Celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker's 60 Most Memorable Looks Ever If anyone knows fashion, it's SJP. By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 16, 2023 @ 04:54PM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Barry King/WireImage On-screen and off, Sarah Jessica Parker is a style icon. Over the course of her 30-plus-year career, she has demonstrated the power of fashion to express, enhance, and even transform your look. It's what's led her to cultivate her own personal style — and shoe empire — as well as inspire countless others to do the same. After all, who can forget the gold-bra-and-sequined-jacket-combo she stepped out in for one of her first red carpets? Or the iconic Dior newspaper dress she wore playing Carrie Bradshaw? To celebrate Parker's impeccable taste, we rounded up 60 of her best style moments. Sarah Jessica Parker Has Been Pulling These 10 Fashion Tricks Since the '80s Keep scrolling for SJP's most memorable fashion moments throughout the years. 01 of 60 December 11, 2022 Bruce Glikas / WireImage Parker looked ravishing at the opening night of Some Like It Hot! on Broadway. Her sequined dress and pearl necklace combined with white overcoat reads as a modern take on Old Hollywood glamour. 2022 Is All About Pearlcore, According to Pinterest and Fashion Experts 02 of 60 September 27, 2022 Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images We were thrilled when Disney finally gave us a sequel to one of our favorite Halloween films of all time. But even more thrilling? The gray, pink, and purple Armani Privé ensemble SJP wore to the Hocus Pocus 2 premiere. Sarah Jessica Parker Had a Mother-Daughter Night Out At the Premiere of 'Hocus Pocus 2' 03 of 60 May 2, 2022 John Shearer / Getty Images The Met Gala is one of the most — if not the most — anticipated fashion events of the year. At the 2022 fête, Parker nailed the year's theme of In America: An Anthology of Fashion, by paying tribute to former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln with her black and white petticoat dress. 04 of 60 March 28, 2022 Roy Rochlin / Getty Images Parker looked like she came straight out of a fairy tale in this pink Prabal Gurung dress with silver tulle overlay. She was celebrating the opening night of the Neil Simon play Plaza Suite, which she co-stars in alongside husband, Matthew Broderick. Talk about a power couple. Matthew Broderick Knew Sarah Jessica Parker Was "The One" the Moment He Saw Her 05 of 60 December 08, 2021 Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images SJP opted for a two-toned Oscar de la Renta dress complete with cape and tulle skirt for HBO Max's premiere of And Just Like That at the MoMA. Now if only we could see her twirl. 06 of 60 April 12, 2021 Jose Perez / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images "If I'm going to ask people for their hard-earned dollars, I'd better be making shoes I want to wear," the Sex and the City alum says of her SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker line. Here, the shoe lover and entrepreneur was seen outside her eponymous store in NYC. Her footwear of choice? Classic Mary Janes. Babydoll Shoes Are the Micro Fashion Trend We'll Be Wearing From Now Until 2021 07 of 60 May 04, 2019 Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images At the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Parker was all smiles — and for good reason. Everything about her Elie Saab Fall 2019 gown, from its gorgeous fabric to its romantic puff sleeves, made her look like red carpet royalty. 08 of 60 September 27, 2018 Gilbert Carrasquillo / WireImage Parker (alias "Lady in Red") took our breath away at the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala, stepping out in this bright ballgown — with ruby slippers to match. While the dress' color and volume were enough to turn heads, the sheer black detailing on the sleeves and back was what made it next level. 09 of 60 September 6, 2018 Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images The bombshell wowed us when she showed up to the premiere of Here And Now in this sultry navy number. With the all-over sparkle, flared sleeves, and high slit, she seemed to have invented a hot new style: disco glam. 10 of 60 September 5, 2018 Daniele Venturelli / Getty Images We love the interplay of Parker's textured lace top with her smooth satin skirt. It's both sexy and tasteful, making it highly appropriate for the event: Intimissimi's Italian lingerie show. 11 of 60 Vera Wang, 2017 Steve Granitz/Getty Images Our favorite fashion star paid homage to Carrie Fisher with a twisted updo. But it was her Vera Wang dress that made our hearts skip a beat. Sarah Jessica Parker Doesn't Think About Aging 12 of 60 Intimissimi Bra, 2017 Gotham/Getty Images Parker somehow managed to make even an exposed bra look chic during Intimissimi's store opening in New York. 13 of 60 Monse Fringe, 2017 James Devaney/Getty Images Go big or go home seems to be the motto. Parker turned an evening at the New York City Ballet into a breathtaking fashion show with a twirl-worthy Monse dress. 