Author: hilldong@yantaithriving.com

Paris, the city of lights, is always a hub for style inspiration, especially during Fashion Week. This time, showgoers embraced bold maximalist trends, from animal prints and bright red tights to a touch of Western flair. Plus, scarf coats and rich chocolate brown outerwear are here to stay!

Keep reading to explore and shop the top street-style looks from Paris Fashion Week!

1. The Collared Jacket and Leopard Print Pants

Leopard print stands out best when styled as a neutral. This look proves it—pair it with a white tee, a chic faux-fur collar jacket, ballet flats, and tortoise sunglasses. The bold print instantly transforms a simple outfit into something stylish and unexpected!

2. The Skirt Set and Bold Red Tights

Want an easy way to make your outfit stand out? Slip on a pair of fire-engine red tights! This bold trend is celebrity-approved, with fans like Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, and Elle Fanning. For a chic look, style them with a ladylike blazer and skirt set—or even a skort—like this houndstooth pairing from Maje.

3. The Cocoa Suede Coat and Cigarette Jeans

Minimalists, this one’s for you! If bold red tights and leopard prints aren’t your style, opt for timeless wardrobe essentials. A longline coat, cashmere sweater, and cigarette jeans create an effortlessly chic look. Finish with simple accessories, like twisted gold studs and a luxe top-handle bag.

4. The Slouchy Bomber and Relaxed Suiting

Suits dominated the Fall runways, but how do you style them for everyday wear? Keep it relaxed—leave it unbuttoned and layer over a white tee. Add a chocolate bomber jacket for a cool, non-corporate vibe. A timeless belt with gold hardware instantly elevates the look, and this croc leather one from Khaite is a must-have investment piece!

5. The Statement Scarf Coat and T-Strap Pumps

The scarf coat trend is still going strong, with fresh takes like this stunning chartreuse one from The Row. Style it with kick-flare trousers and T-strap pumps for effortless elegance. Finish the look with a rosy lip and silver jewelry for a polished touch!

6. The Rib-Knit Dress and Cowboy Boots

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is definitely driving the Western wear comeback! To try the trend, pair cowboy boots with everyday staples like a sweater dress or A-line maxi skirt. A fun styling tip? Tie a bandana scarf around your waist to amp up the Western vibes without going overboard.

7. The Trench and Undone Menswear Staples

Spring is on the way when trench coats start making their debut. They’re essential for the transitional season—lightweight, practical, and stylish. Pair it with menswear-inspired basics like a crisp white button-down, black pants, and loafers. For a more relaxed look, leave things slightly undone, letting the button-down hem peek out from under the blazer to keep it from feeling too uniform.

8. The Bootcut Jeans and Skinny Scarf

Bootcut jeans and skinny scarves were iconic indie sleaze staples of the mid-aughts. Here’s a masterclass on drawing inspiration from that era without going overboard. Pair low-slung bootcut jeans with an oversized button-down shirt—bonus points if it’s in the uplifting butter yellow hue. Add structure and sophistication with a double-breasted herringbone coat for the perfect balance of vintage and modern.

9. The Sleek Turtleneck and Full Midi Skirt

An A-line skirt is the perfect way to accentuate your waist. Enhance the silhouette with a form-fitting turtleneck or bodysuit, and add some flair with a belt—or two!

10. The Brown Blazer with Embellished Accents

Brooches, pearls, and gold chainlink necklaces are the perfect magpie touches to elevate an ordinary blazer with added flair.

As Fashion Month wraps up in Paris, I’m inspired by stylish French girls and their chic looks. While exploring, I spotted a street style trend that’s perfect for my end-of-winter outfits—pairing tights with matching-colored shoes for a seamless, polished look.

This effortless look is a game-changer because it uses a piece I already own—tights! They’ve been my go-to for extra warmth this winter and work perfectly for spring transitions. But black isn’t the only option. Trendy shades like burgundy, cherry red, dark brown, and white pair beautifully with ballet flats, heels, or stylish sneakers in matching tones.

Keep scrolling for must-see end-of-season outfit inspiration straight from the streets of Paris. Don’t be surprised if this trend starts popping up all over your Instagram feed!

