Fact: both Sarah Jessica Parker and Carrie Bradshaw are style icons.
And while Parker’s Sex and the City counterpart does typically get most of the attention thanks to her unforgettable outfits, SJP’s own aesthetic is surprisingly similar to that of the Manolo Blahnik-loving New York City columnist.
Whether it’s a case of life imitating art or vice versa remains unclear, but Parker has even been seen a number of times wearing almost exact replicas of Carrie’s many memorable ensembles.
From metallic fringe dresses to kimono-esque coats over lacy slips, scroll on for 12 times Sarah Jessica Parker dressed just like Carrie Bradshaw.
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In shimmery fringe dresses with straight hair, silver cuffs and stilettos.
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In multi-layered pearl necklaces.
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In a floaty white tank over a black bra with cropped pants and pointy pumps.
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In the ‘naked dress’.
![sarah jessica parker dressing like carrie bradshaw](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/10/sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-bradshaw-5.jpg)
In a minty tulle-skirted dress with a jacket and strappy silver stilettos.
![sarah jessica parker dressing like carrie bradshaw](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/78337/sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-bradshaw-6.jpg)
In a glimmering nude gown.
![sarah jessica parker dressing like carrie bradshaw](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/78338/sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-bradshaw-7.jpg)
In a lacy slip and a kimono-esque coat coat.
![sarah jessica parker dressing like carrie bradshaw](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/78339/sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-bradshaw-8.jpg)
In one-shoulder white mini dresses with floral shoulder accents.
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In a blazer, striped crew neck tee, pants and heeled sandals.
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In sheer little black dresses, pointy pumps and black coats.
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In bold florals against a cream palette.
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In brightly coloured sleeveless drop-waist dresses.