Emily in Paris Outfits: Lily Collins' Best Looks So Far

It’s no secret that Netflix’s hit series Emily in Paris has three main characters. In addition to the series’ titular protagonist, Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins), there’s also the city of Paris itself, which provides a dreamy backdrop for all of Emily’s adventures and shenanigans. And then there’s Emily’s eccentric wardrobe, which, if you ask us, is the real star of the show.

Emily’s outfits on seasons 1 and 2 are the vision of costume designers Patricia Field (who previously worked on Sex and the City) and Marylin Fitoussi. “We were looking at other films and series with American girls in Paris, like Funny Face or the episodes of Gossip Girl when Blair [Waldorf] and Serena [Van der Woodsen] go to France,” Collins told British Vogue in 2020 about the initial inspiration for Emily’s ensembles. “At the same time, Emily had to feel like Emily rather than a version of someone else. Patricia and I were very much on the same page about creating tributes to characters that Emily loves but making the clothes her own.”

For season 3, Fitoussi succeeded Field as the lead costume designer. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip shared with PEOPLE in December 2022, she spoke about the third season’s costume needs: “I think that this season I had an even greater freedom. We have listed 14,000 pieces. I think that on Lily [Collins] we did about 43 looks.”

When looking for inspiration for the series’ season 4 premiere in August 2024, Fitoussi took an experimental approach. “It’s always challenging to reinvent. I’m looking at many, many shows and meeting a lot of young designers,” she told Page Six in 2023. “It’s another way of thinking of fashion and seeing Paris, [while] also giving this freedom to think outside of the box and mix everything.”

From her now-iconic bright pink coat to her heart-patterned off-the-shoulder dress, here are Lily Collins’ best outfits on Emily in Paris so far.

The Pink Coat

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1

Emily’s bright pink Kenzo coat was the centerpiece of several season 1 outfits, ranging from dressed-up work looks to errand-running weekend ensembles. Although season 1 premiered in 2020, the vibrant pink shade quickly became one of the trendiest colors in fashion.

Selfie Style

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 1, Episode 1

A printed jacket, beret and killer bag were a winning formula for Emily’s season 1 fashion. In the pilot episode, Emily paired a classic Chanel quilted logo purse with a black-and-white blazer and a red hat to snap pics by the Eiffel Tower.

New Friends

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 1

Emily met her future BFF, Mindy (Ashley Park), in the park while wearing a butter-yellow silk printed top and skirt from Ganni, which were simply styled with a black belt. This low-key look was a rare departure from Emily’s typically maximalist style.

Ballgown Glam

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 2

For Antoine’s (William Abadie) fragrance party, Emily donned a strapless black tulle dress that looked straight out of a classic ’50s Hollywood movie. It evoked Audrey Hepburn, a pattern fans saw repeated several times throughout season 1.

Belle in Chanel

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 5

It’s not Paris without Chanel! Emily wore a pretty green Chanel coat with a green plaid miniskirt, matching neck scarf and a bucket hat for an influencer event in episode 5. This look also marked the start of Emily’s love of bucket hats — and the color green!

Model Moment

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 1, Episode 5

Emily played the role of model for designer Pierre Cadeau in a sculptural white minidress reminiscent of a calla lily. She paired the asymmetrical look with strappy silver heels, a sleek hairstyle and a bold dark lip.

Ballet Beauty

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 6 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 6

Emily channeled Audrey Hepburn once again for a trip to the ballet in an elegant off-the-shoulder black midi cocktail dress. It was a gorgeous, sophisticated and pared-down look for the character, topped off with a sleek updo accented by a jeweled necklace worn as a headpiece.

Sleek Chic

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 6 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 6

To visit Pierre Cadeau’s atelier alongside Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) and Julien (Samuel Arnold), Emily wore a surprisingly simple black ensemble, featuring a leather jacket and a sheer, pleated black skirt. She completed the look with a mini box bag and a pearl-and-gold necklace.

Chateau Casual

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 8 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 8

During this episode, Emily visited her new friend Camille’s (Camille Razat) family chateau in a more casual outfit consisting of leggings, a fuzzy patchwork sweater, bright yellow wellies and a cute beanie.

Floral Fashion Week

Lily Collins as Emily in season 1, episode 10 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 1, Episode 10

Emily celebrated Cadeau’s Fashion Week show in a pink-and-yellow floral-printed puffer coat and matching skirt from Off-White, which she paired with — you guessed it! — a matching pink beret.

