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So classic.
If anyone has taken the idea of the world as their runway to heart, it’s Sarah Jessica Parker. Whether it’s onscreen as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City or on the red carpet as herself, the actor has made it known that she’s not one to shy away from a bold look — and even when she’s in her off-duty mode, she still manages to stand out in the crowd. Decades of premieres, award shows, and other appearances have built up to some of Parker’s most iconic looks ever. And they’re clear proof that the Hollywood A-lister does not merely love fashion — when the opportunity presents itself, she defines it.
The 57-year-old actor and designer may be most known for her role as the fashion-forward columnist from SATC, but her penchant for statement-making fashion didn’t start there. Her earliest red carpet moments show a daring streak to her sartorial decisions, which has stayed with her throughout the years (especially when she attends the Met Gala). Of course, like anyone who spends years zeroing in on their style, there have been a handful of style evolutions in the actor’s wardrobe that have not gone undocumented. And if you take a quick scroll through her best looks yet, you’ll see that they’re only getting better as they come.
Scroll down to see SJP’s most iconic looks to date below.
1991
At the 1991 premiere of For The Boys, Parker showed her knack for bold fashion with a colorful beaded jacket, a gold metallic bra top, and a pair of red velvet trousers.
1993
At the second-ever MTV Movie Awards, Parker made a statement in a white jumpsuit with side slits up to her thighs.
1997
At times, it seemed as though the personality of Parker's iconic character, Carrie Bradshaw, bled into her sartorial decisions. Case in point: the 1997 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards, where she donned the DKNY “naked dress” that was also seen in the first season of Sex and the City.
1999
Not one to shy away from experimenting with clothes, the actor wore a tan corset and black shorts for the 18th Annual CFDA Awards in New York City in 1999.
2000
Parker attended the 57th Golden Globe Awards in 2000, where she won an award for her performance in SATC wearing a sparkling blush-hued gown by Richard Tyler.
2000
For a more playful contrast, the actor sported a ballet-inspired feather dress by Oscar de la Renta for the 52nd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2000. The look felt like the high-fashion version of the tulle ensemble she wore in the opening credits of SATC.
2001
Parker opted for another bold outfit — a beaded bandeau top and flowing midi skirt — when she went to the 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in 2001. That night, she won the award for Female Actor in a Comedy Series.
2003
In 2003, the actor chose to wear a layered organza gown from Chanel’s Haute Couture collection, maintaining a pattern of wearing pink to awards shows.
2004
The award-winning actor opted for a black ensemble at the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2004 — a lace dress with a statement-making feathered skirt.
2006
Parker posed with friend and designer Lee Alexander McQueen at the Met Gala, where the theme was AngloMania. The pair wore coordinated outfits featuring a tartan print.
2007
For a more low-key appearance at the 2007 Links for Life Gala, Parker wore a fringed mini dress from Fendi, which felt reminiscent of the naked dress from nearly a decade before.
2008
In 2008, Parker made headlines when she attended the Sex and the City film premiere in London while wearing a muted green dress with a coordinating fascinator.
2009
In 2009, the actor wore a tulle Dior Haute Couture gown for the 81st Academy Awards and gave off major Cinderella vibes.
2010
The actor wore another fascinator for the premiere of Sex and the City 2 in 2010. This time, she coordinated it with a high-low LBD by Alexander McQueen.
2011
At a Moscow press event for I Don't Know How She Does It, Parker stunned in a scarlet Giambattista Valli gown with a matching cape and silver hoops.
2012
The actor mixed grandeur and grunge at the amfAR New York Gala when she wore a pink Oscar de la Renta gown with a leather Theyskens’ Theory jacket. For accessories, she added white gloves and dark gray pointed heels.
2014
In 2014, Parker cemented her status as a style guru at the Met Gala with this classic Oscar de la Renta ballgown. (The dress code was white tie.)
2015
The following year at the Met Gala, she took her headwear to a whole new level in a flame-inspired headpiece, which she wore with a dress from her collaboration with H&M.
2017
At the New York City Ballet's 2017 Fall Fashion Gala, the actor shined in a blue sequin dress with fringe details by Monse.
2019
Just in case you needed any convincing, this neon pink Zac Posen dress from her appearance at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala proves that Parker still loves the cheery hue.
2021
The actor isn’t afraid to mix various patterns and colors. Underneath a camel coat, she layered a printed floral dress with lace details over a tie-dye shirt. Her accessories included bright red pumps and monogrammed Gucci knee socks.
2022
For the opening night of the Broadway show Plaza Suite, a play in which Parker starred alongside husband Matthew Broderick, she wore a dress made from light pink, crepe back satin dress and an embroidered tulle top layer by Prabal Gurung.
2022
Parker brought back her signature headwear, the fastener, with her interpretation of the Met Gala’s Gilded Glamour theme.
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