The trick to emulating the style of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, or Charlotte - at least according to Glamour's executive fashion editor-at-large Suze Yalof Schwartz - is not to slavishly copy their tutus and slinky evening dresses. Instead, she suggests dressing in the spirit of the show and the movie. "You should think about taking it up a notch everyday," says Yalof Schwartz. "Dress like you're an extra in the movie. And never do things like wear track suits to brunch. You know they wouldn't be caught dead in them." Following her advice, we pulled together looks that are inspired by the lavish style of "Sex and the City" from local stores, while avoiding track suits at all costs. - CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
MIRANDA
Business meets neurotic pleasureJacket by Elie Tahari, $398, button skirt by Tahari, $159, tank by Hanro, $118, snakeskin sandals by Jimmy Choo, $595, Carlo Falchi clutch, $795, from Bloomingdale's.
CARRIE
Romantic inside, fashion risk taker outsideLiberty print puff sleeve dress by Comme des Garçons, $1,315, navy multitier skirt by Comme des Garçons, $650, from Barneys New York. Belt by Chanel, $1,595, from Bloomingdale’s. Shoes by Christian Louboutin, $875, bag by Balenciaga, $2,475, from Barneys New York.
SAMANTHA
The sex kitten roarsLeopard print dress by Alexander McQueen, $3,600, two-tone pump by Alexander McQueen, $1,410, black bag by Alexander McQueen, $1,235, from Alan Bilzerian.
CHARLOTTE
Ralph Lauren's museRibbon blouse by Nexx, $58, wool skirt by Charles Nolan, $248, pumps by Anne Klein, $89, purse by Hobo, $138, from Lord & Taylor.
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