Cherry Red

The red spring color trend is evolving with bold, perfectly matched shoes and tights. For a softer take, opt for a sheer pair to embrace the look with a subtle touch.

Easy All-Black

Pairing black tights with black heels may not be new, but it’s a reliable styling hack for effortless elegance. Plus, this combo creates the illusion of longer legs—something I always appreciate at just 5’2″ on a good day!

Gray Days

While heels and tights dominate this list, Paris Fashion Week attendees proved that matching tights with chunky sneakers is just as stylish. It’s an easy way to embrace the corporate-core trend that’s taking over the fashion world.

White-On-White

Add texture to your monochromatic look by swapping smooth tights for a lacy pair. Pair them with edgy shoes, like pointed-toe pumps, to balance the sweetness with a bold touch.

Fine Red Wine

Sydney Sweeney always inspires with her effortless and glamorous style.

From the no-trousers trend to budget-friendly summer shoes, Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney always inspires our seasonal wardrobe with her stunning looks.

The latest? A chic mini dress with a stylish retro twist.

Sydney shared a series of random 2025 moments on Instagram, featuring plenty of swoon-worthy outfits. She captioned it: “as sweet as apple pie (this is my attempt at a very very late jan x feb photo dump im sorrryyyyy).”

The standout look? A navy pinafore mini dress with a plunging V-neck and sleek satin finish. To balance the bold style, she layered it with a sheer long-sleeve high-neck top and sheer tights.

The classic pinafore dress is a timeless, sleeveless piece that started as an apron-like garment in the 18th century. Today, it’s a fashion staple, ranging from casual denim and corduroy to chic tailored styles like Sydney’s.

Sydney’s dress looks like the Hadley mini dress from Ser.o.ya, a New York City brand founded by Ohad Seroya in 2020.

Pinafore dresses are usually layered over blouses or T-shirts, but Sydney’s take adds an ultra-elegant, after-hours vibe. She completed the look with sleek patent black court heels and a radiant smile.

Navy is a go-to neutral for the transition from winter to spring. From Victoria Beckham’s chic duffle coat to Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe’s Grammy dresses and Anya Hindmarch’s DBE outfit, this deep, elegant hue is making a big comeback in 2025.

Just when we were ready to pack away our fluffy coats and cozy jumpers, the weather had other plans, saying, “Not so fast!”

We loved the brief taste of summer sun, but the silver lining is that we can now embrace Jessica Alba’s latest tights trend!

Always a style icon, American actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba turned heads at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, stunning at the Gabriela Hearst show.

For the star-studded event, Jessica wowed in a full look from the Uruguayan fashion house, boldly rocking fashion’s latest trend—wearing a coat with nothing underneath.

Rocking a sleek, fitted white overcoat as a dress, the 43-year-old put all the spotlight on her dreamy, sheer lace tights.

Jessica’s tights are the ‘Chorley Tights in Black Recycled Polyester Lace,’ available online for £215. Crafted from 80% Polyamide and 20% Elastane, they feature an intricate floral lace design that makes a bold fashion statement.

Sheer tights, in any denier, have been a favorite among fashion lovers for autumn and winter, especially lace options.

For Valentine’s Day, Victoria Beckham showed us how chic sheer tights can be, showcasing her £95 monogram pair on Instagram and pairing them with a black blazer mini dress.

Just a few days ago, It-Girl Alexa Chung rocked a white lace pair of tights with strappy heels and a fluffy coat to attend the Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week.

Kim Cattrall proved that mini dress styling can be ultra-chic! She turned heads at the Balmain Womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week in a bold leopard print dress, paired with sleek tights and heels.

The Sex and the City star has always been a fashion icon. Even at 68, she continues to inspire with her timeless and elegant style.

At the Balmain Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear show in Paris last week, the Samantha Jones actress showed exactly how to wear a mini dress—and still look effortlessly classy.

On the red carpet at the exclusive fashion event, Kim radiated confidence in a chic black and gold look. Her muted leopard print mini dress stole the spotlight with its long sleeves, flattering high neckline, and bold angular shoulder pads, creating a sleek yet playful silhouette.

