In season 4, Carrie paired a classic white Badgley Mischka gown with her engagement ring (worn as a necklace, much to Aidan's dismay). "This look doesn't really characterize the beginning of Carrie.

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) totes a familiar purple sequined baguette, a piece of fashion almost as essential to the character as her gold nameplate necklace. It was the same accessory ...