I Love Original Sex and the City Style—These Under $100 Picks Are the Vibe

I'll never forget the first time I saw an ad for Sex and the City. It was 1998 and I was 10. I'd grabbed a magazine on my dad's bed (child of divorce here) and on the back was the image of Sarah Jessica Parker naked (gasp!), save for a laptop covering her holy parts against a New York skyscraper backdrop. 'Sex' (gasp, gasp!) is obviously in the title as well which I'm sure is why this moment was so vividly burned into my little brain. And while initially I took note of Sex and the City for what SJP wasn't wearing, Carrie Bradshaw's looks have now become so iconic, 25 years after the show first premiered, I'm still fawning over them.

For one, nineties and early aughts style don't appear to be going anywhere, in fact, their appeal only seems to be getting stronger (cue capri pants' recent resurgence). In my humble opinion, the era owes its prevalence in the cultural zeitgeist in large part to SATC's impeccable stylist, Patricia Field, who, over and over again outfitted Carrie in show-stopping looks that have clearly stood the test of time. From slip dresses to paige boy caps, Carrie's style was always a bit unpredictable which is probably why it's still exciting and enviable today. 

Sometimes minimal, sometimes over-the top, but always inspiring, I've narrowed down 5 of my favorite Carrie outfits just below, as well as the key pieces you need to get the look. What's more? They're all under $100. Manolo's all around!