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Carrie Bradshaw’s Hat Collection Is Outstandingly Good

Her bedazzled beanie was a lewk.

by Valerie Stepanova
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Carrie Bradshaw’s handbags and shoes were undoubtedly important parts to her wardrobe. However, she also amassed quite the hat collection, too, just in case you forgot. She loved this underrated accessory as much as her blue Manolo Blahnik pumps. See Carrie’s best hat moments, ahead.

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A Tan Newsboy Cap

In Season 4 of Sex and the City, Charlotte and Carrie gathered in Central Park for a casual sandwich rendezvous. For the occasion, Carrie wore a camel-colored newsboy cap, while Charlotte donned a printed bucket hat.Tom Kingston/WireImage/Getty Images

Newsboy Cap 2.0

Carrie went through a newsboy cap phase in the early 2000s — and this corduroy piece is proof. The Y2K layering trick — a tee plus a long-sleeve undershirt — felt like an unexpected choice for the glamour-loving character.Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Pink Fluff

For a Central Park date with her then-beau Aleksandr Petrovsky, Carrie wore a fluffy pink hat with pom-poms. The topper looked cute and playful with her outfit.Mark Mainz/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

A Peter Pan Cap

In the And Just Like That... opening scene, the iconic trio meet up for coffee and lunch. Carrie wore an (itty-bitty) feathered topper, which proved her love for hats still continues in her 50s.Craig Blankenhorn/HBO

A Floral Motif

While going through her storage boxes in episode 6 of And Just Like That..., Carrie wore a felt bowler-style hat. Here, the black and blue floral motif added an elegant retro touch.Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max

A Fedora Moment

In the very same episode, Carrie went sari shopping with Seema. She opted for a gray Fedora, which perfectly matched her duster coat.James Devaney/GC Images/Getty Images

An Oversize Sun Hat

Episode 6 was filled with so many memorable hat moments. Case in point: This supersized sun-blocking piece, which she wore while making breakfast in her brightly lit kitchen.Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max

A Black Fascinator

Carrie’s funeral outfit referenced the early ‘60s: A teacup dress with a V-cut neckline, a full lace skirt, and a black headpiece. In the words of Stanford, “She’s kind of our Jackie Kennedy.”Craig Blankenhorn/HBO

A Knit Beanie

Here’s a recipe for Carrie’s Parisian look: Style your tailored coat with a knitted beanie, a thin purple scarf, and a pair of pink gloves.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage/Getty Images

A Chic Black Hat

This hat moment is proof that no amount of wind will stop Carrie from wearing the accessory. The black, low-key piece served as the perfect finishing touch to her swanky monochromatic ensemble.James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images

A Bedazzled Beanie

Did Carrie’s pajama look from the Sex and the City movie foreshadow the era of lounge-friendly WFH attire? Here, she dressed for comfort and added a festive element to her outfit via a bedazzled beanie hat.James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images