The Carrie Bradshaw Capsule: 9 Summer Outfits, Each Under $150 Total

While scrolling through the endless trove of Sex and the City paparazzi and still images recently, I found myself thinking that Carrie Bradshaw's summer style resonates more than ever now. She was the epitome of the late '90s/early 2000s fashion girl, and seeing as that's the way many 2019 fashion girls aspire to dress, I'm here to make it a little easier on you all.

Another fun thing that I did recently was create a budget capsule wardrobe of 14 outfits, each under $150, which probably sounds impossible, but I like a challenge. And that brings me back to SATC. If you want to look cool this summer with very little effort, all you really need to do is dress like Carrie Bradshaw. (You'll see what I mean below). Since you're probably saving up for a summer vacation or perhaps those amazing boots you saw on the F/W 19 runways, why not do it on the cheap? Below, peruse Carrie Bradshaw's summer style and shop everything you need to create nine under-$150 outfits (approximately—I did my best) to see you through until Labor Day.

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640011981-image

Little White Dress + Strappy Heels

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640027254-image

(Image credit: Philip Ramey/Corbis via Getty Images)

Carrie Bradshaw was always a fan of minidresses with statement accessories.

White Tank Top + Utility Pants + Baguette Bag

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640018271-image

(Image credit: Getty Images)

I'm so glad Bradshaw's signature baguette bag is cool again.

Pendant Necklace + Slip Dress + PVC Mules

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640017066-image

(Image credit: Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Television/Getty Images)

This Carrie Bradshaw look is one you'll probably see at a wedding next month.

White Tank Top + Long Shorts + White Pumps

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640022620-image

(Image credit: Bill Davila/WireImage)

Another Bradshaw-approved trend that's back is long shorts. She wore them well.

Pendant Necklace + Tube Top + Utility Pants

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640019883-image

(Image credit: Getty Images)

It was always apparent that Bradshaw put plenty of thought into her casual outfits too.

Waist-Tie Top + Light-Wash Jeans + Low Platforms

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640025559-image

(Image credit: James Devaney/WireImage)

This iconic Carrie Bradshaw look is one you'll probably see on a few influencers' IG feeds in a few short weeks.

Slip Dress + White Dress

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640013260-image

(Image credit: Diane L. Cohen/Getty Images)

Carrie Bradshaw knew how to wear a party dress, am I right?

Satin Camisole + Long Shorts + PVC Mules

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640021291-image

(Image credit: Tom Kingston/WireImage)

This chic summer look could easily transition to evening.

Printed Dress + White Pumps

carrie-bradshaw-summer-capsule-wardrobe-280117-1558640024165-image

(Image credit: Tom Kingston/WireImage)

It's always wise to add a few versatile dresses to your wardrobe each summer, that you can just throw on with a few simple accessories and go.

Next up, six summer trends Carrie Bradshaw would never wear.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.