The Lazy Way To Do Dressing Up, According To Carrie Bradshaw - The Gloss Magazine

The Lazy Way To Do Dressing Up, According To Carrie Bradshaw

Lest we forget, Carrie Bradshaw was the original high-low dresser …

Yes, we all know Carrie Bradshaw can pull off a tutu (see Sarah Jessica Parker’s nod to the iconic tulle skirt from the show’s opening credits at last night’s And Just Like That premiere). The Sex and the City character is known for her hyper-glamorous wardrobe but, lest we forget, Carrie Bradshaw was also the originator of high-low dressing. A baseball top with a full skirt, an oversized men’s shirt with a towering high heel, a knitted jumper and a diamond necklace: Carrie routinely paired formalwear with something ultra-casual long before it hit the mainstream.

Seeing Sarah Jessica Parker in a flannel shirt and costume jewellery on the set of And Just Like That is one of those Carrie Bradshaw oufits that’s pure magic, in our opinion. Indeed, it’s also a refreshing departure from the self-conscious fashion hoopla that surrounds the HBO revival that – is it just us? – verges further from real style into fashion hyperbole. 

Main image (left to right): Instagram @andjustlikethatcostumes, Instagram @everyoutiftonsatc.

Scroll for some lazy dress-up ideas inspired by Carrie’s look.

Add a glitzy shirt to anything – leggings, jeans – for instant cool. You’ll feel dressy while still maintaining a semblance of warmth – and comfort. Indulge in a red lip or fancy earring if you’re feeling a little bit extra. This shimmering blouse, €22.99, by H&M is just right.

If you’re going to do a ‘party up top, casual below’ kind of look then you can’t go wrong with these Ella jeans, €399, by Khaite. The high-rise waist and cropped flare feel pretty special. 

Feathered pyjamas worn to dinner feel very Carrie Bradshaw. This pair, €256, by Sleeper have become a cult favourite, and we can see why. Pair with a blazer and some kitten heels, and you’re good to go.

Every lazy dresser knows that comfort is king. In other words, always pair your LBD with flats, your feet will thank you at the end of the evening. These leather cowboy boots, €119, by Zara, make the cut.

The cardinal rule of lazy dressing? Throw. A. Sequin. At. It. That old classic of jeans and a nice top is popular for a reason. This Zadig & Voltaire top, €395 at Costume, looks perfect with denims.

Have to wear a dress? Do it the cheat’s way and make it knitted. This ribbed dress, €99.95, from Massimo Dutti is made from cashmere – sounds just right. 

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