Like many college women, I spent my winter vacation watching Season 2 of “Emily in Paris” on Netflix, romanticizing a European travel excursion which was, unfortunately, made difficult by the pandemic and Omicron variant. The first season received much criticism, as Emily, an American marketing executive working for a Parisian marketing brand, does not live the typical lifestyle for a young woman. However, “Emily in Paris” is just what I need right now. For someone who is fond of all things fashion, design, and style-oriented, this was just the type of escape I very much needed during my rest from academic work. Not only is it terribly addicting to view the frames of the beautiful Parisian landscape, but the outfits are elaborate in the best possible way. Here are some outfits I enjoyed the most from the season.
- Happy in Honeydew
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Honeydew has made a comeback in recent years. It’s slightly bolder than a pastel, but is quite neutral. It can be styled with navy, black and white. This dress is simple, yet I really like the monochrome touch where the belt is the same color as the fabric. It allows the eye to focus on the form and line of the top and skirt itself instead of focusing on a metallic gold or silver belt logo. The monochrome can be seen in designers like Salvatore Ferragamo’s handbag where there is no metal motif. Side note: monochrome is a very accessible party dress theme because it is often easy to find items of the same color in your wardrobe!
- Camille calls to Chanel
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Camille, Emily’s close confidant and competitor in the love triangle for French chef Gabriel, wears this beautiful ensemble to a small dinner party for Emily Cooper. I will not get into the drama that unfolds at this dinner, but this outfit is a sophisticated, tailored set. The fabric mimics that of a Chanel Lesage tweed bag. This fabric never went out of style, but it is very common to see in retail stores now in the forms of skirts, blazers and bags. They are often in pastel colors, as seen in one of Emily Cooper’s outfits. An ensemble by Sandro Paris is a beautiful example.
- XOXO, Emily Cooper
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I love Valentine’s Day fashion. After the holidays conclude, I love seeing the sprinkle of pink and red goodies pop up in stores. Some people dread Valentine’s Day if they are not in a relationship, but I take Valentine’s Day to acknowledge all the people I love: my friends and family, community and, most importantly, myself. Maybe I am just stuck in an elementary school phase where we trade Valentines, but I love getting gifts for my friends and hosting a Galentine’s day get-together (thank you, Amy Poehler). Here, Emily embraces Valentine’s fashion even when it is not the day, which I think is a reminder that we all need some self-love each and every day!