Going Green

From left: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lily Collins and Camille Razat in season 2, episode 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 1

At the start of season 2, Emily headed back to work at Savoir in a kelly green coat layered over a colorful striped polo and a patterned green miniskirt. She completed the look with a green top-handle bag and matching belt and styled her hair in her signature loose waves.

Saint-Tropez Chic

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 2

Emily may have been dealing with the fallout from her disastrous dalliance with Mathieu (Charles Martins), but she sure looked fab! For her arrival in Saint-Tropez, Emily wore a pale aqua-striped minidress and matching heels, layered with a patterned yellow-and-taupe vintage coat. A silk scarf tied around her hair and huge mod-style sunglasses provided the perfect finishing touch.

Vacation Vibes

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 2

Emily kicked off her summer trip in a multipatterned minidress from Dolce & Gabbana. She paired the polka-dot-and-floral outfit with a black-and-white patterned hat, platform wedges and a Christian Louboutin bag.

Out and About in Saint-Tropez

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 2

When her pals arrived to save the day (and her vacation!), Emily donned a ruffled periwinkle high-low dress from Magali Pascal, paired with an orange straw bag and platform heels.

Beach Babe

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 2

Leave it to Emily to sunbathe in style. She tossed a red patterned robe over her bikini while enjoying the Saint-Tropez weather with Camille and Mindy in episode 2.

Birthday Bows

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 3 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 3

That bow dress was the hero piece of episode 3. Emily wore the black minidress with an enormous pink bow, designed by Rotate Birger Christensen, for a dinner with her friends that ended very badly. Patricia Field styled the ’80s-inspired dress with pearl drop earrings and, to fight the evening chill later in the dinner party, a floral-print silk kimono over it.

Playing with Patterns

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 4 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 4

Mixing and matching different patterns, textures and colors is a Patricia Field signature, and it’s perfectly done in the look Emily wore to her French class: a yellow floral Vassilis Zoulias cropped jacket, checkerboard hat and bright yellow gloves and bag. It shouldn’t work, but it totally does.

Not-So-Mellow Yellow

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 5

Yellow was a theme for Emily in season 2; she wore the cheery color often, and especially well in episode 5. Emily sported a black-and-white checkerboard T-shirt and painterly miniskirt with a bright yellow blazer on top, finished off with a Dolce & Gabbana mini bag.

Hearts Aflame

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 5

Emily is never afraid to dress for the occasion, so she donned a white off-the-shoulder dress from Anouki covered in a red heart print for a jewelry party on a boat. She amped up the romance a few notches with coordinating red bow heels.

A Mod-Inspired Look

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 5

Emily and her classmate — and new love interest — Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) rendezvoused by the Eiffel Tower for the ultimate Parisian romance in episode 5. Emily wore a mod-style swing coat with a high ruffled collar over the heart-print dress and styled her hair in a ’60s-esque beehive with a bold white scarf headband for maximum retro vibes.

Pattern Play

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 6 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 6

Emily’s studded belt bore a striking resemblance to Carrie Bradshaw’s signature “Roger” belt from Sex and the City, didn’t it? She used the belt to cinch in a patterned coat over a pretty magenta minidress and paired the look with purple mid-calf flat boots.

Ooh La Love

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 7 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 7

As things heated up with Alfie, Emily’s looks became even sweeter. For a sunny day stroll, she wore a pastel pink tweed miniskirt with pearl buttons and a red corset-style cold-shoulder top, pairing it with a flirty ponytail and a cute box clutch.

Sweet Sunshine

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 8 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 8

While visiting Camille’s family chateau, Emily opted for a monochromatic look with a lemon-yellow Self-Portrait minidress and matching jacket. It was a departure from her usual bold clash of patterns and colors, which made it all the more striking.

Just Say Beret

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 9 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 9

The beret made a triumphant return in episode 9, as Emily paired a mustard-yellow hat with a short-sleeved plaid jacket and a bicycle-printed dress along with yellow motorcycle gloves and a shoulder bag.

Bold Belts

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 9 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 9

Patricia Field never met a bold belt she didn’t like, and she used a Valentino one to great effect for this episode 9 look. Emily paired it with a cute bow-printed sweater vest top, red buttoned miniskirt, a white vest blazer and an equally bold strand of pearls.