14 of 60 Dolce & Gabbana Jewel Dress, 2016 Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images The talented actress loves her lace. Here, she wowed in a Dolce & Gabbana dress covered in colorful gems. Her copper pumps added the perfect finishing touches to her look. 15 of 60 Metallic Purple Boots, 2016 D Dipasupil/Getty Images Sarah Jessica Parker proved that shoes make the outfit by pairing a sheer black dress with head-turning purple boots. Every Shade of Purple Is Trending for Fall 2022 16 of 60 Black-and-White Glam, 2016 Raymond Hall/Getty Images Who says black and white has to be boring? Certainly not Parker. Here, she made the colors pop by choosing a dress with layers of lace, sequins, and satin touches. And we can't forget to mention those jewel-toned heels. Julia Roberts Has Been Following This One Fashion Rule Since the ‘80s 17 of 60 Gingham Coat, 2015 Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com The star upped her style game with a sleeveless coat in gingham, accessorizing her look with an olive bag and heels. 18 of 60 Oscar de la Renta, 2014 David Fisher/Rex/REX USA For the Costume Institute Gala Benefit celebrating the Charles James exhibit, the A-lister arrived dressed to the nines in an Oscar de la Renta gown and white gloves. 19 of 60 Delphine Manivet, 2014 Splash News Always one to make a statement, SJP wowed in a triple silk organdi and velvet dress with tulle illusion panels from Delphine Manivet while attending the Footwear News Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame Gala. 20 of 60 Burberry, 2014 Humberto Carreno/startraksphoto.com Parker was one of the first celebs to rock Burberry's hot-off-the-runway monogrammed blanket poncho. 21 of 60 Striped Shirt and Skirt, 2014 Splash News Proving her street style status, SJP was snapped out in N.Y.C. in a red-and-white striped top that she expertly paired with a full-buttoned chunky striped midi-length skirt. 22 of 60 Maison Martin Margiela, 2013 Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Parker paraded out a bold style statement at the amfAR New York Gala in this fuchsia silk velvet column gown and sash by Maison Martin Margiela. Sarah Jessica Parker Has Used This French Moisturizer for Over 10 Years 23 of 60 Giles, 2013 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images At the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala, the actress fully embodied the punk theme in a gold, paint-splattered Giles gown that she paired with a custom Philip Treacy mohawk headpiece. 24 of 60 Naeem Khan, 2013 WENN.com Parker shimmered in a silver-gold beaded Naeem Khan fringe dress that was reminiscent of the flapper era. She styled it with bangles, layered necklaces and black pointed-toe pumps. 25 of 60 Prabal Gurung, 2013 Agostini/Invision/AP While attending the New York City Ballet Gala, the star wore a two-piece ensemble: a Prabal Gurung top and Olivier Theyskens full skirt. 26 of 60 Marc Jacobs, 2013 Daniel Deme/WENN.com At the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory press night at Theatre Royal in London, Parker lit up the red carpet in a black and gold stripe sequined Marc Jacobs dress that she paired with a Fendi baguette and black pointed-toe pumps. How to Wear Sequins and Shine Without Feeling So Extra 27 of 60 Blazer and Pants, 2013 George Pimentel/WireImage For Target's Toronto opening, the style icon took a casual take on the menswear trend, opting for a classic black fitted blazer and white cropped pants. 28 of 60 Oscar de la Renta, 2012 Gregory Pace/BEImages For the amfAR gala, Parker topped her pink Oscar de la Renta gown with a leather Theyskens' Theory jacket and added white gloves. 29 of 60 Louis Vuitton, 2012 Eric Ryan/Getty Images The actress and producer arrived for the Louis Vuitton runway show in a lacy LWD by the label and pointed-toe pumps. 30 of 60 Erdem, 2012 Nigel Waldron/Getty Images At the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, Parker took the stage in this Erdem sky-blue pastel lace design. 31 of 60 Giambattista Valli, 2011 Kristina Nikishina/Epsilon/Getty Images Parker attended a Moscow I Don't Know How She Does It press event in a scarlet Giambattista Valli gown complete with a cape and pavé hoops. Why This Fall Will Be the Season You Finally Embrace Capes 32 of 60 Chanel, 2011 Rex USA While in Melbourne, Australia to promote a film, the actress wore a tweed Chanel dress and sculptured black hat by Philip Treacy, which took over 200 hours to make. 33 of 60 L'Agence, 2011 Fame Pictures In London, Parker layered a knee-length L'Agence coat with a black tee and torn denim. A python L'Wren Scott tote and nude Jean-Michel Cazabat heels completed the look. 34 of 60 Antonio Berardi, 2011 API/Fame Pictures While in Germany to promote her film I Don't Know How She Does It, the actress wore Antonio Berardi on the red carpet. 35 of 60 Prabal Gurung, 2011 Ian West/PA Wire/Abaca USA At a press event at London's Soho Hotel, SJP wore a rose print Prabal Gurung design and glitter platforms. 