Bonjour, fashion lovers! Paris Fashion Week has officially commenced, and a plethora of inspiration arrives with it. Although the last week of fashion month spans 72 shows and 37 presentations, the catwalk isn’t the only place to find creative styling ideas. Paris Fashion Week attendees proved that the French’s coveted je ne sais quoi remains illustrious for a reason, and the street style perfectly embodied the City of Light’s polished, yet effortless, sensibilities. The main theme? Clothes that work hard, but never try hard.
How to Get the PFW Look:
- The Flared Skirt: Mango flared skirt with pleated detail, $230
- The Satin Jacket: Attersee Studio satin jacket, $1,495
- The Easy Blazer: The Frankie Shop Gelso oversized blazer, $400
- The Pleated Pant: Banana Republic Soho high-rise wide-leg pants, $150
- The Plaid Top: The Row Lancaster cotton shirt, $1,450
- The Driving Loafer: J.Crew driving loafers, $148
- The Heeled Boot: Staud Wally leather ankle boots, $395
- The Sleek Crossbody: Savette Florence embellished leather shoulder bag, $1,950
- The Snakeskin Must: Khaite Ona ankle boot, $1,380
The obsession with unearthing the art of Parisian style—the laid-back hair, the not-so-boring wardrobe basics, the essence of ease, yet indifference—refuses to die down, and each fashion week we’re reminded of why. Pieces are lived-in yet refined, and they bridge day-to-night dressing. There is no deliberate statement-making and yet, statements are made. Maybe it’s a sense of place and heritage; each item looks deliberate and appreciated. Or, maybe it is the juxtaposition with other fashion capitals, like New York, and its ruthless, on-the-go hustle and bustle; Milan with its feminine, transitional ensembles, or London with its edgy and bold energy.
Find inspiration below from the street style scene, and bring a dose of French flair into your new season combinations. Ahead, 8 Paris Fashion Week outfits to recreate.
Photographed by Phil Oh
Combine Multiple Textures Into One Look
A blazer, an A-line skirt, and an ankle boot are nothing new, but they look inspired when each piece is infused with texture. Attersee’s silk wrap jacket paired with Mango’s exaggerated pleated skirt looks interesting and considered when secured with a grey cashmere knit at the waist.
Attersee
The Satin Studio jacket
$1,495
ATTERSEE
Almina Concept
wool v neck sweater
$238
NORDSTROM
Mango
flared skirt
$230
MANGO
Éliou
August necklace
$200
REVOLVE
Khaite
Apollo flat ankle boot
$1,380
KHAITE
Bottega Veneta
leather pouch bag
$2,000
BERGDORF GOODMAN
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Layer a Bomber Over a Simple Blazer
We at Vogue will never turn up our noses to a good suit, especially when a woman is wearing it. But, the matching suit set can get monotonous every now and then. Inject edge with a vintage-inspired leather jacket, preferably in a low-contrast hue like true brown.
Acne Studios
leather jacket
$2,500
24S
Éterne
waffle-knit stretch cotton and modal-blend T-shirt
$150
NET-A-PORTER
The Frankie Shop
Gelso oversized tencel lyocell-blend blazer
$400
NET-A-PORTER
Banana Republic
Soho high-rise wide-leg pants
$150
BANANA REPUBLIC
David Yurman
sculpted cable band ring
$2,300
DAVID YURMAN
Toteme
ballet flat
$660
NORDSTROM
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Add Pattern With a Plaid Shirt
The button-up shirt has received a much-needed upgrade this season, and it’s all thanks to The Row’s plaid shirt offerings. Although the draped Tina top is sold out, we’re setting our sights on the Lancaster shirt for a refreshing take. Wear yours with wide-leg trousers from Cos, and accessorize with Khaite’s Cate bag and a Nili Lotan belt.
