Textural fabrics play a massive role here
Whether it was Charlotte in country club clothes, Miranda in practical workwear that yielded softer and more fun outfits, Samantha in her power suits and gorgeous colors, or Carrie in her wild and untamed romanticism, each character was represented beautifully via clothing
It has a finer texture, a button-down collar, and a center-back pleat, that keeps this shirt polished enough for a fancy dinner or a day at the country club
The gathered chiffon skirt cascades beautifully, creating a soft, flowing look that complements every figure
In fact, weve flipped the notion of less formal so that black tie is now one of the most formal ways of dressing (aside from white tie, where you still need your tailcoat)