15 French Fashion Must-Haves Inspired by ‘Emily in Paris’

Could there be anything more synonymous with French fashion than a beret? Pair this cheery red option with stripes, ballet flats and un pain au chocolat.

Stripes instantly make an outfit (you can test this theory with a plain shirt versus stripes). Tucked in to jeans, or a full, pleated skirt, stripes will never let you down, they’re always on point.

Trench coats are an obvious choice when it comes to French fashion, but if we learned anything from Emily in Paris, it’s the power of a statement tweed. Classically French, and cute to boot, this option adds major visual interest, in a works-with-almost-everything colour palette.

No French wardrobe is complete without a little black dress. Dressed up or down, the opportunities to wear an LBD are endless, and no one does it better than the French.

Statement satchels might have been Emily’s unsung sidekick, but we took note. The elegant structure of a satchel adds sophistication to even the most casual of outfits, meaning you can easily go from brunch to the boardroom, no wardrobe change required.

Emily’s ability to mix and match prints and colours had us re-envisioning our entire French fashion wardrobe. Who says we have to default to black and grey? This paisley pattern would look amazing with jewel tones, gold jewellery and Parisian paramour.

After one too many months spent in sweat suits, we couldn’t get enough of Emily in Paris‘s go-to combo of mini skirts and booties. We love that this pair offers a little ’80s edge with a side stretch cut-out. With jeans or a mini, they’re a must-have for any fall and winter wardrobe.

Emily’s boss Sylvie was French fashion personified. Her looks were simple, chic, and sexy, much like this cocktail dress, which offers a mysterious peek of skin, while keeping arms covered. (We’re still dealing with Canadian weather after all.)

A roundup of Emily’s style wouldn’t be complete without a bucket hat. It’s not what automatically comes to mind when thinking of French girl fashion, but it helped Emily brought a touch of modern, streetwear into her Parisian wardrobe. And this baby pink option would be perfect with a pea coat or trench.

Emily’s off-the-shoulder formalwear is worth a double take, but you can incorporate the style into your everyday wardrobe with a casual interpretation. This form-fitting off-the-shoulder shirt is perfect tucked into A-line skirts, or wide-leg trousers, and conveniently comes in black and white.

Tweed might be an iconic French look, but Emily made it modern in cute minis and unexpected colours. This little tweed skirt is incredibly versatile, and would quickly become a closet staple. Coco would definitely approve.

In the first scene of Emily in Paris, she sports a pair of white leather booties that appear several times throughout the season, and while unexpected for fall, the world is obsessing over the style. It’s a little bit mod, a little bit punk rock, and a whole lot of Parisian chic.

Along with teaching the world how to perfect the French eye roll, Sylvie showed the power of a few choice accessories. From her cuff bracelets to her classic hoop earrings, it quickly became clear that her secret for tying elegant French fashion basics into a full outfit was all about the bling.

Emily brought a rainbow of hues to her chilly weather wardrobe, and Canadians took note — especially the way she paired a big bouquet of roses with her hot pink wool coat. A dozen red roses with this burgundy beauty should do the trick.