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How to Dress Like a Fashion Blogger on a Paris Vacation:
A Designer's 2026 Guide
By Sandhya Garg · Project Runway Designer · XS–3XL Collections · Updated October 2026
Packing for Paris: fewer pieces, better pieces, and at least one dress that stops traffic on the Pont Alexandre III.
Quick Answer
To dress like a fashion blogger in Paris, pack polished, versatile pieces you can re-style — a printed midi or shirt dress, a statement jacket, well-cut trousers or jeans — plus one show-stopping dress for photos, comfortable flats or loafers for miles of walking, and a crossbody bag. Parisians favour quality and ease over costume; skip the beret, add one confident pop of colour, and let a great print be the thing people remember.
Paris is the city every fashion lover wants to dress for — and the one that makes even confident dressers second-guess their suitcase. The good news: dressing like a fashion blogger in Paris isn't about copying a 'French girl' formula. It's about choosing beautiful pieces, wearing them with ease, and walking everywhere looking like you belong.
As a Project Runway designer who trained at London College of Fashion and showed at New York Fashion Week, I've packed for Paris more than once — and our newest collection, Let Them Eat Cake, was literally inspired by Versailles. This guide covers the Paris style myths to ignore, what Paris Fashion Week street style is saying right now, a five-day outfit plan (including a Versailles day trip), photo tips, packing essentials and twelve pieces in sizes XS through 3XL.
Timing is perfect: Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027 runs from September 28 to October 6, 2026 (Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode), with 68 shows on the official calendar and Louis Vuitton closing the week (Complex). The sidewalks of Paris are the best style classroom in the world right now.
In This Guide
Busting 4 Paris Style Myths
Myth 01
"Wear a beret to blend in"
Truth: A Paris local's guide from World in Paris is blunt about it: in real life, Parisian women don't wear berets. Leave the costume at home.
Myth 02
"Everything has to be black"
Truth: Neutrals are the base, but colour wins photos. Marie Claire spotted the cherry red trend dominating Paris Fashion Week street style.
Myth 03
"You need a trench coat"
Truth: A trench is lovely, not mandatory. A statement jacket or a great blazer does the same job — and makes your photos far more memorable.
Myth 04
"Fashion bloggers wear heels everywhere"
Truth: Paris is a walking city with cobblestones and Métro stairs. The best-dressed visitors wear ballet flats, loafers or sleek sneakers — and save heels for dinner.
What Paris Fashion Week Street Style Says for 2026
The sidewalks outside the shows are where real Paris trends show up first. Here's what editors spotted this year.
🍒 Cherry Red Everything
Reported by Marie Claire
Marie Claire called cherry red a colour that continues to dominate fashion's trend cycle, with Paris street style as proof — along with high-vamp shoes and leather worn beyond winter.
👗 Dresses Over Trousers
Reported by Marie Claire
Parisians have been wearing delicate frocks over pants for a retro, Y2K feel, and pairing feminine skirts with sporty zip-ups (Marie Claire). A mini shirt dress over slim trousers is the easy way in.
🧥 Funnel Necks & Bermudas
Reported by The Zoe Report
At Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2026, The Zoe Report saw funnel-neck jackets gaining traction and Bermuda shorts worn with knee-high boots — sporty on top, ladylike on the bottom.
🗼 The Paris Uniform, Updated
Reported by Who What Wear
Who What Wear's 2026 street-style coverage has tracked the pieces cool people in Paris are wearing now — and noted Parisian women reaching for winter coats other than the classic trench.
Versailles-inspired scrollwork, made to be photographed in front of the real thing.
Behind the Collection
Let Them Eat Cake: A Collection for the First Queen Who Dressed for Her Image
Your 5-Day Paris Outfit Plan
01
Le Marais & café hopping
The Versailles shirt dress over slim black trousers — Paris street style's dress-over-pants look — with loafers and a crossbody. Easy for cobblestones, chic for a long lunch.
02
The Louvre & the Tuileries
The Queen wrap midi with the Fleur tapestry jacket and ballet flats. Museum-friendly sleeves, a jacket for the walk through the gardens.
05
Seine dinner cruise & the Eiffel Tower at night
The royal blue Marquis maxi, gold earrings and a jacket for the deck. Your final-night photo, with the tower sparkling behind you.
