Carrie Bradshaw: The fictional fashionista's best looks ever

It's not hard to see why the Kardashians are so obsessed with ultra-slinky Dolce & Gabbana dresses. Carrie, too, was bowled over by the incredible floral maxi that was dangled in front of her as she prepared to take part in a fashion show. 

Sadly, the story had a less happy ending when her dress was swapped for a bejewelled pair of knickers, and she stacked it on the runway. To add insult to injury, Heidi Klum famously stepped over her, prompting Carrie's BFF Stanford to exclaim: "Oh, my god, she's fashion roadkill!" Excruciating doesn't quite cut it.

John Galliano's famed newspaper dress, from Dior's autumn/winter 2000 collection, made for the perfect apology outfit. While Carrie's attempt to absolve herself of guilt for having an affair with Big while he was married to Natasha didn't go down too well (ruining someone's lunch as well as their marriage is really not a vibe), at least she looked seriously stylish.

Legendary designer Alber Elbaz was responsible for this stunning halterneck dress worn by the character in a promotional shoot. In true Carrie style, she topped things off with some major hair volume, a pair of extremely covetable shoes and a vintage fur coat.

Carrie found herself taking an unexpected dip in Season 3 – straight into Central Park's pond. Whereas we, on the other hand, found ourselves falling head over heels for her Richard Tyler Resort 2001 ruffle dress. Carrie would no doubt be pleased to know that clear mules are having a moment thanks to the Gen Z-adored Y2K trend, but if, like us, you're in the mood for a whimsical asymmetric midi, look no further than Philosophy Di Lorenzo.

Carrie's fur coat will go down in SATC fashion history as one of the character's most adored pieces of outerwear. She wore the longline coat on numerous occasions, but most memorably threw it over her an unconventional pyjama ensemble on New Year's Eve so she could go and visit a lonely Miranda. A string of pearls, a diamanté bag, and white booties – we only wish our sleepwear game looked quite so glam.

For the show's entry into cinema, Carrie went for a super sharp tailoring moment and the look has been etched on our mind ever since. It's giving preppy elegance, and we love the three-piece layering that she's got going on. Time to bag a waistcoat of our own…

A lot to unpack here. From the maxi length plaid skirt and matching coat in a different hue to the long-line cardigan worn underneath cinched at the waist with a studded belt. Worn all together it shouldn't work and yet, the overall impact is a resounding success.  

Understated is rarely part of Carrie's sartorial repertoire, and this look is a case in point. Comprised of a multi-coloured stripe sweaterand a voluminous tiered skirt, this look is unapologetically high impact.

Where to start? This look is certainly an acquired taste. The bandana is giving 'Tomato Girl' summer, and the black visible bra beneath the airy, white cami is actually kind of a mood. Mesh shoes are actually bang on trend for 2024 and so are the Y2K-inspired jorts. *chefs kiss*

No, this is not your official warning that Grandmacore is the trend du jour, instead Carrie's unconventional And Just Like That outfit was curated to help her manage her smoking habit. She had limited herself to just one cigarette a day but needed a way to prevent the tempting scent from lingering on her hair and fingers, hence the bright pink rubber gloves and several headscarves. Perfection.

The ever-tricky transitional dressing period is just a stone's throw away, and there's no time to waste. Get your wardrobe in order and take your style cues from Carrie. Her mottled pink polo neck looks cosy and cool, and we love the boho-esque mini for a free-spirited touch.

Corsages and rosettes are experiencing a major comeback in 2024, and Carrie deserves a round of applause for her continued commitment to the cause. Team yours with a minimalist tank top and a printed Dior Saddle under your arm to pay sartorial tribute.

For season three of And Just Like That the shows stylists Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago tapped Simone Rocha's iconic sheer flower dress from the S/S24 collection. We don't know for sure but it feels like this ensemble was made for Carrie.

Pairing a grey pencil skirt with a classic black t-shirt, Carrie gave all fashion lovers who work in a corporate office a belt of inspiration with this look. She of course styled the simple look with a bold pink coat and matching Manolo pumps. Wearing the white gloves is up to you but they might make it hard to use a keyboard.

Looking back at this image has me thinking how perfect this dress would be for alternative brides set to wed in 2024. In true Carrie fashion, she paired her white dress with a pair of chunky black leather platforms and a bold yellow clutch bag.