I’m Planning My Fall Outfits Around These Parisian Street Style Trends

Fashion month has almost come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the sartorial fun has to stop. In fact, there are plenty of moments to cherish throughout the fall, including all of the outfit inspiration spotted during Paris Fashion Week. One thing the City of Lights does outstandingly well is bring out the best in its street style stars. This season, we’re using the best looks to inspire our own outfits. From the denim trends to the coveted boots everyone’s wearing, read on to discover the best street style trends to shop.

A Tall Order

The over-the-knee boot is making an undeniable return this season, thanks to the tall steppers created by Chloé. Street style stars in Paris can’t seem to get enough of the long-shaft designs.

Shop the Tall Boot Trend

Chloé Eve Leather Over-The-Knee Boots

Jeffrey Campbell Overlook Boot

Schutz Helena Over-the-Knee Boot

Skirting Around

One denim trend that isn’t slowing down on the street style scene is the skirt movement, especially mermaid-inspired silhouettes that have a subtle flare at the hem. Pick from deep blues or faded black hues; the options are endless.

Shop the Denim Skirt Trend

Nocturne Maxi Mermaid Skirt

Levi’s Mermaid Denim Skirt

Going Gray

Not all trends are over the top. Case in point: the recent penchant for chic gray sweaters. Whether they’re simple enough for everyday wear or embellished with studs for special occasions, the gray sweater is, no doubt, a street style hero.

Shop the Gray Sweater Trend

Cinq à Sept Lilliana Necklace Sweater

Graphic Content

Stay warm this season with chic sweatshirts that make a statement. From logo-stamped jumpers by our favorite brands to sporty paraphernalia for an athletic twist, the graphic sweater has evolved into a mainstay on the streets of Paris.

Shop the Graphic Sweatshirt Trend

Ganni Cherry Crewneck Sweater

Anine Bing Jaci Sweatshirt

Saint Laurent Cassandre Sweatshirt

Turn the Volume Up

The easiest way to look instantly chic is to grab a pair of jeans with a bit of volume. It doesn’t matter if you go for a curvy flare or a baggy barrel silhouette; a roomier fit makes any outfit look 10 times cooler.

Shop the Voluminous Denim Trend

Mango Camilla High-Rise Balloon Jeans

Frame Le Pixie Slim Palazzo Wide-Leg Jeans

Alexis Bennett Parker is the Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all shopping-related stories online, from fashion-forward trend pieces to the most coveted beauty buys on the market right now. Alexis has worked in the publishing space for 11 years, and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping shoppers make informed purchases—no buyer’s remorse here! Before joining the team at ELLE.com, she worked in the editorial departments of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle, to name a few magazines. Not only has Alexis worked closely with several brands and tested hundreds of products over the course of her career, but she’s also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was an honoree at the Pynk Magazine Gala in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Hire in 2021, and was included on the Top 40 Under 40 Heir’s List in 2018.