If your spring wardrobe is starting to feel a bit too predictable, it may be time to take a few risks. After all, no one embraced bold fashion quite like Sarah Jessica Parker. Best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw, the shopaholic in “Sex and the City,” SJP did not just portray a style icon; she became one.
What makes her taste so iconic isn’t just her clothes, but her attitude. She takes risks, breaks rules and treats fashion as a form of self-expression. Spring is a time for reinvention; therefore, your outfits should be anything but predictable. Mix pieces you wouldn’t normally pair, step a little outside your comfort zone and make your outfits feel more like you. Here are some iconic SJP outfits you can pull inspiration from this spring:
At the season three screening of “Sex and the City,” SJP showed up in an outfit that was simple, feminine and unforgettable. Her look was fun and playful, the exact themes of her show. Sarah Jessica Parker is known for her statement pieces and bold pops of color, and I am absolutely obsessed with the floral detail she incorporated into this look.
The Rosa Flower Necklace from Revolve would be the perfect rendition of this detail. Something like these Rose Flower Claw Clips from Amazon would also add a playful touch to any hairstyle.
To recreate the look completely, you could pair these floral accents with the Fia Mesh Long Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Crop Top from Urban Outfitters as a nod to her lilac dress. Worn with Sam Edelman silver Alie Ballet Flats and Carlita Carnivale Fringed Bag from Stomp Shoes, you’d have the perfect SJP inspired look for a fun brunch or even a girls’ night out.
It’s important to remember that if your outfit feels a little random or slightly overdressed, you’re on the right track. Don’t overthink it. Sarah Jessica Parker wouldn’t.
Even when she’s “off duty,” SJP has a way of making even the most casual looks feel intentional. She’s often seen in relaxed silhouettes, elevated with subtle pops of personality. While she’s known for her more eclectic style, many of her outfits still draw from ’90s minimalism.
One of my favorite casual looks of hers is from 1995, featuring white Bermuda shorts paired with a sleek black tube top and an off-white cardigan. It’s the perfect outfit to recreate for class when the weather is just right—not too cool, not too hot.
The Andi Lace Trim Capri Pants from Hollister remind me of her shorts in this look, and would be adorable paired with any solid-colored top. Add the Abott Lariat Layer Necklace from Free People and a lightweight coverup like the Kimchi Blue Rachel Cardigan from Urban Outfitters and the look is complete. Outfits like this are timeless and versatile enough to wear just about anywhere.
The secret to fashion, according to Sarah Jessica Parker, is contrast. Keep outfits comfortable but add at least one thing that feels extra (usually the shoes). A statement shoe I have been obsessing over lately is the Arizona Zebra Sneakers from Puma. A tennis shoe that is modern and casual but channels SJP’s chaotic, yet fashionable taste.
And just for fun, you could even add a personalized nameplate necklace like the one Carrie Bradshaw is constantly seen wearing throughout “Sex and the City.” Although it was her character’s look rather than SJP’s personal style, I think it’s a fun and personalized way to elevate any outfits you may throw on this spring. The Gold Custom Nameplate Necklace from BaubleBar has been in my cart for a while now and looks almost identical to the one worn in the show.
Whether you are pulling inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker herself or even just the looks seen on “Sex and the City,” the real takeaway should be the statements and risks made through fashion choices. These looks show us that style is about being confident and creative, not just about everything matching perfectly.
So, when you are planning your wardrobe this spring, let SJP and her exciting taste be your starting point. Fashion gets fun when you take risks, and she proves that the most memorable outfits typically end up being ones that surprise you.