The Carrie Bradshaw Capsule: 9 Summer Outfits, Each Under £100 Total
While scrolling through the endless trove of Sex and the City paparazzi and still images recently, I found myself thinking that Carrie Bradshaw's summer style resonates more than ever now. She was the epitome of the late '90s/early 2000s fashion girl, and seeing as that's the way many 2019 fashion girls aspire to dress, I'm here to make it a little easier on you all.
Another fun thing that I did recently was create a budget capsule wardrobe of 14 outfits, each under £100 and often using the same pieces, which probably sounds impossible, but I like a challenge. And that brings me back to SATC. If you want to look cool this summer with very little effort, all you really need to do is dress like Carrie Bradshaw. (You'll see what I mean below). Since you're probably saving up for a summer vacation or perhaps those amazing boots you saw on the A/W 19 runways, why not do it on the cheap? Below, peruse Carrie Bradshaw's summer style and shop everything you need to create nine under-£100 outfits to see you through until September…
Little White Dress + Strappy Heels
Carrie Bradshaw was always a fan of minidresses with statement accessories.
White Tank Top + Utility Pants + Baguette Bag
I'm so glad Bradshaw's signature baguette bag is cool again.
Pendant Necklace + Slip Dress + PVC Mules
This Carrie Bradshaw look is one you'll probably see at a wedding next month.
White Tank Top + Long Shorts + White Pumps
Another Bradshaw-approved trend that's back is long shorts. She wore them well.
Pendant Necklace + Tube Top + Utility Pants
It was always apparent that Bradshaw put plenty of thought into her casual outfits too.
Waist-Tie Top + Light-Wash Jeans + Low Platforms
This iconic Carrie Bradshaw look is one you'll probably see on a few influencers' IG feeds in a few short weeks.
Slip Dress + White Shoes
Carrie Bradshaw knew how to wear a party dress, am I right?
Satin Camisole + Long Shorts + PVC Mules
This chic summer look could easily transition to evening.
Printed Dress + White Pumps
It's always wise to add a few versatile dresses to your wardrobe each summer, that you can just throw on with a few simple accessories and go.
Next up, the summer outfits Carrie Bradshaw would wear today.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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