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If there was a location where Sex And The City’s Carrie Bradshaw was at her most stylish, it was when she ventured off to the Hamptons with her gal pals. Forgoing her signature Manhattan clothes and Manolo Blahnik stilettos, Carrie, brilliantly played by Sarah Jessica Parker, would opt for relaxed-chic garments, like flowy skirts, comfy sandals, crossbody bags and bathing suit tops.
As we contemplate our own summer wardrobe, we can’t help but draw some inspiration from Carrie’s effortless, laid-back style, which proved that even in the most casual settings fashion can be equally fun and fabulous.
Keep reading to discover must-have summer pieces, including high-waisted jeans and eyelet dresses that capture that quintessential Carrie Bradshaw spirit. Channel your inner fashionista and bring a touch of Manhattan-meets-Hamptons style to your summer fits!
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1. Simple and Chic: While Carrie is known for her over-the-top fashion moments, she would have loved this simple, smocked-back white dress with its bonus black trim. Its understated elegance and classic lines make it a timeless, Hamptons-perfect choice.
2. Eyelet Dress: A shirt dress is a quintessential Hamptons garment, evoking an effortlessly easy style. Carrie definitely would have reached for this white eyelet shirt dress. Its romantic vibe and stylish simplicity embodies her love for capsule collection-centric pieces.
3. Free Flowing: If there was a fit that Carrie loved, it was a loose kimono-style dress. It’s no surprise we could totally picture the New York girl rocking this gorgeous V-neck kimono dress everywhere from boat parties to summer soirees.
4. Easy to Style: We can already imagine Carrie waltzing around the Hamptons in this one-and-done belted Steve Madden romper. And why shouldn’t she with its versatility, affordability and perfect blend of comfort and style?
5. First Lady Style: If Carrie were joining a garden party, Sunday brunch or any other stylish summer gathering, she’d undoubtedly make a statement in this stunning, Jackie O-esque pleated skirt dress, perfectly capturing her signature blend of cosmopolitan chic style.
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6. Buy Every Color: If we could buy every color of this A-line striped skirt, we would. Luckily, we reasonably can with the $28 price tag that makes it easy to stock up on a rainbow of options, just like Carrie would.
7. Scalloped Sweater: Cardigans and knits are key when you’re in the Hamptons. In true Carrie style, her Hamptons cardigan would definitely feature an elevated detail like this eye-catching scalloped edging.
8. Statement Tee: Every once in a while, Carrie would delight viewers with a bold graphic tee, which is why we could totally see the fashionista owning this lobster-themed graphic tee. She’d pair its playful charm with a flowy skirt or distressed denim for a weekend getaway.
9. Nap Dress-Inspired: We suspect that, like many of Us, Carrie would have cherished a nap dress, with its vintage charm and effortless, relaxed silhouette. We can picture her slipping into this puff-sleeve midi dress on a Hamptons vacay.
Wear Everywhere
10. Jean Queen: If there’s a style we adored on Carrie, it was when she indulged in a pair of high-waisted jeans. When we spotted this insanely well-reviewed pair on Amazon, it immediately gave us Sex And The City vibes thanks to the classic straight-leg cut and endless styling options.
11. Summer Sandals: While Carrie loves her Manolos and Jimmy Choos, she would have made a worthwhile exception for this Sam Edelman woven two-strap sandal. Wear it everywhere, from summer weddings to a stroll in Central Park.
12. On Trend: Drop-waist dresses are so in right now, and Carrie being a trendy fashion queen would have totally jumped at the chance to own this drop-waist linen midi dress. Its flowy silhouette and effortless, laid-back charm is definitely something the character would’ve appreciated.
13. Matchy Matchy: With its chic, loosely tailored silhouette, stylish neutral hue and New York-style flair, this vest and shorts set is giving major Carrie inspiration. It’s perfect for a summer evening or a stylish weekend getaway to the Hamptons.
14. Beach Bag: Carrie loved her little statement bags, and she would have swooped up this beachy, rattan-style woven crossbody bag to house everything, like her secret cigarette stash to a well-read copy of Vogue.
