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43 Style Lessons We Learned From Carrie Bradshaw
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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."
1 A Fancy Dress in the Daytime? Do It
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2 Let Your Clothing Be Loud, and Your Accessories Louder
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3 There's No Such Thing as Too Extravagant
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4 If You Want to Wear Heels and Sweatpants, Go For It
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5 Don't Be Afraid to Rock Every Color of the Rainbow
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6 Head-to-Toe Black Has Just the Right Amount of Attitude
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7 An Oversize Knit Doesn't Have to Feel Bulky
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8 It's OK to Wear Your PJ's in Public
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9 Quirky Vintage Pieces Make Your Outfit Feel Unique
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10 Wear Your Summer Favorites Year-Round, Just Learn to Layer
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11 Don't Be Afraid to Show Some Skin — Even When the Temperature Drops
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12 A Classic Coat Will Never Go Out of Style
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13 Vertical and Horizontal Stripes Are Nice, but Don't Discount Diagonal
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14 Always Have a Party Dress on Hand
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15 Dare to Wear Pants Under a Dress
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16 Stuffy Suits Instantly Become After-Hours Appropriate When Paired With a Tee
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17 When in Doubt, It's Always Chanel
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18 Sneakers Are the Staple Even the Fashion World Loves
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19 A Great Woman Always Has Sunglasses on Hand
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20 Matching Is Not a Requirement
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21 Add a Pop of Color to an All-White Look to Stand Out From the Crowd
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22 Don't Let Cold Weather Ruin a Great Outfit
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23 Cold Weather Is Just a Chance to Wear Cozy Accessories
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24 When You Get the Opportunity to Dress Up, Take It
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25 Knee-High Boots Can Make Any Outfit Feel Sexy
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26 Mix Colors, Prints, and Patterns With Abandon
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27 You Can Wear a Flamenco Skirt to Dinner
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28 Classic Is Always in Style
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29 An LBD Doesn't Have to Be Boring
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30 You Shouldn't Have to Hide a Great Bra
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31 When in Doubt, Wear Red
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32 A Basic Tank Top Can Be Dressed Up Too
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33 You Don't Choose Your Wedding Dress, It Chooses You
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34 Borrow From the Boys, and Don't Apologize For It
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35 You Can Never Go Too Bold With Accessories
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36 There's No Need to Wear What Everyone Else Is Wearing
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37 When You Get the Chance to Wear Couture, Say Yes
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38 Even on Vacation, Bring On the Outfit Drama
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39 Dress For Yourself, Not For Anyone Else
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40 When You Travel, Don't Be Afraid to Embrace the Local Dress Code
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41 Your Closet Can Never Be Too Full
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42 Your Outfit Should Always Make You Smile
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43 Never Let the Rules Stand in the Way of a Great Outfit
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