While Carrie Bradshaw may be WFH wardrobe #goals, SJP's personal style transformation is the post-lockdown inspo we need right now
Sarah Jessica Parker will always have a place in our hearts. We first fell in love with her sense of style when she played Carrie Bradshaw in the ever-so-chic Sex and The City.
But just when we thought we'd seen the last of that iconic show, it's recently been revealed that there's set to be something of a revival in the form of a 10-episode series revisiting the iconic SATC characters 20 years on, with production due to begin this spring for HBO Max.
"A new chapter begins…"
Ever since SJP first appeared on our screens we've been pretty much obsessed with every look she's given us, and were super excited to have her back on our screens over the last few years in the much-loved TV show Divorce .
From her early days in the limelight - when 90s suiting clearly rubbed off on this OG fashion influencer - to her more recent appearances, we've seen SJP wear everything from bodycon mini dresses on the red carpet to fuchsia, full-length gowns with a train on a side street.
Serving up some of the most epic post-lockdown style inspo, we'd be lying if we said we weren't hoping to replicate a large proportion of her late 80s/early 90s wardrobe the minute we're allowed back out into the real world. We're talking oversized blazers. We're talking slip dresses. We're talking epic perms.
As she celebrates her 56th birthday this week, take a moment for a little trip down memory lane and have a look at the style transformation of Carrie Bradshaw's real life persona, trend-setter Sarah Jessica Parker...
Getty ImagesIt's official - Sarah Jessica Parker circa April, 1987 is our post-lockdown aesthetic inspo. LOOK at that hair. Swoon.
Getty ImagesHmm...could this really be SJP? The future tastemaker poses at a Vanity Fair party back in 1997 – but in the years BPF (Before Patricia Field), Miss Parker looks totally different.
PA PhotosThe suited and booted Parker-Broderick newlyweds hit the red carpet in 1997.
PA PhotosTurning to the blonde side, Sarah Jessica works it in a cream minidress at 1997’s VH1 Fashion Awards.
PA PhotosCarrie curls ahoy! Dabbling in colour at an HBO network event for Comic Relief, SJP’s basque and patterned skirt remind us what Nineties fashion was all about.
PA PhotosWhat a difference a year makes! With a glammed up outfit and a sleeked down ‘do, we’re giving her extra props for being one of the first to rock shorts on the red carpet.
PA PhotosOur favourite TV style icon had this Oscar de la Renta gown made for her Emmys red carpet appearance in 2000. Wow!
PA PhotosSJP wore this spangly bandeau and skirt to the 2001 SAG awards with her SATC gal pals.
PA PhotosHere's Carrie and Samantha pounding the streets of the Upper East Side in their trademark killer heels...
PA PhotosSporting a choppy new bob, the soon-to-be-pregnant star holds up her Golden Globe in 2002, where she picked up the award for Best Actress, no less.
PA PhotosShowing off her enviable glow, Miss Parker keeps it simple in a white empire line dress at the premiere of the new series of Sex and the City in 2002. The finishing touch? A big old corsage, à la Carrie Bradshaw.
PA PhotosWith the bump ready to pop, Sarah Jessica takes some fashion notes at the Narciso Rodriguez spring/summer 2003 show at New York Fashion Week, with co-star Kristin Davis in tow.
PA PhotosNew mum SJP films one of the last ever episodes of Sex and the City (sob!) in an embroidered coat. We know it might look like a tablecloth, but hey in our eyes that’s all part of Carrie’s charm.
PA PhotosGrinning from ear to ear, SJP poses for paps in her Oscar de la Renta dress at the CDFA awards in 2003.
PA PhotosTake one ruffled, violet Yves Saint Laurent number, add a pair of red stilettos, turquoise earrings and fishnet tights and what do you get? An unexpected moment of fashion brilliance.
PA PhotosGoing all fairy princess on us again, Sarah took this OTT Chanel Couture gown down the Emmys red carpet in 2003.
PA PhotosTada! Proving that the perfect LBD really is the Holy Grail of fashion, SJP nailed it with this low key get-up which she wore to a Sex and the City seminar (and yes, we also want to enroll in that class).
PA PhotosOne of our favourites! SJP called on Oscar de la Renta again to come up with this floor –skimming, ruffled fuchsia number - and lets the dress do all the talking by going jewel-free and letting her hair hang loose.
PA PhotosAnother awards ceremony, another Chanel Couture gown – oh to be SJP!
PA Photos“If you can find someone to love the you you love, well that’s just fabulous.” Carrie takes her final bow (or so we thought) in this utterly amazing outfit – cue an empty hole left in our Thursday night tv schedule for good.
PA PhotosThe very private Parker-Brodericks get papped on a rare off-duty day walking in New York’s West Village in 2004. See, even SJP wears flip flops sometimes...