36 of 60 Prabal Gurung, 2011 Roger Wong/INFphoto.com Parker sat down with David Letterman in a vermilion Prabal Gurung cape blouse and hot pink trousers. You Can Easily Recreate Spring 2022's Colorblocking Trend Using the Clothes in Your Closet 37 of 60 Elie Saab, 2011 Tony Barson/WireImage She took our breath away in a straight-from-the-runway floral design from Elie Saab. 38 of 60 Louis Vuitton, 2011 Anthony Behar/Sipa Press The actress feted UNICEF at the annual Snowflake Ball in a plumed Louis Vuitton confection that she paired with the label's calf leather pumps, Fred Leighton earrings, and stacked pavé bangles. 39 of 60 Chanel, 2010 Tsuni/Gamma-USA Parker rocked a gorgeous satin yellow Chanel Couture gown at the Oscars, which had a column shape and jeweled neckline. 40 of 60 Marchesa, 2010 Steve Marcus/Landov The actress wore a black sculpted tulle Marchesa minidress and black platform pumps at the ShoWest closing ceremony in Las Vegas. 41 of 60 Halston Heritage, 2010 Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection Dressed in an LBD, polka-dot pantyhose, and a statement necklace, Sarah Jessica Parker walked the red carpet for the Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Dinner. The 13 Best Black Tights of 2024, Tested and Reviewed 42 of 60 Vivienne Westwood, 2010 AP For the Japan premiere of Sex and the City 2, Parker donned a statement-making Vivienne Westwood gown, cinching her look with a Raven Kauffman "Harlow" belt. 43 of 60 Stella McCartney, 2010 Henry Lamb/Photowire/BEImages At Bravo's Upfront Party in New York City, SJP wore a Stella McCartney blazer and lace dress, accessorized with black pumps, a metallic mesh bag, and layered necklaces. 44 of 60 Proenza Schouler, 2010 Fame Pictures Parker strolled to a Central Park interview in a Proenza Schouler bubble dress topped with a pink blazer and accented with Nicholas Kirkwood sandals. 9 Different Types of Blazers Worth Adding to Your Wardrobe 45 of 60 Alexander McQueen, 2010 Rex/Rex USA For the Sex and the City 2 premiere in London, the actress wore a high-low Alexander McQueen gown with an elaborate Philip Treacy fascinator. 46 of 60 Halston, 2010 Toni Passig/Getty Images Parker wore Fred Leighton vintage jewelry and a metallic asymmetric Halston dress for her first of four outfits at the Bambi Awards in Germany. 47 of 60 Alexander McQueen, 2010 Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto The actress honored Alexander McQueen in a print gown from the late designer. To complete her look, she accessorized with Stephen Russell earrings and bracelets, plus a stingray diamond cuff and jade ring from VBH. 48 of 60 Alexander McQueen, 2010 Fred Duval To pay tribute to her late friend Alexander McQueen at his London memorial service, Parker donned one of his creations, a black-and-white coat dress design. 49 of 60 Dior Haute Couture, 2009 Kevin Mazur/WireImage At the Academy Awards, SJP looked ethereal in a Dior Haute Couture silver gown featuring gold accents, which she accessorized with Fred Leighton jewels. 50 of 60 Nina Ricci, 2008 Jim Spellman/WireImage Sarah Jessica Parker dazzled in a strapless silver Nina Ricci gown at the Sex And The City premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 51 of 60 Vivienne Westwood, 2008 Pacific Coast News For the jaw-dropping wedding scene in the first installment of the Sex and the City movie, the film's costume designers turned to Vivienne Westwood for a larger-than-life gown. 52 of 60 Oscar de la Renta, 2004 Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic Pretty in pink. The always glamorous star donned a strapless Oscar de la Renta dress for the FiFi Awards. 53 of 60 Jorgen Simonsen, 2003 WireImage For her first red carpet debut as a new mom, the actress flaunted her figure in a corset and matching trousers. 9 Sexy Corset Outfits 54 of 60 Chanel, 2003 Chris Delmas/VISUALPressAgency.com For the 55th Annual Emmy Awards, Sarah Jessica Parker chose this layered, organza soft pink dress by Chanel Couture, which dazzled on the red carpet. 55 of 60 Oversized Blazer, 2001 KMazur/WireImage The star nailed the menswear trend, opting for an off-white blazer, button-down, and red pumps. 56 of 60 Oscar de la Renta, 2000 Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage Sarah Jessica Parker chose a pink, ballerina-inspired feathered dress by Oscar de la Renta for the Emmy Awards, which was completed with a floral armband. 57 of 60 Dior, 2000 Craig Blankenhorn/New Line Cinema Best known for making two appearances on Sex and the City, the famed Dior newspaper dress is almost as iconic as Carrie Bradshaw herself. 58 of 60 Vivienne Westwood, 2000 Ke.Mazur/WireImage For the SAG Awards, the style star wore a gray Vivienne Westwood suit and matching clutch. 59 of 60 White Tutu, 1998 Fame Pictures, Inc Much like the famed Dior newspaper dress, the white tutu that Carrie Bradshaw dons in the opening sequence of Sex and the City and its first film is a significant part of pop culture history. "I remember I bought that tutu for $5!" says series costume designer Rebecca Weinberg. "Our seamstress had to duplicate it because we knew in the sequence it was going to get wet." Sarah Jessica Parker Just Recreated One of Carrie Bradshaw's Most Iconic Outfits 60 of 60 Embellished Jacket, 1991 Barry King/WireImage In true SJP fashion, the star showed off an embellished jacket, red velvet pants, and her signature abs at the film premiere of For The Boys.