Day five, styled: the Marquis maxi, made for a night on the Seine.
How to Dress for Photos Like a Fashion Blogger
🌅 Shoot Early
Fashion bloggers shoot at sunrise, when landmarks are empty and the light is soft. Plan your photo outfit for the morning, then layer it for the rest of the day.
🎨 Contrast the Stone
Paris is a city of cream limestone and grey zinc roofs. Saturated pinks, royal blue, red and green pop against it; beige disappears.
💃 Choose Movement
A skirt that swings or a sleeve that billows gives you the candid 'caught mid-step' shot. Static, stiff fabrics look posed.
✨ One Hero Accessory
A statement earring, a structured bag or a great pair of sunglasses — one, not three. Let the dress do the talking.
Inspired by Versailles · Limited Edition · XS to 3XL
Pack for Paris. Shop the Edit.
A collection born at Versailles, now packed for its return trip. Every card tells you which day of the five-day plan it belongs to.
Café, Museum & Gallery Days
The Versailles Day Trip & Evenings on the Seine
Minis & Parisian Layers
Dresses in XS · S · M · L · XL · XXL · XXXL · Jackets in limited sizes · Size chart
From the studio to the Seine. See how we hand-make the Versailles prints.
Paris Packing Essentials by Season
🌸 Spring (March–May)
Unpredictable: sun, showers and cool evenings. Midis with sleeves, a light jacket, an umbrella, and pastels that echo the blossoms.
☀️ Summer (June–August)
Warm and bright. Breathable prints, halters and minis over trousers, flat sandals and sunglasses. Pack one dress for a terrace dinner.
🍂 Fall (September–November)
Paris at its most beautiful — and Fashion Week season. Long sleeves, a statement jacket, loafers and richer colours like burgundy and royal blue.
❄️ Winter (December–February)
Chilly and damp. A great coat over a printed midi, tights, boots and one sparkly dress for the holidays.
Year-round: a crossbody bag that zips, comfortable flats you've already broken in, and a jacket that turns a day outfit into an evening one. Heading further afield? See what to wear in Italy and vacation dresses by destination.
Plus-Size Paris Outfits
Parisian style is about fit and ease, and that works at every size. Wrap midis, halters and shirt dresses worn open over trousers all create long, elegant lines, and a structured jacket finishes the look. Our dresses are graded to 3XL; read our guide to chic plus-size style, or shop plus-size dresses.
Versailles for Le Marais, Louis for apéritif hour — styled in plus sizes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Parisian women wear?
Parisian women favour quality, versatile pieces worn with ease: well-cut trousers and jeans, blazers and statement jackets, simple dresses, ballet flats and loafers, and one standout accessory. The look is polished rather than trendy, and comfortable enough to walk all day.
Do Parisian women wear berets?
Generally, no. Local guides note that berets are rarely worn by Parisian women in everyday life; they read as a tourist costume. A great jacket or a statement earring is a more Parisian finishing touch.
What shoes should I wear in Paris?
Ballet flats, loafers or sleek, low-profile sneakers for the day, since Paris involves a lot of walking, cobblestones and Métro stairs. Save heels or heeled boots for dinner.
What should I wear in Paris in the fall?
Long-sleeve midis or shirt dresses, a statement jacket or blazer, slim trousers or dark jeans, loafers or ankle boots, and richer colours like burgundy, royal blue and cherry red. Evenings can be cool, so always bring a layer.
When is Paris Fashion Week?
Paris Fashion Week women's Spring/Summer 2027 runs from September 28 to October 6, 2026. The Fall/Winter 2027-2028 womenswear shows are scheduled for March 1 to 9, 2027.
What should I wear to visit Versailles?
Comfortable flat shoes for the vast gardens, a dress or outfit you'll love in photos, and a light layer. A Versailles-inspired printed maxi or midi is a fitting choice for the palace and the Hall of Mirrors.
Sources & Further Reading
- Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: Paris Fashion Week dates
- Complex: Paris Fashion Week SS27 sets 68-show calendar
- Marie Claire: Paris Fashion Week fall/winter 2026 street style
- Marie Claire: Street style trends Parisian It girls are endorsing
- The Zoe Report: The looks defining PFW fall/winter 2026 street style
- Who What Wear: Street style coverage
- World in Paris: What to wear in Paris, a local's guide
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