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And Just Like That is full of little but potent references to Sex and the City that only big fans would notice. Not only do they serve as nostalgic throwbacks, but they also connect the characters' past and present experiences, showing how far they have come and how they have managed to preserve the essence of the original series.
This highlights their fashion sense, witty exchanges, and challenging moments in friendship, contributing to the lasting appeal of Carrie, Miranda, and the others. They remind us what made the original so touching to our hearts and how the spirit of it continues on today in the most subtle forms.
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Here is the list of the 7 Sex And The City references in And Just Like That that only keen eyes would notice:
7. Carrie's iconic purple sequined Fendi baguette makes a subtle return
Viewers of And Just Like That, season 1 episode 3, may have missed a moment where Carrie was wearing her purple sequin Fendi Baguette travel bag. This is the same bag a mugger stole from her in season 3, episode 17, of Sex and the City. The bag is very symbolically returned. The moment reveals that after these many years, Carrie is reunited with her past and reaffirms her personal style and identity. The costume designers went so far as to declare it was a subtle but controlled homage to long-time supporters. The purple bag is one of the glorious elements of fashion history.
The reference connects Carrie's life at the SATC to the one she has now in And Just Like That, reminding us of her strength. When I saw her carrying the same bag, which had been with her for many years, it warmed my heart and reminded me of happy memories and consistency. The moment conveys the idea that, despite the changes in her life, she still holds onto her timeless and unalterable elements, especially her sense of style.
6. Carrie falls and calls Miranda for help
In And Just Like That, episode 1 of Season 3, Carrie struggles with a crisis of emotion connected to a blank postcard sent by Aidan & an inexplicable alarm that is frighteningly ringing in her apartment. Then she calls Miranda and asks for her support and advice. Her voice is so panicked that it's impossible to understand. There is plain hilarity in the request.
“I’ve fallen—can you come?”
reminding her about the past experiences when she could depend on Miranda in minor emergencies. Carrie collapsed, literally or emotionally, and Miranda was always the first to respond.
In Sex and the City, season 4, episode 15, viewers may have missed the scene in which Carrie has a slight breakdown and immediately contacts one of her friends. The cuddy-poo relationship, where Carrie calls Miranda for help, shows that their friendship endures despite life changes.
The reliance on Miranda for comfort is charming, uncomplicated, and familiar. After a fall, Carrie calls for physical assistance, but she also wants to speak with someone who has always given her a firm foundation in New York and life.
5. Charlotte's worry over parenting is a reflection of her breakdown over Lily's adoption
In And Just Like That season 3 episode 4, Charlotte is extremely under pressure after her daughter Lily doesn't turn up to attend a major music audition. Charlotte has been working hard to be the ideal mom, and therefore, she begins to panic and questions whether she has screwed up Lily. She chats with Harry and sheds tears, showing that she cares. This scene is similar to one in Sex and the City, Season 6, Episode 10, where Charlotte cries after learning that she will eventually adopt Lily.
Charlotte's innermost feelings and her desire to do things perfectly are revealed on these two occasions. Despite her advanced age, she still has feelings. Although she tries her hardest to be a good mother, things don't always turn out how you want them to. At this point, the show reveals that Charlotte's love and concerns have not altered, making her personality more sympathetic and authentic to the audience.
4. Miranda sleeps with Mary in Season
In the episode "Outlook Good" of And Just Like That, Miranda goes to a lesbian bar where she meets Mary (a Canadian nun). They make love, and by the end of it, Miranda discovers Mary had never had sex before. Now comes the funny-sad turn. Despite being near God, Mary has a moment of weakness and picks up new information from Miranda.
This scene is connected to the previous Sex and the City religion-based jokes involving Miranda, when Magda tried displacing her vibrator with a Virgin Mary. Then Carrie went out with a Catholic boy who jumped in the shower after sex as a way to get sin off himself. This nun tale now reinforces that leitmotif. It features humor and religious themes, but it also shows Miranda as loving and compassionate. The religious references in the two series are part of her quest with religion, sexuality, and identity.
Religious puns in SATC were irreverent and light-hearted. The nun episode is richer and more felt here in And Just Like That. The scene honors Miranda's history while also showing her development. It observes her in an unusual, erratic way as she grows in acceptance and sincerity.
3. Carrie's love for the massive hat by Maryam Keyhani
Carrie is shown wearing a massive hat by Maryam Keyhani in the opening scene of season three of And Just Like That. She goes to Washington Square Park wearing this avant-garde, wild piece. Oddly enough, nobody remarks on this peculiarity, except Seema, who merely admires Carrie because of her confidence.
Carrie's bold hat choices in Sex and the City, especially the one that Jack Berger mockingly paired with a patronizing Nice hat, are similar to one in And Just Like That. The scene depicts her extensive, adventurous fashion nature and her ability to communicate using accessories.
The repeated parody of such a raucous collection of outfits in And Just Like That returns her to her unprecedented clothing style from the first series. The scene illustrates how Carrie continues to dress without regard for others. The reason is that she used to do and celebrate her uniqueness with loud proclamations, first and foremost.
2. The legendary "A woman's right to shoes" dialogue returns
In And Just Like That season 3 episode 5, Carrie's neighbor, biographer Duncan Reeves, complains that she wears high heels at home and disrupts him while working. Carrie responds by stating
"A woman's right to shoes"
just as she is permitted to walk in heels indoors. This reminds me of Sex and the City season 6 episode 9, in which Carrie's Manolo Blahniks are stolen at a baby shower because the attendees are required to travel barefoot. In a furious tone, Carrie accuses herself of needing to be replaced and even checks in with Manolo Blahnik as a married woman. She is resisting single-shaming and demanding that her style count. In both episodes, women's autonomy and fashion sense are emotionally and playfully defended.
And Just Like That installs that traditional Carrie feel. People who watched her were enthralled with her because she never apologized for not being boring, especially when it came to her love of fashion and constant use of it to make a statement.
1. Carrie's iconic Chanel blouse from Season 3
Audiences have seen Carrie wearing a floral print, colorful Chanel blouse with delicate diamante-studded double-C logos in And Just Like That season 3 episode 3. This is directly connected to the episode Hot Child in the City of Sex and the City, where she wore it with daring tie-dye capris. She's dressed more maturely now, sporting dazzling shoes and a violet drop-waist skirt.
This restores the wacky, young sacredness of her original outfit. The blouse connects Carrie's elegant current self with her courageous background. It demonstrates that she continues to combine playful style and high fashion. And Just Like That uses that same garment to honor Carrie's development. In addition to embracing her history, the moment shows how her style has evolved while remaining incredibly distinctive.
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We came to the conclusion that these seven references in And Just Like That serve as tiny treasures for viewers of Sex and the City. They connect with the past plot lines, style statements, and emotional resonances, and identify that though things have changed, the nature of such characters has not changed a bit. Whether it's a purse, blouse, or bold line, a nod carries the show's legacy forward in a stylish way while still including bits of nostalgia.
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