With a hint of leg on display, Kim elevated the look with sheer black tights—an essential piece every hosiery drawer needs for effortlessly stylish outfits like this.

Our woman&home Fashion Writer, Molly Smith, suggests, “For an easy way to add a mini dress to your wardrobe, go for a fun animal print. Pair it with tights and slingbacks for a perfect date night look, or layer it with a cozy cardigan and blazer for the office—the styling possibilities are endless!”

Braving the chilly March breeze in Paris, Kim draped a striking oversized longline coat over her shoulders. She let it fall open, creating a dramatic effect while keeping her mini dress the center of attention.

We love Paris Fashion Week! It not only features the most prestigious shows but also lasts the longest. That means more front-row fashion moments and endless cool-girl street style.

The latest It-girl to shine in Paris and show us how to style spring and summer looks is British fashion muse Alexa Chung.

At 41, Alexa Chung attended the Valentino ‘Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités’ AW25 show on Sunday and made white lace tights a must-have this season.

She radiated cool-girl energy in a Mob Wife-meets-coquette-core look. Her outfit featured a peachy-pink frilled mini dress for a spring-chic vibe, white lace tights, bold red peep-toe heels, and a fluffy beige coat with statement gigot sleeves.

Statement tights have been the go-to trend for elevating outfits in recent seasons. Remember London Fashion Week 2024? Nearly every guest rocked bold, opaque red tights with almost every look!

Black lace tights have been the go-to for adding sensual glam to evening looks. But Alexa just flipped the trend, introducing a fresh, brighter take—perfect for spring!

For styling patterned tights, Kristina Falke, PR Director of hosiery brand Falke, shared a key tip with H! Fashion: “Black dresses with patterned black tights create a unique, eye-catching look. When wearing bold patterns or bright colors, start with the tights, then pick the outfit.”

The takeaway? Let your tights set the tone for your outfit!

Honestly, Kate Moss’ style is aging like fine wine. At 55, the fashion icon keeps making better wardrobe choices every minute.

We’ve loved watching her looks at the Paris Fashion Week AW25 shows. Her latest outfit proves why she will always be the ultimate style icon.

The former supermodel attended the Isabel Marant show on Thursday, where designer Kim Bekker showcased her latest collection for the French fashion house.

Kate sat in the prestigious front row alongside Ella Richards, Taylor Hill, and Dree Hemingway. She wore silky black shorts with a lace trim, layered over fishnet tights with tiny holes.

Underwear as outerwear has been a top trend for seasons, but Kate is the true original. Satin slip dresses have been her signature since she stepped onto the scene in the ’90s. Styling mini shorts over fishnets was the perfect way to give the trend a bold, after-hours vibe.

This isn’t the first time she’s rocked an all-black look this fashion week. On Wednesday, she attended Stella McCartney’s AW25 show, wearing an outfit that paid tribute to the 2010s.

She styled high-waisted leggings from Stella’s latest collection with a V-neck lace bodysuit from SS22. Layering up, she added an oversized leather bomber from Spring 2025 and completed the look with towering mules from 2012, bringing serious 2000s boho summer vibes.

According to Kate, high-waisted leggings and silk shorts over tights are the must-haves for 2025. But will the fashion crowd follow? Stay tuned…

 

Zoe Saldana showed us the timeless charm of sheer black tights with delicate heels at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party. After her epic win, she stepped out in style, proving this classic look never goes out of fashion.

The actress, who won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez at the star-studded Oscars, looked stunning at Vanity Fair’s exclusive after-party. She arrived in style, turning heads with her flawless look.

Zoe Saldana traded her deep maroon custom Saint Laurent gown for a fun, flirty look at the A-list bash. She rocked a ruffled high-low mini skirt in a soft peach hue, paired with a classic staple—a sleek, long-sleeved black bodysuit.

The billowing train of her skirt and oxblood red belt made a bold glam statement. But what truly caught our eye was her effortless pairing of sheer black tights with delicate strappy heels—a timeless and elegant choice.

