Emily In Paris Season Two: Iconic Fashion Moments

Along with the beautiful, Parisian scenery, amusing (oftentimes cringey) dialogue, budding romantics, and stereotypically bitter French people, the lure of Emily in Paris is the wardrobe, especially Emily Cooper herself. To mirror her bubbly, confident, and enthusiastic personality, Emily appears in each episode immersed in bright colors, perfectly clashing patterns, or a stunning gown. Her unmuted tones are further used to contrast her against her Parisian counterparts, who dress with the sophistication and calmness of one born in France. I mean, why even go to Paris if you're not going to treat Champs-Élysées like your personal runway? 

Emily In Paris tells the story of a young Emily Cooper, played by the fabulous Lily Collins, as her work transports her from astable and somewhat boring life in the grand city of Chicago to an even grander city, Paris. Emily's work sends her to Paris by her marketing firm to provide an American perspective to Savoir, a French advertising company that markets luxury goods. As a newcomer in the city of love, Emily endeavors to discover her identity while struggling with love affairs and cultural clashes in the workplace. But through each episode, Emily’s wardrobe remains unbeatable.

The This-Is-My-First-Time-At-The-Met-Gala-In-All-The-Best-Ways Look

In the season 2 finale, Emily shows up to the Pierre Cadeau fashion show in a taffeta gown that exemplifies the perfect toned-down Met Gala dress. It’s stunning, bold, out there, and something you probably should not wear to the grocery store yet not quite Lady Gaga-Esque avant-garde. I love the fun-loving meets sexy lure of this dress manifested in the contrast of the high-low puffy skirt to the deep v-neckline and the large sleeve countering the cinched waist. In terms of accessories, I appreciate the nonchalant hairstyle to allow the dress to shine and the red lipstick which complements the bright red dress. I want - no, I need this dress. 9.7/10

The American-Girl-Doll-Goes-To-Paris Look

While this look may not compare in extravagance against its fellow front-runners, it is the best ‘casual’ day outfit of the show, highlighting Emily’s eye for colors and ability to make clashing patterns work. It is not necessarily an easy task to pair a multicolored bright top with a green, almost 3D-looking, checkered skirt, as well as a green and a gold belt to tie the look together. The outfits’ quirkiness exemplifies Emily’s person well, as she pops out in contrast to her colleagues drowned in beige-colored sophistication, further painting her as an outsider in her new, bougie world. 9/10 

The Take-Me-To-A-Picnic-At-The-Eiffel-Tower Look

Although this dress may not be as extravagant or brave as many of Emily’s other looks, there is a simplistic ‘prettiness’ which I adore. I specifically enjoy the beautiful color which works so well with Emily’s pale complexion, deep v-neck, and cutouts, but I question the high-low silhouette. I fear that without it the dress may be boring, but with it it feels like a predictable silhouette lacking the creativity and sophistication viewers expect. This outfit is exquisitely accessorized to add the necessary pop with rainbow Terry Dehavilland heels and pop art-esque Louboutin tote bag. 7.9/10

The Talk-To-The-Hand Look

This is the kinda look you must strut in. The kinda look that you expect all eyes to be one you while you walk the streets. The kinda look where teenage girls stare at you in admiration, wishing to look that fashionable. This is it. I believe what truly takes this look past all others, in addition to the witty and smart collaboration of colors and patterns, is the sunnies. The sharp, almost fierce, comically large sunglasses that sit atop Emily’s face. It is these very sunglasses that transform the innocence of a pastel blue kitten heel and mini princess silhouette dress into a beautifully untamed look, reminiscent of a snow leopard. This is the first look of the season that looks “Paris”’ to me, symbolizing her beginning to fit in. 8.8/1

The Successful-Attempt-At-Modern-Day-Audrey Hepburn Look

Goodbye 2020, hello late 1950’s. This is the embodiment of sexy meets snug pencil dress, and it is everything I need. I love this dress, from the adorable heart pattern that would be a must for valentines day—if just I had a valentine (wink wink ps. I like anything chocolate)—to the sweetheart neckline, and the beautifully pleated sleeves which add an interesting shape to an arguably otherwise predictable shape. What honestly makes the look is the styling; the unexpected retro-pattern jacket, the iconic red lip, the simple pearl necklace, and the hair. Ahh the hair, so very Audrey. 9.3/10