PA PhotosIt’s Oscar de la Renta again for Sarah, in a green, fitted dress at the New York City Ballet Gala in 2004.
PA PhotosShe bags another Chanel Couture gown (her wardrobe must be stuffed with them) to pick up another Emmy Award in 2004.
PA PhotosSJP launched herself into the world of perfumes with the release of her first fragrance, Lovely, at Harvey Nichols in 2005.
At the premiere of The Odd Couple, the Brodericks look anything but in their his ‘n’ hers black tie looks.
PA PhotosAwww. SJP melted our hearts a little in her nautical get-up as she snapped away on her digital camera at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony for husband Matthew Broderick.
PA PhotosIn 2006, SJP headed to Berlin to promote her new Matthew McConaughey rom-com, Failure To Launch.
PA PhotosThe Alexander McQueen gown chose to wear to the Costume Institute Gala in 2006 wasn’t to everyone’s taste, but we loved it.
PA PhotosStyle chameleon Sarah Jessica goes for classic and elegant – and totally spot-on – wearing a ruffled navy dress to New York’s MOMA annual garden party in 2006.
PA PhotosSJP keeps it monochrome at a 2006 film premiere in a cute Fendi mini dress and sparkly Louboutin pumps.
PA PhotosWe just love the big blooms that were splashed across this coat that SJP wore to Gala in back 2007 – ahead of the trend, as always.
PA PhotosSarah Jessica hits a Film Society Gala in 2007 in a Peter Soronen dress, Proenza Schouler jacket, Fendi clutch, Judith Lieber belt and Fred Leighton jewellery.
PA PhotosIt was a long time in the making, but television’s most fashionable leading lady finally released her own clothing line back in 2007. The pocket money prices and easy-to-wear designs made Bitten a big hit – and the fact SJP kept modelling the range herself didn’t hurt either.
PA PhotosSJP arrived in style at the UK premiere of the SATC movie wearing an Alexander McQueen dress and a Philip Treacy hat.
PA PhotosSJP nails it at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards in this sparkly mini from L’Wren Scott’s Fall 2008 collection and a pair of lace-up white Christian Louboutin for L’Wren Scott boots.
PA PhotosSarah Jessica Parker looked epic in this Christian Dior Haute Couture at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
PA PhotosReminding us exactly why she’s our favourite girl crush, SJP walks the 2010 Oscars red carpet in this striking Chanel Couture dress, finished with a dusting of diamond accessories.
Rex FeaturesPretty in candyfloss pink, Sarah Jessica revs up a simple silk dress with a pair of quirky patterned tights.
PA PhotosPerfecting princess style in this Marchesa LBD, complete with ruffled tulle skirt and super-cute embroidered star details for an event in 2010.
PA PhotosSJP wears her heart on her, er, necklace in this vintage-look white dress and statement jewel, as she attends a New York art screening in 2010.
Rex FeaturesA huge Halston Heritage suede bag and Louis Vuitton scarf up the ante on this simple vest and cords combination as SJP strolls through New York in April 2010.
Rex FeaturesJust like alter-ego Carrie, eclectic is Sarah's middle name. We love the way she added an individual twist to this girly Elie Saab Couture dress with a mismatched emerald satin jacket at the New York City ballet.
PA PhotosSJP does glam grunge in this sequinned slip, oversized knit and chain strap bag at a film premiere during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.
PA PhotosAs Sex and The City 2 hype hits fever pitch, SJP takes centre stage on the red carpet at the annual Met Ball in this fairytale frock by Halston Heritage.
GettyAnother red carpet event called for another showstopping dress for SJP. Sarah wore a blue-grey sequinned gown for a gala in New York, and paired the look with pretty makeup and a sleek up-do.
Getty ImagesWe're getting serious Carrie Bradshaw vibes from this outfit SJP sported at an event in New York. A special mention must go to those sparkly pointed shoes... perfect!
Getty ImagesSJP gives us major 1960s flapper vibes with this gorgeous metallic dress and matching shoes. The star combined her great outfit with pretty ombre locks at the La Mama Fall 2015 Gala in New York City.
Rex FeaturesSJP nods to the off-the-shoulder trend at the 2016 Accessories Council ACE Awards.
Wow, what an incredible dress SJP chose for the New York premiere of HBO's new series, Divorce. The dark purple embellished dress by Dolce and Gabbana is giving us major Carrie Bradshaw vibes
SJP looks fabulous in a black and white dress with a cute belt as she attends TimesTalks at NYU Skirball Center.
Getty ImagesProof that she can make anything work, SJP wooed us all in a blue floral dress and snake-print slingbacks. The pop of neon across her bag made the look feel super fresh and youthful.
Getty ImagesLighting up Manhattan, she stepped out onto the street in a voluminous bright pink gown by Zac Posen as she made her way to the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala.
