, launched a thousand tulle skirts.
The show’s opening credits, in which Carrie galavants around the city to that unmistakable marimba-like theme, launched a thousand tulle skirts.
2<a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bardot-blair-cross-back-satin-tea-length-dress/4922461?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-partner-_-10-_-1&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-W8uCQKQcAPLrNdWqtxtrVg">Bardot Dress</a>, $109, Nordstrom
Or, if you're more of a Samantha, a slinky red satin number.
Or, if you’re more of a Samantha, a slinky red satin number.
3<a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bardot-blair-cross-back-satin-tea-length-dress/4922461?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-partner-_-10-_-1&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-W8uCQKQcAPLrNdWqtxtrVg">Bardot Dress</a>, $109, Nordstrom
Or, if you're more of a Samantha, a slinky red satin number.
Or, if you’re more of a Samantha, a slinky red satin number.
4<a href=https://bit.ly/2kRaWRr">Swan Clutch</a>, $4,995, Judith Leiber
But remember: No accessory, even one bejeweled with crystals, can take the place of "I love you." Just ask Mr. Big.
But remember: No accessory, even one bejeweled with crystals, can take the place of “I love you.” Just ask Mr. Big.
5<a href=https://bit.ly/2kRaWRr">Swan Clutch</a>, $4,995, Judith Leiber
But remember: No accessory, even one bejeweled with crystals, can take the place of "I love you." Just ask Mr. Big.
But remember: No accessory, even one bejeweled with crystals, can take the place of “I love you.” Just ask Mr. Big.
6<a href="https://etsy.me/2LqAQqm">Cosmopolitan Candles</a>, $12, Etsy/Celebriscents
For when you want your home to smell like the indisputable drink of the show.
For when you want your home to smell like the indisputable drink of the show.
7<a href="https://etsy.me/2LqAQqm">Cosmopolitan Candles</a>, $12, Etsy/Celebriscents
For when you want your home to smell like the indisputable drink of the show.
For when you want your home to smell like the indisputable drink of the show.
8<a href="https://www.baublebar.com/26192-script-nameplate.html?sku=26192">Script Necklace</a>, $135, Bauble Bar
One of the most emotional and symbolic moments of the final season was when Carrie found her missing iconic nameplate necklace. Every fan should have their own.
One of the most emotional and symbolic moments of the final season was when Carrie found her missing iconic nameplate necklace. Every fan should have their own.
9<a href=https://bit.ly/2Jkf8nu">Cardigan</a>, $69.50, Ann Taylor
Every Charlotte needs a tasteful cardi.
Every Charlotte needs a tasteful cardi.
10<a href="https://bit.ly/2JkFeXh">Campaign Hat</a>, $38, Cynthia for New York
Cynthia Nixon released new Miranda-themed campaign gear for her New York gubernatorial bid in honor of the show's anniversary. Is Brady Hobbes old enough to vote yet?
Cynthia Nixon released new Miranda-themed campaign gear for her New York gubernatorial bid in honor of the show’s anniversary. Is Brady Hobbes old enough to vote yet?
11<a href="https://www.baublebar.com/26192-script-nameplate.html?sku=26192">Script Necklace</a>, $135, Bauble Bar
One of the most emotional and symbolic moments of the final season was when Carrie found her missing iconic nameplate necklace. Every fan should have their own.
One of the most emotional and symbolic moments of the final season was when Carrie found her missing iconic nameplate necklace. Every fan should have their own.
12<a href="https://bit.ly/2M79RkP"> Ann Demeulemeester Flower Brooch</a>, $530, Farfetch
Flower pins made appearances throughout the show, gradually growing in size, but it was Carrie's white-and-gold ensemble in the first scene of Sex and the City: The Movie that elevated this accessory to icon status.
Flower pins made appearances throughout the show, gradually growing in size, but it was Carrie’s white-and-gold ensemble in the first scene of Sex and the City: The Movie that elevated this accessory to icon status.
13<a href="https://bit.ly/2M79RkP"> Ann Demeulemeester Flower Brooch</a>, $530, Farfetch
Flower pins made appearances throughout the show, gradually growing in size, but it was Carrie's white-and-gold ensemble in the first scene of Sex and the City: The Movie that elevated this accessory to icon status.
