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Carrie Bradshaw's 30 Best Looks of All Time

We're looking back at this iconic New Yorker's most stylish moments.

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There's no fictional character quite as stylish as the Carrie Bradshaw. The iconic character, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker on HBO's signature series Sex and the City, still serves top tier sartorial inspiration 25 years on from the series's initial premiere. Whether it was floral chokers, pastel tutus, or Manolos and mini shorts, our favorite New York City columnist had a closet for the ages that a new generation of fashion aficionados still try to recreate in 2023. We're looking back at this New Yorker's most stylish moments—click through and get carried away.

1

The Tutu That Started It All

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2

Manolos and Mini Shorts

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3

A Crop Top and a Crossbody

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4

A Little White Dress

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5

Pinstripes for Walking Pete

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6

A Casual Stoop Fur

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7

Florals for Spring

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8

The Westwood Gown for the Cancelled Wedding

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9

A Reincarnation of the Tutu

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10

A Baby Blue Mini Dress

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11

A Flapper Inspired Slip

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12

A Mini Dress for McDonald's

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13

Her Famous 'Carrie' Hoops

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14

A Sexy Twist on Bermuda Shorts

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15

A Look Fit for Paris

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16

A Sculptural Mini Dress

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17

Pandemic Proof Gloves

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18

A Perfect White Suit

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19

An Oversized Floral Moment

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20

An Early Aughts Appropriate Mini Dress

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