The Best Alternative Pieces from Season 4 of Emily in Paris: A Lesson in French Style
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The fourth season of Emily in Paris has finally arrived, bringing with it a new dose of glamour, love triangles, and of course, fashion lessons. The series is known for its bold and colorful looks, and this season does not disappoint. From the outfits at Parisian soirées to a getaway in Giverny, Emily once again provides us with a true style lesson. More than just a glimpse of her standout outfits this season, I would like to share affordable and easy-to-wear fashion alternatives that resemble Emily’s wardrobe.
1/ The total lime green brat summer outfits
We recently talked about the brat summer trend that has taken social media by storm, and indeed, the lime green season is still relevant from the very first scene of season 4 of the series. Emily mixes her lime green ensemble by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini with a pink Jacquemus top and ballet flats for a vibrant look that captures all eyes. Mindy wears the Dea Mules sandals by Francesca Bellavita and a dress by PatBo Jasmin.
To adopt the brat trend’s lime green color without twisting an ankle on the cobblestones, I suggest, instead of Mindy’s heels, lime sandals from Rino, which are more minimalist but just as pretty. Like Emily, we embrace this original pink mini-top from Jacquemus.
2/ The black and white costume dress
The original dress is a creation by Harris Reed, the artistic director of Nina Ricci, which references the dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film “My Fair Lady” (1964). While it is incredibly beautiful and dramatic, it is also nearly impossible to wear, even at a masquerade ball.
That’s why I propose two equally dramatic alternatives that are easier to wear: a long dress by Toteme reminiscent of Sylvie’s dress at the ball and the graphic striped dress from Balmain with an emphasis on the neckline featuring spiral patterns.
3/ The royal blue suit to visit Monet’s house
While searching for Camille, Emily arrives at the home of painter Claude Monet in Giverny. She wears a three-piece royal blue suit that contrasts with the soft and floral colors of the garden. With her Pierre Hardy bag in hand, she walks through the property in a scene that will lead her straight into the pond!
Wearing a suit as a woman can be a tricky endeavor. You want to look chic but not stiff, so I suggest opting for a softer blue with this tweed ensemble from Sandro. To accessorize a suit, focus on the accessories, like here with a silver bag that immediately adds a touch of modernity to the look. A second alternative that I love: a tailored jumpsuit with a corset neckline and oversized electric blue pants from Nasty Gal.
4/ The monochrome ensemble that caused quite a stir
What could be better than the total look? Nothing, especially in yellow. It’s far from being the most extravagant outfit on the show, but it certainly created a buzz.
Breaking it down: the skirt is from Isabel Marant, paired with a blouse from By Malene Birger. The leather jacket is from the Parisian house Possery. The centerpiece is, of course, the fringed quilted handbag from Silvia Tcherassi.
I have selected two more affordable alternatives to the Possery jacket that Emily wears in the series. The first is a trench coat with a prominent collar from Levi’s, perfect for keeping your optimism on rainy days, and the second is an oversized Pinko suit jacket in the same yellow as Emily’s made of cotton.
5/ The Crocs and the Monet sweatshirt
Back in Paris, Emily and Camille brought back souvenirs from Monet’s house… and a pair of Crocs. The Crocs that Camille wears in the series are a collaboration Crocs x Simone Rocha.
If you’re an art lover like Camille, you’ll love this sweater inspired by a painting titled Bras de Seine near Giverny dating from 1897 by Claude Monet from his series of Morning Scenes. We contrast the softness of art with more pop culture shoes, the famous wedge Crocs.
image credit: Stéphanie Branchu/Netflix
