43 Style Lessons We Learned From Carrie Bradshaw

Updated on April 23, 2017 at 5:00 PM

If there's one woman who taught us everything we know about fashion, it's Carrie Bradshaw. The headstrong fashionista at the center of HBO's Sex and the City franchise has broken more style rules than we can count and has inspired us to do the same.

From her tulle skirts to her masterful print-mixing, Carrie spent six seasons as the best dressed woman on television, and let's not forgot the epic movie looks too, all thanks to the show's stylist Patricia Field. Sure, years have passed and trends have come and gone in between, but there are plenty of reasons we'll look to Carrie as our style inspiration forever.

Read on for 43 lessons we learned from our style icon, because why wouldn't we take our fashion advice from the woman who said, "I like my money where I can see it — hanging in my closet."

A Fancy Dress in the Daytime? Do It

Let Your Clothing Be Loud, and Your Accessories Louder

There's No Such Thing as Too Extravagant

If You Want to Wear Heels and Sweatpants, Go For It

Don't Be Afraid to Rock Every Color of the Rainbow

Head-to-Toe Black Has Just the Right Amount of Attitude

An Oversize Knit Doesn't Have to Feel Bulky

It's OK to Wear Your PJ's in Public

Quirky Vintage Pieces Make Your Outfit Feel Unique

Wear Your Summer Favorites Year-Round, Just Learn to Layer

Don't Be Afraid to Show Some Skin — Even When the Temperature Drops

A Classic Coat Will Never Go Out of Style

Vertical and Horizontal Stripes Are Nice, but Don't Discount Diagonal

Always Have a Party Dress on Hand

Dare to Wear Pants Under a Dress

Stuffy Suits Instantly Become After-Hours Appropriate When Paired With a Tee

When in Doubt, It's Always Chanel

Sneakers Are the Staple Even the Fashion World Loves

A Great Woman Always Has Sunglasses on Hand

Matching Is Not a Requirement

Add a Pop of Color to an All-White Look to Stand Out From the Crowd

Don't Let Cold Weather Ruin a Great Outfit

Cold Weather Is Just a Chance to Wear Cozy Accessories

When You Get the Opportunity to Dress Up, Take It

Knee-High Boots Can Make Any Outfit Feel Sexy

Mix Colors, Prints, and Patterns With Abandon

You Can Wear a Flamenco Skirt to Dinner

Classic Is Always in Style

An LBD Doesn't Have to Be Boring

You Shouldn't Have to Hide a Great Bra

When in Doubt, Wear Red

A Basic Tank Top Can Be Dressed Up Too

You Don't Choose Your Wedding Dress, It Chooses You

Borrow From the Boys, and Don't Apologize For It

You Can Never Go Too Bold With Accessories

There's No Need to Wear What Everyone Else Is Wearing

When You Get the Chance to Wear Couture, Say Yes

Even on Vacation, Bring On the Outfit Drama

Dress For Yourself, Not For Anyone Else

When You Travel, Don't Be Afraid to Embrace the Local Dress Code

Your Closet Can Never Be Too Full

Your Outfit Should Always Make You Smile

Never Let the Rules Stand in the Way of a Great Outfit