October 22, 2024

3 Carrie Bradshaw-Inspired Outfits to Wear for Halloween This Year

There’s never a bad time to channel Carrie Bradshaw’s unique style, but if you love a fashion forward spin on your Halloween costumes, this holiday might be the push you need to try it out. Now that Sex and the City is streaming and And Just Like That is heading into its third season, Sarah Jessica Parker’s iconic character has never been more influential. From the late 1990s through today, she has proven that bold choices pay off with her signature mix of high and low—mixing and matching high end designer pieces with fast fashion and vintage finds—and unexpected accessorizing. A tank top with a tutu? A blazer and short shorts? Carrie’s outfit combinations have always been unexpected, but expert styling (with a little help from pros like Patricia Fields, Molly Rogers, and Danny Santiago) makes them work every time.

And you can do the same, simply by following a few of her formulas from past looks. To help, we put together three different ensembles that we think Carrie would love to wear, and they’re all created with favorites from The Shoppe! Simply add on some of her trademark accessories (like a Cosmo or a handful of shopping bags) and pop on a blonde curly wig to finish off the costume. And who knows? You might just be inspired to add more Carrie to your day-to-day looks, too.

When Carrie Bradshaw returned as a 50-something podcaster in And Just Like That, fans couldn’t wait to see if she still stuck to her eccentric (but always so chic) fashion choices. While the new series finds the former sex columnist in a bit more sophisticated attire, she continues to put her spin on it. Take a workwear-inspired jumpsuit, for example. Give it the Carrie treatment by pairing it with a sculptural handbag, some diamond jewelry, and sleek sunnies to give it a more fashion forward feel.

Amelia Jumpsuit

Amelia Jumpsuit

BrunnaCo.

Hampton

Hampton

Biscayners Miami

Arp Mini

Arp Mini

Naturae Sacra

For a more laid-back Carrie look (you know, something she might wear grabbing a bodega coffee or magazine shopping), pair a ’70s-inspired poncho with fitted, cropped pants. Finish it off with aviator sunnies and statement jewelry to get her trademark eclectic effect.

Fringe Ruana

Fringe Ruana

Minnie Rose

Woodcrest

Woodcrest

Biscayners Miami

Adjustable Ring

Adjustable Ring

Short & Suite

Carrie has always been a master of mixing evening wear with daytime pieces, so we know she’d support the juxtaposition of a sparkling mini dress and faux fur jacket with a patterned scarf and a bright tote. Add on some heeled mules and a pair of hoops to add to the day/night mashup and you’re set for a breakfast date with the girls or drinks at the coolest new cocktail lounge.

Marissa Coat

Marissa Coat

Walter Baker

Cassidy Dress

Cassidy Dress

Walter Baker

Ev Midi

Ev Midi

Naturae Sacra

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