Emily in Paris and, more importantly, Emily in Paris outfits are back! While season 4 brings a new round of uncertainties for Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) and her love, work, and personal life, her fun and unique sense of fashion is something we can always count on with every new episode.
Season 3 turned things up a notch, giving us plenty of looks to keep us entertained (even if the plot didn’t). From coveted designer pieces to her signature camera-shaped phone case, Emily mixed colours, fun patterns, and whimsical silhouettes to add even more drama to her life (as if she needed it).
With the anticipation building for season 4 after almost two years, we were itching to see what Emily would be wearing. Given the circumstances — an affair, a called-off wedding, a pregnancy, and more — you can’t help but wonder how one would dress for such occasions. Luckily, costume designer Marylin Fitoussi figured it out, and we’re just here to watch and pick our favourites.
Below, we take a look at some of the best Emily in Paris outfits from season 4 part 1 in chronological order and grade them based on wearability, affordability, and styling.
1. Emily's first look
Even though last season ended on a sour note for Emily and her love triangle, this season started on a strong note sartorially. Emily looked très chic in green jacquard floral shorts and a bustier set from Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini layered with a pink Jacquemus cardigan. It seems like she's become a bit more financially responsible, because these items are all currently on sale for about £200 or less.
Emily's penchant for accessories also shined here. The perfectly coordinated Kate Spade gingham tote gave the look perfect summer vibes for only £210 when on sale. And as if the outfit itself wasn't cute enough, the marketing pro also proved she's trend-savvy with the perfect shoe choice. She wore a pair of mesh Mary Jane pumps, putting her own twist on the hottest shoe of the season. Her Nodaleto shoes go for £675.
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: 8/10
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: A
2. Emily's monochrome moment
Who said wardrobe essentials had to be in basic colours? Not Emily Cooper! She wore a trusty suede shirt from Possery in a bright yellow hue. To up the ante, she layered it under a matching yellow blouse paired with a yellow corduroy skirt. Even her bag was yellow, too.
We love a monochrome moment, and they happen to be very trendy these days. It does seem as though wasn't as affordable as the last because the top layer alone retails for over 700€, but maybe she just saved up a lot of money so she could invest in really good pieces.
Wearability: 9/10
Affordability: 5/10
Styling: 9/10
Overall Grade: C
We need this on Netflix yesterday, s'il vous plaît.
3. Emily's layered feathered 'fit
Emily was really working the layers this season. She made this fun textured dress office-appropriate by pairing it with a crisp white button-down shirt and a plaid tie. This is a styling hack we might just have to add to our playbook.
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: Willing to ignore for the sake of the look
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: A
4. Emily's masquerade look
This look is kind of like if the Hamburglar had a really fashionable cousin. The bodysuit has a super flattering fit, accentuated by the belting and half skirt. The Mary Jane strap going over the body suit is such a great detail, and the wide-brim hat just commands attention. Most of all, this ‘fit proves Emily’s commitment to the bit, which feels very on-brand for her.
Wearability: Fine for the occasion
Affordability: Presumably custom
Styling: 9/10
Overall Grade: A
5. Emily's Clueless-esque look
Leave it to Emily to give this iconic look a 2024 update. Similar to Cher's yellow plaid tweed blazer and skirt in Clueless, Emily donned a yellow and black houndstooth dress over a white ruffled blouse fastened by a yellow bow tie with a black buckle. While the accessories were minimal, she used her hairpinning to adorn the look. It's a perfect school uniform-inspired look. The only caveat is that these pieces are too hard to find! Tell us your secrets, Emily! We want to look cute too!
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: ????????
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: A+
6. Emily's coordinated set
Although Emily loves to mix patterns, this time, she went for a matching top and skirt set, and we can't help but say we love this new look for her. She looked elegant in a Missoni button-up top and skirt. They do retail for a pretty high price, so unless Emily is buying secondhand (which actually might be possible since we do go to Vestiaire Collective this season), we have to assume that she's just in a higher tax bracket. Regardless, this look showed a more mature side to Emily, especially when paired with her delicate jewellery and updo. Now, let's just hope it leads to some more mature life choices, too.
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: 4/10
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: B
C'est très chic!
7. Emily's trendy hair accessory
We're so happy to see that the headband trend made it to Emily's world. While we love her signature bangs, it was this simple, affordable headpiece, which can be picked up at any drugstore, that made her look feel very timely and elevated her simple striped shirt from wardrobe staple to trendy top. Once again, Emily proves the power of accessories.
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: A
8. Emily's Taylor Swift matching moment
TBH, all we could think about during this scene was this bag! The iconic Vivienne Westwood heart bag is well-adored by celebrities and fictional characters alike. Just last month, Taylor Swift was spotted carrying one, and now, Emily has given it her stamp of approval, too. She wore the multicolour plaid option which is on sale for £197. Paired with her matching plaid jacket with fun fluffy trimming, this look was a very Emily-coded take on grunge.
Wearability: 10/10
Affordability: 7/10
Styling: 10/10
Overall Grade: A
This article originally appeared on Teen Vogue.
We need this on Netflix yesterday, s'il vous plaît.
