And Just Like That… returns on May 29, bringing back the woman who turned outfit planning into a way of life. Carrie Bradshaw—played by Sarah Jessica Parker—made getting dressed feel like fashion’s most exciting storyline. Let’s break down the best looks to ever come out of her closet.
1. Dior Newspaper Dress
Embed from Getty ImagesGalliano’s newspaper dress went from plot twist to fashion legend. Carrie didn’t just wear it—she gave print media a high-fashion moment. Years later, the look still shows up on moodboards and in headlines.
2. Pinstripes & Waistcoat
Embed from Getty ImagesBefore “corporate-core” trended, she was already remixing menswear. Pinstripes, a vest, and a loose tie turned officewear into something personal. This fashion icon didn’t follow aesthetics—she built them.
3. Tulle Skirt & Metallic Blazer
Embed from Getty ImagesLayered tulle, a cropped metallic jacket, and bold textures—straight-up fairytale-core with a fashion editor twist. Carrie didn’t do random layering; she made runway looks out of closet chaos.
4. Vivienne Westwood Wedding Dress
Embed from Getty ImagesNo other fictional dress caused this level of conversation. Vivienne Westwood’s sculpted gown was viral before viral even existed. The bird on her head? Polarizing. But that’s the Carrie formula: always talked about.
5. Fur Coat & Spiked Belt
Embed from Getty ImagesLong before streetwear met fashion week, Carrie was already mixing extremes. In an all-black look featuring a dramatic fur coat and a spiked belt, she turned outerwear into bold styling with something to say.
6. Strapless Florals & Icon Bag
Embed from Getty ImagesGreen florals and a matching shrug? Cute. Add a studded belt and an Eiffel Tower bag? Now it’s Carrie. Soft up top, chaos in the accessories. Mixing sweet and sharp like this wasn’t a trend—it was her whole formula.
7. Rainbow Midi & Color Clash Layers
Embed from Getty ImagesThis mix—red cardigan, pink knit, and rainbow chiffon—is proof that color clashing can be a styling tool, not a mistake. Gen Z’s current obsession with dopamine dressing? She was doing it two decades ago.
8. Mixed Prints & Vintage Fur
Embed from Getty ImagesThrift-store styling hit new levels thanks to looks like this one. With a paisley skirt, cobalt sweater, and oversized fur, it gave peak early Tumblr energy—messy, loud, and somehow perfect.
9. Crop Top & Star-Print Coat
Embed from Getty ImagesLow-stakes grocery run, high-impact styling. Carrie wore a sea star-print coat, abstract florals, and a cropped tank like it was street style scouting day. Fashion in public wasn’t a side effect—it was the assignment.
10. Floral Dress & Offbeat Add-ons
Embed from Getty ImagesLooks like a safe floral dress until the belt and feathered clutch come in. Carrie’s genius wasn’t in wearing beautiful pieces—it was in throwing something weird on top and making it stick.
Carrie Bradshaw made getting dressed feel like storytelling. Every outfit said something, broke a rule, or started a trend—and she’s still the blueprint. Got a fave look? Drop it in the comments and tag us in your fits.
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