Flower pins made appearances throughout the show, gradually growing in size, but it was Carrie’s white-and-gold ensemble in the first scene of Sex and the City: The Movie that elevated this accessory to icon status.
14<a href=https://bit.ly/2Jkf8nu">Cardigan</a>, $69.50, Ann Taylor
Every Charlotte needs a tasteful cardi.
Every Charlotte needs a tasteful cardi.
15<a href="https://bit.ly/2JkFeXh">Campaign Hat</a>, $38, Cynthia for New York
Cynthia Nixon released new Miranda-themed campaign gear for her New York gubernatorial bid in honor of the show's anniversary. Is Brady Hobbes old enough to vote yet?
Cynthia Nixon released new Miranda-themed campaign gear for her New York gubernatorial bid in honor of the show’s anniversary. Is Brady Hobbes old enough to vote yet?
16<a href="https://rdbl.co/2LwGGq6">Greeting Card</a>, $2.40, Redbubble/Nir Marx
Jot down all your deep philosophical ruminations in the form of rhetorical questions, a la Carrie.
Jot down all your deep philosophical ruminations in the form of rhetorical questions, a la Carrie.
17<a href="https://bit.ly/2LvIdNw">Carolina Herrera Cocktail Dress</a>, $2,390, Farfetch
After 20 years, the fit-and-flare silhouette is practically synonymous with Charlotte York.
After 20 years, the fit-and-flare silhouette is practically synonymous with Charlotte York.
18<a href="https://bit.ly/2sQbbjs">Manolo Blahnik Pumps</a>, $995, Farfetch
SATC was like porn for shoe lovers, and Carrie put Manolo Blahnik on the map.
SATC was like porn for shoe lovers, and Carrie put Manolo Blahnik on the map.
19<a href="https://bit.ly/2sQbbjs">Manolo Blahnik Pumps</a>, $995, Farfetch
SATC was like porn for shoe lovers, and Carrie put Manolo Blahnik on the map.
SATC was like porn for shoe lovers, and Carrie put Manolo Blahnik on the map.
20<a href="https://www.nastygal.com/bradshaw-tulle-dress/AGG88936-1.html?color=131">Bradshaw Tulle Dress</a>, $30, Nasty Gal
The show's opening credits, in which Carrie galavants around the city to that unmistakable marimba-like theme, launched a thousand tulle skirts.
The show’s opening credits, in which Carrie galavants around the city to that unmistakable marimba-like theme, launched a thousand tulle skirts.
21<a href="https://bit.ly/2M7x2M3">Leopard Blazer</a>, $48, Nasty Gal
A fierce jungle cat printed power blazer is the definitive Samantha garment.
A fierce jungle cat printed power blazer is the definitive Samantha garment.
22<a href="https://rdbl.co/2Jle06Y">Steve Brady Tote</a>, $20, Redbubble/Diamanda
Let's face it, Steve is the real MVP.
Let’s face it, Steve is the real MVP.
23<a href="https://rdbl.co/2LwGGq6">Greeting Card</a>, $2.40, Redbubble/Nir Marx
Jot down all your deep philosophical ruminations in the form of rhetorical questions, a la Carrie.
Jot down all your deep philosophical ruminations in the form of rhetorical questions, a la Carrie.
24<A href="https://www.stevemadden.com/product/FEFE/249615.uts?selectedColor=BLUSH">Fefe Stilettos</A>, $129.95, Steve Madden
A very Carrie heel.
A very Carrie heel.
25<a href="https://etsy.me/2kXmxyq">Vintage Pin</a>, $6, Etsy/RetroGoRoundBoutique
Fleet Week: 'nuff said.
Fleet Week: ’nuff said.
26<a href="https://bit.ly/2M7x2M3">Leopard Blazer</a>, $48, Nasty Gal
A fierce jungle cat printed power blazer is the definitive Samantha garment.
A fierce jungle cat printed power blazer is the definitive Samantha garment.
27<a href="https://rdbl.co/2Jle06Y">Steve Brady Tote</a>, $20, Redbubble/Diamanda
Let's face it, Steve is the real MVP.
Let’s face it, Steve is the real MVP.
28<a href="https://bit.ly/2HsqWCn">DSquared2 Cropped Suit</a>, $1,870, Farfetch
And Miranda wrote the book on corporate-chic.
