5 Fall and Winter Trends Chic Parisians Are Wearing Right Now

If you had told me flannels tied around the waist would be trending on the streets of Paris in 2026, I would have called you crazy. And yet, there they were — a parade of flannels slung low on the waists of impossibly chic Parisian women, with pops of plaid everywhere you looked. I particularly love the way Grace styled her flannel shirt, adding to the already relaxed, layered look of her outfit. Her cozy sweater draped over her wool coat, the Miu Miu sunnies, and deep burgundy patent boots add polish and glam. This outfit gets a 10/10 from me.

As a New Yorker, I'm no stranger to a bold print, but the French usually play it more low-key. Not this season. Animal print was everywhere I turned, PFW parties, dinner reservations, and casual street-style moments like this one from Rose. The lighter grey wash makes these leopard-print jeans feel quieter than your typical animal-print pant, and the layered button-down-and-sweater combo is the epitome of cozy yet elevated. The leather jacket? The perfect finishing touch.

I don't know if it's the Moulin Rouge spirit of Paris, but the boot game here is unmatched. From sheer knee-highs like the pair on Anya above to lace-ups, platforms, pointed-toe, and all-leather — every stylish Parisian seems to have a pair of sexy boots tucked away in her closet. In this case, the boots are the outfit.

Colder months make it hard to wear color, at least for me. Once fall hits, I reach for the same pile of black sweaters and blazers on repeat. But after Paris, I’m inspired to embrace more color this fall/winter. Starting with a bold cardigan like the kiwi green one Dahana is wearing here. The open-front silhouette brightens her whole look and is such an easy way to layer in personality.

Slowly but surely, the brooch has become the hottest accessory — especially this feathered style. Whether pinned to a white tank like Alexandra did here or added to a blazer or sweater, it’s the perfect finishing touch. Mark my words: you’ll be seeing these everywhere this holiday party season. You heard it here first.