The Red Tulle Gown

Lily Collins as Emily in season 2, episode 10 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 2, Episode 10

Talk about jaw-dropping! Emily donned a crimson red tulle gown from Giambattista Valli’s H&M collaboration to watch a runway show alongside Madeline (Kate Walsh). She paired the voluminous dress with a small clutch bag and pinned a few sparkling brooches in her hair for extra glam.

Fabulous in Feathers

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 1

Season 3’s lead costume designer, Marylin Fitoussi, made quite the impression on the season premiere. In a dream sequence, Emily wore a pink-and-red minidress paired with a red cape adorned with flowing feathers. The look was accessorized with mod-inspired teal heels and silver earrings.

Knit and Tidy

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 2

With oversized buttons and a feathered skirt, Emily’s episode 2 knit ensemble made for a memorable office look. To complete the outfit, the titular character kept her accessories simple, adding a classic pearl bracelet and a sleek handbag.

A Babe in Boots

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 4 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 4

On episode 4, Emily looks chic and colorful in a ruffled orange minidress and knee-high teal boots. It’s a youthful look that perfectly captures the spirit of her “fun-employment.”

The Green Patterned Coat

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 4 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 4

Emily wore a minidress under a green, black and white Miu Miu jacket to ride bumper cars with Mindy. While most riders dressed a bit more casually, Emily proved she wasn’t afraid to stand out, completing her outfit with a lime-green purse and retro hoop earrings.

A Gingham Poolside Ensemble

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 5

Emily attended episode 5’s JVMA pool party in an adorable green checked swim top and skirt. She paired the two-piece with white-and-brown sunglasses and a pink floral wrap. Of course, this outfit wasn’t complete without her woven green handbag — and a glass of wine!

Pretty in Purple

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 6 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 6

Her purple outfit, featuring chic ruffles and elegant yellow roses, was the perfect choice for her visit to Provence’s lavender fields. Emily paired the ensemble with a simple yet sophisticated rose gold necklace and earring set.

The Little Blue Blazer

Lily Collins as Emily in season 3, episode 8 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 8

Emily exudes old Hollywood glam in episode 8. Her velvet blue blazer, embellished with gold buttons, radiates a classic, romantic vibe. Paired with long gold earrings and a Celine purse, this was a stand-out style.

The Sexy Plum Coat

Lily Collins as Emily and Lucien Laviscount as Alfie in season 3, episode 9 of ‘Emily in Paris’.
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Season 3, Episode 9

On episode 9, Emily selected a flirtatious ensemble for an evening stroll with Alfie. Her short, plum-colored coat was complemented by a metallic purple purse, while her rose-printed boots added a fun pop of red.

Bright and Bold

Lily Collins as Emily in season 4, episode 1 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 4, Episode 1

Heading to the office in style — though looking slightly anxious — Emily opted for a floral-patterned, emerald green Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini bustier top and shorts, finishing the look with a bubblegum-pink Jacquemus cardigan.

When Life Gives You Lemons

Lily Collins as Emily in season 4, episode 2 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 4, Episode 2

The memo was monochromatic for this episode 2 look, which saw Emily’s outfit imbued with varying shades of yellow — from her yellow Sabadell wax jacket to her lemon-yellow Isabel Marant corduroy miniskirt to her mimosa-toned Sergio Rossi heels.

Boss Babe

Lily Collins as Emily in season 4, episode 2 of ‘Emily In Paris’.

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Season 4, Episode 2

Emily channeled her inner businesswoman with this bold cobalt blue La Redoute blazer and matching trousers while strolling in Claude Monet’s gardens in Giverny. Along with the chic Pierre Hardy handbag, her obsidian Rabanne pointed-toe boots give this girl boss some extra pep in her step.

My Fair Audrey

Lily Collins as Emily in season 4, episode 3 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 4, Episode 3

There’s no better occasion to serve an Audrey Hepburn-inspired ensemble than when Emily arrives at a masquerade ball in this head-to-toe striped bodysuit in episode 3. An obvious homage to the legendary actress’s iconic floor-length white gown as seen in My Fair Lady (1964), Emily completed her look with a wide-brimmed black hat and a lace eye mask.

Scarab Chic

Lily Collins as Emily in season 4, episode 4 of ‘Emily in Paris’.

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Season 4, Episode 4

Only Emily could make beetle beauty a true trendsetting moment. She totally nails that aesthetic on season 4 with this scarab-print blouse from La Double J, which features a pleated bib collar and flared cuffs for extra flair.

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