Fans all around the world love Sex and the City for the witty dialogue, the memorable characters, and the hilarious situations. However, it is the show’s fashion that has helped it to remain so consistently popular over the years. From Carrie’s quirky style choices to Samantha’s sleek evening gowns, every character has a definable style all their own. Interestingly enough, while the Emmy-winning series set its own fashion standard, the cast and crew looked to movie stars of the past, including screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Kim Novak, and Joan Collins.

Sarah Jessica Parker looked to Marilyn Monroe as an influence for Carrie Bradshaw

Any SATC fan knows that Carrie Bradshaw is a sucker for a classic lingerie set. Throughout the series, the character wears pastel bra and underwear sets made out of luxurious materials like satin or silk. According to BuzzFeed, this is partially because Marilyn Monroe herself influenced Carrie’s lingerie style. As Parker noted, “She really believes, in a literary way, in the idea of love, so I thought there was something pure and chaste about wearing bras to bed.”