‘And Just Like That…’ Costume Designer Reveals Favorite Carrie Bradshaw Outfits
And Just Like That… caused a lot of controversy with the Sex and the City fan base, but many viewers were just thrilled to see some of their favorite characters back on the small-screen. Not only did fans get to see Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes back in action, but they witnessed some truly original fashion as well. Some of the outfits echoed sartorial features from Sex and the City, while others were completely new – and in a recent interview, the costume designer for the show, Molly Rogers, discussed a few of her favorite Carrie Bradshaw outfits from And Just Like That...
‘Sex and the City’ features a lot of fabulous fashion
The original Sex and the City series debuted on HBO in 1998. Based on a book by author Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City ostensibly told the story of four single women in New York City. While the characters and storylines provided a lot of entertainment, many fans began tuning into the series exclusively for the fabulous fashion.
All the characters rocked stylish ensembles, but it was the character of Carrie Bradshaw who emerged as a bona fide fashion icon. From the tutu and pink bodysuit that she wore in the title sequence of the show to the iconic newsprint dress that she wore when she confronted Natasha, Carrie was the centerpiece of most of Sex and the City’s biggest fashion moments. A lot of Carrie’s looks were controversial, and could often be described as quirky, but over the years, fans have debated her style endlessly.
What did the costume designer for ‘And Just Like That…’ say about her favorite Carrie Bradshaw costumes?
In a recent interview with Variety, Molly Rogers, the costume designer for And Just Like That… opened up about some of her favorite outfits on the show. Rogers revealed that she worked extensively with Parker to craft memorable looks for Carrie, noting that she has five particular favorites from the 10-episode run of And Just Like That…
Rogers called out the outfit that Carrie wore in the fourth episode of the series, which featured a rainbow sweater paired with a fluffy tutu. “It wasn’t the tutu from the opening sequence in the original show. But… it’s her comfort blanket. It’s her jean jacket. It’s a crinoline, it’s a tutu — it’s quintessential Carrie,” Rogers said.
Another favorite was the chic green skirt and blue ruffled top that Carrie wore in the scene where she walks through her “beige” apartment. Rogers described the outfit as “vibrant,” noting that the “deep, saturated colors” really popped against the neutral setting. In the fifth episode of And Just Like That…, Carrie can be seen wearing a simple “dry rot dress,” so-called because the garment was so vintage that it was actually disintegrating.
Rogers noted that outfit as one of her favorite Carrie looks, as well as the glittery maxi dress that Carrie wore after her hip surgery. Finally, Rogers called out the stunning baby blue Kamali dress worn by Carrie when on her date with Peter. “Everybody went crazy for the one-shoulder blue Kamali dress,” the costume designer said. “It was just a great, beautiful baby blue color and she just looks so chic and modern in it and threw a silk jacket on top of it — like it was a jean jacket, and I really loved that one.”
‘And Just Like That…’ is a 10-episode revival of ‘Sex and the City’
After years of speculation, And Just Like That…, a revival of Sex and the City, was announced in 2020. The series debuted on HBO Max in December 2021, featuring many of the show’s original stars, including Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York-Goldenblatt. Set around a dozen years after the TV series ended, And Just Like That... quickly became a pop-culture talking point.
While the characters have gone through major changes in the series, one thing that remained consistent is the franchise’s focus on fashion. Carrie Bradshaw, in particular, got several big moments to shine, rocking buzzworthy ensembles that recalled the glory days of Sex and the City.
