'Sex and the City' style: "'Sex and the City' style
From Cynthia Nellis,
Your Guide to Women's Fashion.
Fashion trendsettersThe clothes are like another character in the show. They help make it real.-- Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) to People Magazine.
Think Carrie would look glam sipping Cosmopolitans wearing mere-mortal styles like jeans and clogs?
Costume designer Patricia Field doesn't think so.
Her deft styling hand has turned the characters of HBO's 'Sex and the City' into small-screen fashion icons and has sparked trends ranging from high-end designer bags to fabric flowers (and she brought Manolo to the masses, which is no small feat).
Each of the four characters has had a distinct style carefully developed for her:
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is fearlessly fashionable: her style ranges from uptown chic to whimsy to sex kitten. Stilettos are a staple, and Field mixes designer with flea market finds for Carrie's unique look.
Samantha (Kim Cattrall) wears sexy styles that exude confidence. She is a Woman (with a capital 'W') and the message comes across loud and clear through strong styles and bold color.
Charlotte (Kristin Davis) has a sweet, preppy style that is always accompanied by the proper bag and shoes. Bows, cute prints and feminine styles play up the kind nature of her character.
Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) looks like a very well-dressed career gal with chic corporate suits and androgynous styles.
The show has been enormously influential on fashion. Here, a look at some of the trends the show has trumpeted over the years:
Stilettos
Must-have designer bags
Great coats
The bob
Flower pins
Initial necklaces
Designer wedding chic
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