'Emily in Paris': The Fashion Moments We Loved, Hated, And Were Baffled By

We’ll start with Sylvie Grateau, played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu: Emily’s boss. To Patricia Field, Sylvie represented the older generation, making her the epitome of French chic. Throughout the season, Sylvie is found in classic silhouettes and solid colors, and this scene in the first episode is immediately a knockout ‘fit.

At Emily's first office party, she opts of a black tulle gown—an homage to Carrie Bradshaw—and something so telling when it comes to Emily's style choices.

To me, Emily’s style stands out so instantly the moment she arrives in Paris, because of her American style sensibilities, of course. Early in the season, you see her in really loud, colorful ensembles—much like herself, her fashion sense is unafraid and unapologetic, and she knows exactly what she’s about.

This shot of Sylvie and Emily side-by-side really encompasses their differences in style. Sylvie was dressed, according to Patricia, as “the visual counterpoint to Emily,” and that’s clear as day in their outfits here.

While I’m pretty sure I can’t pull off Sylvie’s style, I really find myself gravitating to her looks, because of the way in which she carries them. It’s so effortless almost, and it’s a great source of inspiration.

Mindy, played by Ashley Park, also has a very distinct style. She’s definitely on the more offbeat side, and a lot of these outfits would probably flop on other people, but Ashley-slash-Mindy make them all work. I particularly enjoyed this look, because she looks so immaculately chic.

Emily’s fashion sense could not be the farthest thing from mine, but I loved this outfit because of the color (spoiler alert: I enjoy pink immensely). What I enjoy the most about Emily’s outfits, though, is how it references her personality so clearly and unequivocally. Marilyn Fitoussi, who also worked on the show’s costume design, has said that they weren’t trying to make Emily a la Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada; rather, they wanted to show that after staying in Paris, her style definitely evolved, but in a more subtle way. “Now she knows and understands the French fashion rules,” says Fitoussi, while still mixing them with her own personal style.

I love this coat, and personally, I enjoy seeing Emily in more laidback looks. On Camille, who is the quintessential Parisian girl, the crisp silhouettes really work, because it points to how Camille has spent a lot more time in Paris, and is therefore more learned when it comes to incorporation Parisian style sensibilities in her outfits.

Out of all of Emily’s outfits on the show, this ensemble would definitely have to be my favorite. I think the color works, and it’s obviously the beginning of Emily starting to feel more comfortable in her fashion choices. I am obsessed with that jacket!

Another quietly great outfit from Sylvie. Fitoussi revealed that Philippine’s mother is a jewelry designer, and so the costume team incorporated a lot of her own personal items into Sylvie’s look, which, to me, is a great touch.

Fitoussi culls inspiration from Caroline de Maigret’s style when it comes to Camille’s looks, and this particular piece is something that I really love and covet. I like how it’s dressy yet still chill and laidback, much like how Camille is in the show.

It’s always nice to see Emily and Camille’s outfits juxtaposed against each other’s, because of the style difference.

Emily is a really big fan of bucket hats, if this show was anything to go on. Current bucket hat count: 1.

This is one of my most favorite ensembles on the show. I love how crisp and clean it is, and it’s refreshing to see Sylvie in something lighter than she usually goes for.

Another shot of the outfit, just because here we get to see the whole thing.

Another example of Emily slowly beginning to mix Parisian flair into her own style. Suddenly, she doesn’t look so out-of-place anymore.

These are great outfits! Again, I enjoy seeing Emily in more solid colors or more relaxed silhouettes. Mindy, of course, has louder-than-loud outfits, and is a clear sign that the costume team really enjoyed dressing her.

This outfit screams Blair Waldorf circa 2007 all over, and I love it. Also, bucket hat count: 2.

Now that is an amazing coat. This is a pivotal scene for Mindy, so it makes sense that she would be dressed in something unforgettable.

Field’s costume design for the show was heavily influenced by American in Paris and Funny Face, especially when it comes to dressing Emily. This dress is a full-on homage to Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face, a film that I have no doubt Emily has seen in pictures, but hasn’t actually watched.

Bucket hat count: 3!

My favorite outfit across the season, across all characters. Sylvie looks every bit like a Bond villain—not so much a Bond girl, but definitely something more menacing and calculating. This off-the-clock look, completed by the coat, is just a sight to behold.

Another beloved outfit! This is definitely one of Mindy’s tamer selections, but it’s still very much 100% in her wheelhouse.

This outfit gives off big Lizzie McGuire energy, whether intentionally or not, and honestly? We’re not mad about it.

I love these outfits, because they’re so coordinated, but also because it’s one of the very rare times we see Sylvie in anything that isn’t black, white, or neutral. Pink seems like a bold choice for her, and yet somehow, it still all makes sense.

This outfit makes me think of Emily as Paddington Bear if he were French, which is a visual that I love.