Kristin Davis Says 'Sex and the City' Designer 'Did Not Like My Body,' Recalls Pressure Over Her Curves

Kristin Davis has recalled feeling that her body did not fit costume designer Patricia Field's vision for Sex and the City, describing tension over her curves during the programme's early years.

Speaking with co-star Evan Handler on the 15 October episode of Are You a Charlotte?, Davis said their working relationship had initially been difficult. She also made clear that her feelings about Field were not confined to those experiences, saying things were better between them now.

Her account offers a more complicated view of the wardrobe behind Charlotte York's polished appearance: clothes audiences admired could carry difficult memories for the actress wearing them.

Davis Recalls Difficult Early Fittings

Davis described Field as outspoken and accustomed to having creative control. She said the designer became 'frustrated with my curves' at a time when fashion favoured a straighter silhouette.

Dieting did not change her natural shape, Davis recalled. She credited costume designer Molly Rogers with providing support during fittings and linked those experiences to their lasting closeness.

The discussion began with Handler's memories of dressing Harry Goldenblatt, Charlotte's eventual husband. He recalled disliking the stiff suits and unattractive ties selected for his character, while feeling reluctant to challenge decisions as a newcomer to an established hit.

Davis also discussed restrictive eating during the original series, describing her behaviour as unhealthy. Both actors recalled uncomfortable encounters with viewers who commented on their bodies and compared their appearance in person with how they looked on screen.

A Wedding Dress Marked a Different Experience

Davis identified Charlotte and Harry's wedding as a happier wardrobe memory. Looking back at the dress, she praised its appearance and fit, describing an outfit that accommodated her figure.

She believed Field had gradually accepted her shape. That recollection is important context for her criticism: Davis was describing a relationship that changed over time, rather than presenting every fitting as a negative experience.

Her comments remain her account of their interactions. Entertainment Weekly said it had contacted Field's representatives and HBO for comment; its report did not include a response.

The Designer Behind the Show's Fashion Identity

Field's contribution to Sex and the City brought substantial industry recognition. The Television Academy records her 2002 Emmy win for outstanding costumes for a series, alongside nominations for her work on the programme in several other years.

Her career extends beyond the franchise. According to her official biography, she opened her New York boutique in 1966 and ran it for five decades. Her screen credits include Ugly Betty and The Devil Wears Prada, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

The biography describes a design philosophy centred on personal expression and eclectic styling, rather than simply following trends.

Davis' podcast provides space to revisit the personal experiences behind that television history. Its stated purpose includes sharing previously untold production stories and discussing how the series connects with life today.

Here, the distinction is between the finished costume and the experience of creating it. An outfit can remain a cherished screen image while the person wearing it remembers the fitting room differently.