Paris Fall Fashion Trends 2024: Key Styles Revealed
While style has become more global in the last decade or so, there are still some unique regional trends and commonalities, and Paris is no exception. Last month, I shared with my newsletter subscribers some of the Parisian fall style trends I’d observed in shop windows and on the street. Today I’m circling back to highlight a few of my favorites. For those who can’t make it to Paris for a shopping trip, I’ve included links to similar styles available here.
Paris fall style trends
Paris is a vibrant and diverse city, and each arrondissement has it’s own flavor and style micro-climate. During this visit, I was primarily in the city center (both right and left banks) so my observations are focused on those neighborhoods. Parisians tend to get around the city on foot, by bike, and public transport, so their clothing needs to combine style with practicality. You just don’t see “Emily in Paris” type get-ups. Here are some of the (very wearable) style trends I spotted.
Earth tones
No, Parisians haven’t completely abandoned their black, but I did see a lot more earth tones (brown, rust, ochre, russet, ivory, olive, gold) not only in shop windows but also on women in the street.
Texture, especially sherpa vests
I noticed that many boutiques and brands were featuring some sort of textured vest this season…
A vest like this can be a great choice for those cool-now-warm-later days. And the texture adds visual interest to an all-neutral look. (Also note: the leopard print bag strap… 🐆) I wouldn’t be surprised if sherpa jackets replace vests as the weather cools…
Single-breasted, “lady,” & utility style jackets
While we often associate blazers with classic Parisian style, I saw far more jackets like the one above, as well as lady jackets, utility jackets, leather jackets, and shorter light puffer jackets.
Going with the flow…
Full & fluid pants and skirts have taken over. Yes, you will still see some slim straght-leg pants, and shorter slim skirts (the latter on younger women mostly) but relaxed styles are everywhere, worn by all ages. Lengths on both pants and skirts range from bottom-of-calf to floor length. These are usually balanced by something more structured on top like a jacket or blazer.
Orange, really!
This one surprised me, but almost every shop or brand featured pops of orange in their displays and collections. And women are wearing it…
Granted, this color is best for Springs and Autumns, but you can always add a pop of orange with a bag, belt, or other small accessories.
Leopard print
While I did see a lot of leopard print clothing and accessories in many shops, on the streets it was all about the leopard print pants.
(I should also note that leopard print pants seem to be a big trend in London as well as here in Los Angeles…)
As you can see from these chic Parisian women, you can incorporate style trends without looking “trendy.” The key is to be selective, and look for those pieces that suit your style, and play well with your more timeless wardrobe items.
Which of these looks would you wear?
Fall is such an amazing time to visit Paris. I’ll share a few more of my recommendations soon. And you can see more from my visit here, Two Days in Paris: Style, Food, and Friendship.
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All of these “trends” are very wearable. This fall I’ve been on the hunt for a textured Sherpa like vest in a cooler color.
Susan I’m in Paris and followed your lead- I bought a Betty jacket from Sezane. I’m an Autumn and the rosewood was a great colour for me, I love it! Thank you for finding great clothes for those of us who are hopeless at knowing what to wear.
Love to see all the orange. As an autumn leaf fall girl it makes me so happy. Time to find some more classic orange items for my wardrobe. I am trying to be more sustainable and only buy pieces that will last.
I would and do wear everything that you showed is currently trending in Paris, except the lady jackets. Those just aren’t my jam.
I love leopard print – particularly now that it CAN’T be for real . I have 1/2 leopard 1/2 black sneakers and would love leopard trousers (pants) because it would not be too much !
I am not an animal print kind of gal. That being said, I do have a leopard print scarf and shoes that I rarely wear. I would not wear the pants. I had a blouse for years and never wore it. Of course I got rid of it just as the print is coming back.
I love orange. Remember last time we shopped in Paris I was looking for an orange bag? Luckily I found one in the Netherlands and it is do versatile. Much more than I anticipated.
Greetje
Yes, orange is one of those colors that (surprisingly) “plays well with others.”
Susan,
The Emmet pant by Madewell in the color claret….is this cool or warm and also what season is it ? I saw them modeled on a bloggers website and the color looked different. What’s your take ?
Hi Nancy, I think the claret color is definitely on the cool side.
Thank you for this detailed review! I returned from Paris last week. It was cool and rained the entire week and the outdoor seating terraces of cafes were crowded under the awnings. Women were still wearing sneakers. They had some variation of trim on a white leather shoe, always impeccably clean. I saw more straight leg denim jeans than any other pant. Surprisingly I saw some sheer hosiery on women who wore skirts and dresses. Many women carried a leather handbag and a canvas tote. Most women of all ages wore scarves. The most memorable women had something distinguishing such as red glasses frames with a brooch or a hat or scarf as a pop of color repeated in their shoes or sox, very fun. As you said, leopard was in most retail shop windows with some on the streets on pants and scarves.
Dear Susan,
You have helped me so much to confirm with confidence the colour palette best suited for me. Thank you! I definitely have more direction now! With regards leopard print, I come from South Africa, and I truly believe that the leopard wears it best!! However, I love to accent my style with touches of this most beautiful and respected animal! Belts, handbags, a little leopard detail on the shoes/sneakers – why not? I find a full leopard jacket/coat just too much natural leopard. Similarly with trousers….too much? a full leopard dress? Who is beautiful enough to be as beautiful as a natural leopard in the wild? Maybe not? I find the accents of leopard to be respectful and not in direct competition to the animal who most undoubtedly wears it BEST! My 2 cents….
I love it all! The colors are perfect for me as a spring. It certainly seems to be the case that as the world shifts into times of turmoil and uncertainty, clothing designers use more fabric. The cheery orange is most welcome as the news headlines get gloomier. Practical and comfortable designs for ease of wear are just what’s needed. Thanks so much for sharing.
I think the lady jacket trend is really fun and I can’t wait to try it. Aspirationally, I’m eyeing those leopard pants!
First Susan you look wonderful and I applaud how slim you are staying; are you still in that program? Clothes look very different on you than they would on me! I just returned from Italy and France (Paris) and I want to make a couple of observations. First, as someone who has traveled there since 1966 (as a teenager of course) I think more of the women look a bit sloppy and disjointed rather than merely comfortable and chic and the clothes in the windows looked less different than what I see here. Mostly, to the credit of the majority of the women they are not overweight. These clothes you show in this post would be, IMHO, questionable on women above a size 8 or maybe 10. I would love to see you highlight women who are size 12-16 sometime. For example, a sherpa vest or jacket will add weight. I agree…I saw much less black this time…many more denim jeans and everyone was wearing white sneakers! I don’t know how exactly how many years I have been reading your posts but I love them…thank you!
I’m on my way to Paris in a few weeks and have been thinking of looking for an orange purse. Can you tell me what shop that photo is from? Thanks!
Hi Suzanne, it’s from Lancaster, on rue St. Honoré.