When Cynthia Nixon announced her run for Governor of New York [1], we felt a major pang of nostalgia for the actress's Sex and the City [2] days. How could we not? As true fans [3], we always appreciated Miranda's boss lady attitude and the sophisticated working-woman wardrobe that came along with it. While Carrie Bradshaw stood by her side in eccentric clothes [4], Miranda Hobbes was the polished type who valued her job and always came home looking put together, even if she wasn't mentally.

So many women we admire — Angelina Jolie [5], Huma Abedin [6], and Amal Clooney [7], to name a few — prove that having a keen sense of style goes hand in hand with maintaining a presentable persona in the public eye. Cynthia has already mastered the task on screen while in character, and we imagine she's got a few tricks up her sleeve for carrying out her campaign [8]. Reminisce ahead, and let this be a foreshadow of Cynthia's upcoming appearances.

The Little Black Dress You Can Belt, Which Still Emphasizes Your Figure

The Sophisticated Knee-Length Number With a Touch of Metallic Sass

A Neutral Wool Cocoon Coat That Gets Instantly Upgraded With a Belt

Power Woman, Monochromatic Outerwear

Jewels You Can Take From the Office to Brunch and Power Pumps That Are Strictly Off-Duty Confidence Boosters

An Embellished Dress and Long, Furry Coat For Glamorous Events

The Artsy, Graphic Print Dress That Looks Cool With Flashy Jewelry

The Work Dress That Still Feels Relevant After Your 9 to 5

A Sophisticated, Polished Fashion Week Look For Sitting Front Row

A Comfortable Sheath With Eye-Catching Sleeves You Can Add Structure to

A Modest, Body Conscious Dress in Your Perfect Color

The Smart Weekender Hat That Works With Everything From a Suit to a Dress

The Incognito, "I'm With My Friends, Phone's Off" Outfit