Today marks an important pop-culture milestone—Sex and the City is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
The show, which was inspired by the novel by Candace Bushnell, premiered on June 6, 1998 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. SATC inspired women across the world to live their best lives with their best friends—all while wearing the most fabulous shoes possible, of course!
Throughout its six seasons and two movies, SATC provided us with more than just entertainment—it gave us many iconic quotes.
Here are some A+ SATC quotes, perfect for the next time you’re in need of an Instagram caption.
1. “I will never be the woman with the perfect hair who can wear white and not spill on it.”
For when you are in the mood to embrace your imperfections.
2. “Beauty is fleeting, but a rent-controlled apartment overlooking the park is forever.”
For when you need to show off your new digs.
3. “Maybe we can be each other’s soulmates. And then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with.”
For when you need to show your squad some love.
4. “I’m looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love.”
For when you need to share about your relationship with your sweetie.
5. “If you’re single, the world is your smörgåsbord.”
For when you’re celebrating your single self.
6. “Let’s gossip to get our heart rates up.”
For when you’re posting about your daily workout with your besties.
7. “I don’t need professional help. I’ve got you guys.”
For when you need to show how much you love your besties.
8. “It’s hard to find people who will love you no matter what.”
For when you want to celebrate your life-long friends.
9. “Shopping is my cardio.”
For when you’re showing off your weekend activities.
10. “They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style.”
For when you need the perfect caption for your grad photos.
11. “I will literally be the old woman who lived in her shoes!”
For when you need to show that shoes are life.
12. “Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free, until they find someone just as wild to run with.”
For when you are highlighting your fierce, independent woman side.
13. “But it can happen. People do live happily ever after.”
The perfect caption for a snap of you and your boo.
14. “A closet full of clothes, nothing to wear.”
For when you are struggling to put together that #OOTD.
15. “Maybe you guys are the idiots for not wearing two hats.”
For when you need to defend your participation in fashion’s latest trend.
16. “I’d like a cheeseburger please, large fries, and a Cosmopolitan?”
For when you need to share your Insta-worthy dinner.
17. “You only get one great love…New York may just be mine.”
For when you need to capture how much you love the Big Apple.
18. “I just believe in parties.”
For when you just need to speak the honest truth.
19. “What happened was in the past, leave it there.”
For when you need to get reflective.
20. “I will not be judged by you or society.”
For when you are standing up for yourself and your actions.
And if you just can’t get enough SATC, or if you want to start from the beginning, check out the 20th anniversary marathon starting Friday, June 8, on E!.