Samantha Jones never walked into a room quietly. The PR queen of Sex and the City dressed the way she lived: loud, confident and completely on her own terms. Kim Cattrall’s Samantha wore the brightest colours, the sharpest suits and the most leopard of anyone in the group, and she never once apologised for it. Here are 23 of her best looks.
What made Samantha’s style work
Costume designer Patricia Field gave each of the four women a clear style, and Samantha’s was power. Where Carrie experimented and Charlotte stayed classic, Samantha dressed like the most important person in the room. Her clothes were fitted, bright and built to be noticed, whether she was closing a deal or heading out for the night.
Her signatures:
- Bold, saturated colour, often head to toe
- Sharp skirt suits and fitted blazers
- Colour blocking, like blue with yellow or pink with red
- Leopard and other animal prints
- Halter necks and slip dresses for evening
- Statement earrings and big sunglasses
The 23 best Samantha Jones outfits
1. The hot pink suit
Matching jacket, matching trousers, matching bag. Peak Samantha.
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2. Red dress by the window
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3. The leopard dress
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4. Blue blazer, yellow skirt
Colour blocking before it had a name.
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5. Red top and pale jeans
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6. Pink jacket, green skirt
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7. Head-to-toe blue satin
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8. The red slip dress
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9. Pink jacket, red trousers
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10. The white suit
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11. Giraffe print
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12. Leather jacket and sunglasses
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13. Yellow top and jeans
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14. Short blue dress
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15. A colour-block shopping trip
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16. The orange halter
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17. Yellow skirt, powder blue top
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18. Blue print dress
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19. Yellow top, white trousers
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20. A printed wrap dress on the lawn
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21. Orange top, white trousers
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22. Blue dress and a giant sun hat
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23. Blue dress with a printed scarf
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How to dress like Samantha today
Go bold. Pick one strong colour and wear it head to toe, or put two brights together, like cobalt and yellow or pink and red. Invest in a sharp, fitted blazer you can wear with a matching skirt or trousers. Add something animal print, a pair of statement earrings and big sunglasses. Then walk in like you own the place.
For more from the series, see our 43 best Carrie Bradshaw outfits.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Samantha Jones’s costumes?
Patricia Field was the costume designer of Sex and the City and both films.
What was Samantha Jones’s style?
Bold and powerful: bright colours, fitted suits, animal print and plenty of glamour for nights out.
Who played Samantha Jones?
Kim Cattrall played Samantha in the series (1998–2004) and in both films.
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