Sarah Jessica Parker wore what instructor Carrie never wore

Instead of the heels that Carrie Bradshaw would have inevitably reached for, Sarah Jessica Parker stepped into the trainer trend I can confidently say that Carrie would have strayed from. Leaving aside the slingbacks and sky-high stilettos synonymous with her on-screen alter ego, I spotted Sarah Jessica styling her cuffed jeans with a pair of high-top trainers.

Once prominent, high-top trainers have spent the past few seasons on the sidelines, overshadowed by the rise of sleek, low-profile silhouettes. But as fashion continues to embrace the Y2K era for inspiration, I can see things changing, and naturally, Sarah Jessica is ahead of the rest.

Wearing his pair with cuffed jeans that appeared over a trainer top, the actor created a seamless, elongated line that softened the shoe’s more divisive edge. And while Carrey may not have co-signed on to this particular trend, the choice speaks to a shared sensibility between actor and character: an instinct for what happens next.