Don’t forget the #SATC fashion inspo!

For six seasons, from 1998 to 2004, “Sex and the City” wowed audiences with not just how far they were willing to push the sexual envelope, but with the fashion choices, too. In fact, turning on HBO on Sunday nights just to see what costume designer Patricia Field had picked out for the cast was just as fun as seeing what new sexual terminology was going to come into play during that episode. Analingus, anyone?

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Although many parts of “Sex and the City” haven’t aged well, we would be remiss to not call the show ahead of its time — because it was. It would also be a major faux pas to not acknowledge the role it played in fashion, then and now. After all, SATC did make designers like Manolo Blahnik household names and, at least for a short stint, convinced the world outside New York City that some New Yorkers actually dressed like iconically fashionable female characters, like Carrie Bradshaw

While Carrie may have been the standout character because of her fearless fashion risks, she certainly wasn’t alone. Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte, and even Stanford all came into their own throughout the series, fashionably speaking, leaving an indelible imprint on pop culture. If you’ve ever watched the show and found yourself coveting the look of one of Carrie’s besties, allow us to give you a hand. You don’t have to live in New York to dress like a fashionista in the making.

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Similar to her friend Carrie, Samantha Jones isn’t afraid of colors and big prints. But while Carrie rocks her style with a somewhat bohemian approach, Samantha is much more upscale, dressing as the New York City power publicist that she is.

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To steal Samantha’s look, you need to embrace boldness from head to toe. That means going for big earrings, low-cut tops and dresses, and animal prints. Although Samantha runs her own PR agency and doesn’t have a boss to contend with regarding her fashion choices, she keeps her daytime looks professional.

At night and for events, Samantha knows it’s important to shine and often opts for all things shimmer. Samantha is proof that fashion is ageless, and sequins are forever.

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As far as style evolution goes, Miranda Hobbs reigns supreme. While she starts the series in fairly boring tailored suits, she comes into her own over the six seasons and starts playing with colors and patterns.

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If you want to be mistaken for Miranda Hobbs the next time you walk into work, invest in a few suits that have a bit of a queer, androgynous feel to them that will get the office gossiping. This look should be complemented by sensible shoes and even more sensible jewelry.

When getting ready to go out on the town with the girls, it’s important to channel timeless sophistication that won’t go out of style. An easy way to pull this off is by having at least one black sheath dress in your wardrobe that can be worn with a high black heel and a bold lip.

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If you want to steal Charlotte’s look, it might be time to re-examine who you are and what you want to be. Are you waspy meets preppy dipped in pink, or not?

While Charlotte’s style changed as she aged, in the early days she was all about twin sets, full or pleated skirts, and a matching designer bag. Basically, you want to look as though you’ve just been plucked out of a Ralph Lauren ad. At night, Charlotte took things up several notches — especially after marrying into Trey MacDougal’s family fortune.

Just like Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte, Stanford was another one whose entire look elevated with time. While he always stuck with suits and bowties, his color palette got exponentially louder over the seasons.

One of the best things about Stanford’s style is that his daytime outfits easily roll into nighttime looks. If a suit works during the day, it certainly works at night.