The Row
Lancaster shirt
$1,450
THE ROW
$1,450
BERGDORF GOODMAN
Cos
wide-leg canvas utility pants
$150
COS
Nili Lotan
Louise croc-effect leather belt
$295
NET-A-PORTER
$295
FWRD
The Row
Awar shearling-lined suede ballet flats
$1,400
MYTHERESA
Khaite
Cate bag
$4,800
KHAITE
Saint Laurent
rectangular-frame recycled acetate sunglasses
$495
NET-A-PORTER
Photographed by Phil Oh
Don’t Snooze on the Blues
Black on black is a fail-safe. For spring, we’re looking to lighten our loads by opting for head-to-loafer navy blue. Break up the tones with brown oval sunglasses.
Cos
trapeze utility jacket
$135
COS
Everlane
The Boxy sweater
$98
EVERLANE
Max Mara
Vale pleated denim midi-skirt
$795
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
$795
NORDSTROM
Uniqlo
HEATTECH knitted tights
$20
UNIQLO
Miu Miu
brogue leather double monk loafers
$1,420
BERGDORF GOODMAN
Massimo Dutti
oval tortoiseshell-effect sunglasses
$120
MASSIMO DUTTI
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Embrace the Classics
When in doubt, go with the essentials! You can never go wrong with a houndstooth blazer, especially when it’s tossed easily over the shoulders with elegant abandon. Keep it all pared back with a cashmere T-shirt, dark wash denim, and driving loafers.
Nili Lotan
Diane Prince of Wales wool cashmere blazer
$1,160
BERGDORF GOODMAN
H&M
fine-knit cashmere top
$100
H&M
Frame
Le Slim palazzo jeans
$288
FRAME
J.Crew
suede driving loafers
$148
J.CREW
Blue Nile
diamond tennis bracelet
$5,870
BLUE NILE
Loewe
Pebble pouch
$1,850
LOEWE
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Toughen up Your Office Wear
The work uniform looks better than ever, thanks to the contemporary codes we’re adding to our rotations. Instead of wearing your button-up and trouser duo sans coat, toughen it up by styling it with a sleek leather jacket and twisted belt.
Nour Hammour
Clint leather jacket
$1,290
NET-A-PORTER
Bottega Veneta
East/West Andiamo small intrecciato leather tote
$4,900
BOTTEGA VENETA
J.Crew
Étienne oversized shirt in lightweight oxford
$98
J.CREW
Toteme
pleated wool-blend straight-leg pants
$500
NET-A-PORTER
Isabel Marant
Lecce leather wrap belt
$160
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Staud
Wally leather ankle boots
$395
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
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Choose a Statement Sweater
There’s much to be said about a one-and-done dress; those pieces that don’t need much to make you look put together and professional. But what about the statement knit? Incorporate the details of now, like fringe, fuzz, and feathers, to amplify a casual outfit.
Stella McCartney
feather peplum wool sweater
$1,250
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Saint Laurent
pouch on strap
$1,600
FWRD
Mejuri
dome figure ring
$98
MEJURI
Dries Van Noten
pleated wool and linen-blend wide-leg pants
$935
NET-A-PORTER
Khaite
Ona ankle boot
$1,380
KHAITE
Lié Studio
The Elizabeth gold vermeil earrings
$340
NET-A-PORTER
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Minimalist With a Twist
The early days of spring always feel like the ideal time to purchase a lightweight leather jacket. Mornings and late nights are still breezy, and they layer so easily over transitional dresses and other favorites, like polo sweaters and thin turtlenecks. Take note of this showgoer by wearing yours with minimalist must-haves—all you’ll need is a pair of dark-wash jeans and heeled ankle boots to complete the look.
Cos
oversized collared leather jacket
$590
COS
Dries Van Noten
leather ankle boots
$735
MYTHERESA
Levi's
501 '90s cuffed jeans
$138
LEVI'S
Savette
Florence embellished leather shoulder bag
$1,950
NET-A-PORTER
Gucci
rectangular-frame sunglasses
$625
GUCCI
Toteme
cotton-jersey T-shirt
$140
NET-A-PORTER