And Miranda wrote the book on corporate-chic.
29<A href="https://www.stevemadden.com/product/FEFE/249615.uts?selectedColor=BLUSH">Fefe Stilettos</A>, $129.95, Steve Madden
A very Carrie heel.
A very Carrie heel.
30<a href="https://bit.ly/2JpFZyu"><em>Vogue: The Covers</em></a>, $75, Shopbop
"When I first moved to New York, I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more." –Carrie Bradshaw
“When I first moved to New York, I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more.” –Carrie Bradshaw
31<a href="https://rlauren.co/2ss6D3c">Polo Dress</a>, $99.99, Ralph Lauren
Charlotte wrote the book on preppy-casual.
Charlotte wrote the book on preppy-casual.
32<a href="https://bit.ly/2LvIdNw">Carolina Herrera Cocktail Dress</a>, $2,390, Farfetch
After 20 years, the fit-and-flare silhouette is practically synonymous with Charlotte York.
After 20 years, the fit-and-flare silhouette is practically synonymous with Charlotte York.
33<a href="https://bit.ly/2HsqWCn">DSquared2 Cropped Suit</a>, $1,870, Farfetch
And Miranda wrote the book on corporate-chic.
And Miranda wrote the book on corporate-chic.
34<a href="https://bit.ly/2M79RkP">N°21 Tutu</a>, $522, Farfetch
Much like Paris, a tutu is always a good idea.
Much like Paris, a tutu is always a good idea.
35<a href="https://bit.ly/2JpFZyu"><em>Vogue: The Covers</em></a>, $75, Shopbop
"When I first moved to New York, I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more." –Carrie Bradshaw
“When I first moved to New York, I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more.” –Carrie Bradshaw
36<A href="https://rdbl.co/2JmSOJS">Travel Mug</a>, $27.91, Redbubble/Ryuken
Charlotte's infamous words to Big can also apply to anyone who confronts you pre-coffee.
Charlotte’s infamous words to Big can also apply to anyone who confronts you pre-coffee.
37<a href="https://bit.ly/2M79RkP">N°21 Tutu</a>, $522, Farfetch
Much like Paris, a tutu is always a good idea.
Much like Paris, a tutu is always a good idea.
38<a href="https://rlauren.co/2ss6D3c">Polo Dress</a>, $99.99, Ralph Lauren
Charlotte wrote the book on preppy-casual.
Charlotte wrote the book on preppy-casual.
39<a href="https://bit.ly/2sEgDGx">Kate Spade Clutch</a>, $98, Nordstrom
A delicate, blush pink clutch screams "Charlotte."
A delicate, blush pink clutch screams “Charlotte.”
40<a href="https://amzn.to/2JxalT3">Abbott Collection Umbrella</A>, $33.99, Amazon
Carrie was in top form during the Paris episodes, as evidenced by this look.
Carrie was in top form during the Paris episodes, as evidenced by this look.
41<a href="https://rlauren.co/2Lw27Ia">Duval Floral Dress</a>, $2,935, Ralph Lauren
...As does a full-skirted organza dress.
…As does a full-skirted organza dress.
42<a href="https://etsy.me/2kXmxyq">Vintage Pin</a>, $6, Etsy/RetroGoRoundBoutique
Fleet Week: 'nuff said.
Fleet Week: ’nuff said.
43<a href="https://amzn.to/2JxalT3">Abbott Collection Umbrella</A>, $33.99, Amazon
Carrie was in top form during the Paris episodes, as evidenced by this look.
Carrie was in top form during the Paris episodes, as evidenced by this look.
44<a href="https://bit.ly/2JmruQ9">New York Color Edition Post-It Notes</a>, $9.99, Staples
I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me.
I’m sorry. I can’t. Don’t hate me.
45<A href="https://rdbl.co/2JmSOJS">Travel Mug</a>, $27.91, Redbubble/Ryuken
Charlotte's infamous words to Big can also apply to anyone who confronts you pre-coffee.
Charlotte’s infamous words to Big can also apply to anyone who confronts you pre-coffee.
46<a href="https://rlauren.co/2Lw27Ia">Duval Floral Dress</a>, $2,935, Ralph Lauren
...As does a full-skirted organza dress.
…As does a full-skirted organza dress.
