Sarah Jessica Parker's 50 Most Memorable Looks Ever
Happy birthday, Sarah Jessica Parker! The style icon, who turns 49 today, has had quite the busy year. From gracing our February cover to starring on Broadway in The Commons of Pensacola, Parker somehow fit in shoe designer on her already filled-to-the-brim resume. "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, available at Nordstrom stores.
And in true Carrie Bradshaw fashion, Parker also took on a major role reminiscent of her SATC character this year—acting as guest editor for Nordstrom’s style blog, The Thread. Is there anything this mother of three can’t do?!

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Many things have changed since Parker’s entry into Hollywood (bye-bye, big brown hair and bangs!), including her outfit choices.
Celebrate SJP’s birthday by browsing through her best style moments through the years!
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Vera Wang, 2017
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.
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Intimissimi Bra, 2017
Parker somehow managed to make even an exposed bra look chic during Intimissimi's store opening in New York.
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Monse Fringe, 2017
Go big or go home seems to be the motto. And Parker turned an evening at the New York City Ballet into a breathtaking fashion show with a twirl-worthy Monse dress.
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Dolce & Gabbana Jewel Dress, 2016
The 53-year-old 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.
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Metallic Purple Boots, 2016
Sarah Jessica Parker proved that shoes make the outfit by pairing a sheer black dress with head-turning purple boots (shop a similar style here for $52).
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Balck-and-White Glam, 2016
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-tone heels.
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Gingham Coat, 2015
The star upped her style game with a sleeveless coat in gingham, accessorizing her look with an olive bag and heels.
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Oscar de la Renta, 2014
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.
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Delphine Manivet, 2014
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.
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Burberry, 2014
Parker was one of the first celebs to rock Burberry's hot-off-the-runway monogrammed blanket poncho.
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Striped Shirt and Skirt, 2014
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.
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Maison Martin Margiela, 2013
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Giles, 2013
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Naeem Khan, 2013
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Prabal Gurung, 2013
While attending the New York City Ballet Gala, the star wore a two-piece ensemble: A Prabal Gurung top and Olivier Theyskens full skirt.
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Marc Jacobs, 2013
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 pointy-toe pumps.
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Blazer and Pants, 2013
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.
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Oscar de la Renta, 2012
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Louis Vuitton, 2012
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Erdem, 2012
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Giambattista Valli, 2011
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Chanel, 2011
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.
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L’Agence, 2011
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Antonio Berardi, 2011
While in Germany to promote her film 'I Don't Know How She Does It,' the actress wore Antonio Berardi on the red carpet.
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Prabal Gurung, 2011
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Prabal Gurung, 2011
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Elie Saab, 2011
Sarah Jessica Parker took our breath away in a straight-from-the-runway floral design from Elie Saab.
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Louis Vuitton, 2011
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Chanel, 2010
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Marchesa, 2010
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Halston Heritage, 2010
Dressed in a LBD, polka-dot tights, and statement necklace, Sarah Jessica Parker walked the red carpet for the Empire State Pride Agenda Fall Dinner.
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Vivienne Westwood, 2010
For the Japan premiere of Sex and the City 2, Sarah Jessica Parker donned a statement-making Vivienne Westwood gown, cinching her look with a Raven Kauffman "Harlow" belt.