Paris Today, Worldwide Tomorrow: 5 Trends I've Spotted on Elegant French Women

For better or worse—but usually for better—it seems the whole world takes its fashion cues from Paris. But while Parisian style will always have its classic pieces (Breton stripes, Veja sneakers, crisp button-downs), French women's ability to innovate in fashion can't be underestimated. Just when you thought Parisian women would never don a beret, here they are reclaiming the tourist-shop staple. Just when you thought you'd never see a stylish French woman in a tube dress or in a neck tie… You get the picture.

My point is that while Parisian fashion often leans into classic, timeless elegance, women in the French capital also aren't afraid to take risks with their clothes and subvert expectations. Just because they have taste doesn't mean they don't also like to have fun, with prints and colors and textures and retro trends millennials will recognize from their first go around. Here are five great trends I've spotted on Parisian women recently, plus the clothes you'll need to re-create the looks.

This Specific Coat

Before you get excited, yes, this viral faux fur–trimmed coat from Malina x Anouk Yve is sold out—unsurprising given it's been seen on all the coolest girls in Paris and beyond (see: Elsa Hosk). It's also had write-ups inVogue Scandinaviaand Marie Claire UK, so it really is a global phenom. You can still grab it in gray or you could try your luck on eBay. I've also found some similar styles from other brands for you.

By Malina

x Anouk Yve Coat

Boden

Fur Tipped Coat-Black

Michael Kors

Faux Fur Trim Wool Blend Coat

Show Me Your Mumu

Penny Lane Faux Leather Jacket

Cotton On

70s Faux Fur Penny Lane Coat in Brown

ZARA

Wool Blend Coat With Faux Fur Collar

LAMARQUE

Polly Mixed Media Maxi Coat

Express Permission to Wear a Beret

I'm literally from Paris and I've previously said with my whole chest on the internet that wearing a beret in the French capital is the best way to get singled out as a clueless tourist. No longer! When elegant French women are seen with the iconic flat hat, you can take it as express permission to do the same. (Obviously, you can and should wear whatever you want, but you catch my drift.)

Quince

Mongolian Cashmere Beret

Lost Pattern NYC

Bon Chic Wool Beret

ZARA

100% Wool Hearts Beret

Hat Attack

Classic Wool Beret

Full Suit and Tie

We're not talking "throw a tie on over your T-shirt" à la 2003 Avril Lavigne here. Elegant French women are going all-in with a full suit and tie look, button-down and men's-style dress shoes included. Keep the look elegant with a soft-lined handbag and jewelry.

Theory

Etiennette Blazer in Good Wool

With Nothing Underneath

The Boyfriend: Fine Poplin, White

Gianni Versace

Brown Geometric Medusa Print Silk Tie

Bottega Veneta

Large Arco Tote in Nero

Theory

Pleated Wide-Leg Pants

J.Jill

Born Axona Driving Mocs

Matching Your Coat to Your Outfit

Outerwear can sometimes be hard to style if your outfit underneath is already busy, so I'm loving this shortcut hack that looks so good.

The Frankie Shop

Leroy Funnel Neck Wool Coat

COS

Belt-Detail Merino Wool Sweater

COS

Pleated Wool-Blend Barrel-Leg Pants

ASOS DESIGN

Mid Length Car Coat With Quilt Lining in Buttermilk

ASOS DESIGN

Tailored Bandeau Top With Scarf Detail in Buttermilk

ASOS DESIGN

Tailored High Waist Corset Detail Palazzo Pants in Buttermilk

Tube Dresses

2000s teens rejoice, because the tube dress is back. You can make it extra fun with a leopard-print version, which is honestly huge in Paris right now—you only have to walk into a Sézane or Balzac store this season to see what I mean—but any tube dress will do the trick.