47<a href="https://bit.ly/2sQbbjs">Lee Overalls</a>, $174, Asos
Love them or hate them, Miranda's oversized overalls were definitely a look.
Love them or hate them, Miranda’s oversized overalls were definitely a look.
48<a href="https://bit.ly/2kRaWRr">SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Pumps</a>, $425, Bloomingdale's
If your shoe budget is slightly more limited than Carrie's, have no fear: Sarah Jessica Parker's SJP shoe collection is an authentic way to achieve the style for less than your rent.
If your shoe budget is slightly more limited than Carrie’s, have no fear: Sarah Jessica Parker’s SJP shoe collection is an authentic way to achieve the style for less than your rent.
49<a href="https://bit.ly/2kRaWRr">SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Pumps</a>, $425, Bloomingdale's
If your shoe budget is slightly more limited than Carrie's, have no fear: Sarah Jessica Parker's SJP shoe collection is an authentic way to achieve the style for less than your rent.
If your shoe budget is slightly more limited than Carrie’s, have no fear: Sarah Jessica Parker’s SJP shoe collection is an authentic way to achieve the style for less than your rent.
50<a href="https://rdbl.co/2HujVRf">Squad Goals Shirt</a>, $29.50, Redbubble/mkcude
Well, duh.
Well, duh.
51<a href="https://bit.ly/2sEI0QO>San Diego Company Oversized Sun Hat</a>, $44, Zappos
A gigantic sun hat is key in hot climates, as evidenced by Samantha in the SATC movie.
A gigantic sun hat is key in hot climates, as evidenced by Samantha in the SATC movie.
52<a href="https://bit.ly/2sEgDGx">Kate Spade Clutch</a>, $98, Nordstrom
A delicate, blush pink clutch screams "Charlotte."
A delicate, blush pink clutch screams “Charlotte.”
53<a href="https://rdbl.co/2HujVRf">Squad Goals Shirt</a>, $29.50, Redbubble/mkcude
Well, duh.
Well, duh.
54<a href="https://bit.ly/2sQbbjs">Lee Overalls</a>, $174, Asos
Love them or hate them, Miranda's oversized overalls were definitely a look.
Love them or hate them, Miranda’s oversized overalls were definitely a look.
55<a href="https://bit.ly/2JmruQ9">New York Color Edition Post-It Notes</a>, $9.99, Staples
I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me.
I’m sorry. I can’t. Don’t hate me.
56<a href="https://bit.ly/2sEI0QO>San Diego Company Oversized Sun Hat</a>, $44, Zappos
A gigantic sun hat is key in hot climates, as evidenced by Samantha in the SATC movie.
A gigantic sun hat is key in hot climates, as evidenced by Samantha in the SATC movie.

The great Carrie Bradshaw said it best: “I like my money right where I can see it–hanging in my closet.” Sex and the City, the iconic HBO show responsible for legions of women being led to believe a newspaper columnist’s salary could afford a spacious Upper East Side apartment and seemingly unlimited designer shoe budget, premiered 20 years ago this month. A lot has changed since then, but much remains the same: dating woes are still prime brunch fodder, chemical peels can go terribly wrong, there are questionable Russians, and maybe, just maybe, our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.

As much as we love Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda–and hold tight to our preferred character identification (I’m a Carrie, obviously)–there was really a fifth, uncredited protagonist in the groundbreaking show: the fashion. From tutus to power suits and berets to Birkins, there’s still outfit inspiration to be had in every episode. Here are a few of our favorite pieces inspired by the beloved series–some nods more obvious than others.




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Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux traded Canada’s border for Mexico’s when she moved to Texas from northwestern Vermont in November 2017 to join the staff at Houstonia. An alumna of Emerson College’s journalism program in Boston, Abby was previously associate editor of three weekly newspapers in her home state of Vermont. There, she covered everything from Bernie Sanders to the heroin epidemic and won numerous state and regional awards for her work, including the Vermont Press Association’s 2014 Rookie of the Year. She was also an investigative reporting fellow at the New England First Amendment Coalition. Today, Abby is excited to explore Houston’s vibrant, diverse culture (and shopping scene). Aside from fashion and design, she’s passionate about politics, hip hop and Mexican food. She believes leopard is a neutral and red lipstick can fix almost anything.