HOW LIVING LIKE TV CHARACTERS TRANSFORMED OUR LIVES IN BOSTON I Lived Like I Was in “Sex and the City” for a Week, and I Learned a Lot…
Written by Rachel Dirksen Designed by Shelby Mitchell Graphic by Emily Snisarenko
If you ask me, watching Sex and the City in its entirety is a rite of passage for young women. The hit HBO show has held major influence over pop culture since its start and long past its end in 2004. Almost two decades later, women of all ages can find a part of themselves in the four main characters: Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. As a single 20-something woman living in Boston, I found myself referring to moments in the show in scenarios I experience on campus, in dating, throughout the city, and in my relationships—but most importantly, my friendships. As I began to really take notice of the subtle influences Sex and the City has on my life and how I perceive relationships, I decided I was up for a challenge. The goal: live like
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I am one of the main four characters for a whole week. I wasn’t too sure what that entailed, and didn’t really have a plan of action. All I knew was I was sure to learn something about myself, and maybe even see the city of Boston in a new light. When I began this challenge, the one non-negotiable I had was to make sure I put extra effort into my appearance every day. The fashion in Sex and the City is one of my favorite parts of the show, but it is a bit extreme for a college student. As the spring semester began, I found myself throwing on sweats and a hoodie every morning before class. My goal was to at least make sure I was wearing something other than a groutfit, even if it’s not a perfectly