It’s easy to overlook the chic impact of opaque black tights with classic black heels. But Zoe Saldana reminded us all, serving a masterclass in styling as she stepped out, Oscar in hand, looking effortlessly glamorous.

Her pointed-toe black heels added subtle height and timeless elegance, perfectly complementing her statement skirt for a flawless, fashion-forward look.

Her low-denier black tights added a touch of sophistication, balancing the short skirt with a classic, refined feel while still showcasing her legs effortlessly.

Pairing your favorite black tights with sleek heels is a foolproof way to style shorter skirts and little black dresses with confidence. Plus, it’s perfect for staying chic and warm when the weather is still chilly.

And woman&home Digital Fashion Editor, Caroline Parr, fully approves, praising Zoe for delivering effortless, wearable night-out style inspiration straight from the red carpet.

“The sunshine this weekend has me thinking about my spring wardrobe, but it’s still too chilly for bare legs. Enter Zoe Saldana, who wowed at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in an amazing high-low skirt paired with sheer black tights and heels,” says Caroline.

“This is the perfect way to style a mini skirt—who would have thought that amidst all the glamour, we’d discover some date night style inspiration?”

Ugg boots, low-rise jeans, and ballet pumps—I’ve watched these Y2K trends make a comeback with mixed feelings. Every time a new 2000s style returns, I think, “Please, just not shorts and tights!”

In the late 2000s, during Gordon Brown’s time as Prime Minister, layering tiny shorts over black tights was the ultimate trend—at least for young, fashion-loving women who splurged at Topshop. Alexa Chung styled them with chic collared blouses, Sienna Miller paired them with boho tops, and the Gossip Girl cast flaunted them on the Upper East Side, often swapping black for bold, colorful tights.

No one questioned the discomfort of polyester rubbing under denim—or worse, another synthetic fabric. No one mentioned the risk of looking more like a pantomime extra than a chic Parisian. But as the new decade arrived, the trend thankfully faded. Aside from rare Chanel runway sightings, it disappeared, joining other fashion missteps of the era, buried in grainy old Facebook photos.

“The interesting thing is that many embracing Y2K fashion were either babies or not even born during that era,” says Riani Kenyon, anthropologist and behavioral analyst at Canvas8. If I didn’t already feel old, I certainly do now. Kenyon calls this trend “fauxstalgia”—a romanticized version of the past, shaped by cultural references and curated aesthetics.

Bella Hadid, a driving force behind the Y2K fashion comeback, recently stepped out in glossy, low-denier tights under black hotpants at her brand launch. Suki Waterhouse was spotted in frayed denim cut-offs, tights, and a massive fur coat—so 2009 that I had to double-check the date. On Instagram, influencers are styling Molly-Mae-inspired beige blazers with shorts and sheer tights. Even Alexa Chung, the original shorts-and-tights trendsetter, is bringing back the look she made famous nearly 20 years ago.

This trend originally emerged as a practical compromise. In the late 2000s, denim hotpants were the ultimate style statement—just think of Kate Moss at Glastonbury in hers with Hunter wellies. But for those in colder climates, bare legs weren’t exactly ideal—unless you fancied flirting with hypothermia. Layering cut-offs over tights offered a thin, snag-prone shield against the cold while keeping the same “cool” silhouette. Plus, pairing shorts with hosiery made them feel a little less, well, short.

In theory, this was the perfect transitional look—ideal for a cool summer day or a warm autumn afternoon. In reality, it never quite made sense. You were either too sweaty or freezing. At a British festival, you could experience all of the above in one day. Wellies and tights, especially in damp weather, were a disaster waiting to happen—I’m still amazed I avoided trench foot at Leeds Festival 2009.

Despite all this, super-short shorts over 60-denier tights became a go-to outfit formula. And it wasn’t just about denim. Kate Moss’s first Topshop collection featured a striped yellow pair—practically unwearable unless toned down with tights. Going for the now-iconic “indie sleaze” vibe? House of Holland’s Pretty Polly collab had you covered with bold, cartoonish tights—think oversized polka dots, stars, and faux suspender prints.

For a breezier, boho look, I had some floaty floral shorts from Urban Outfitters, which I paired with my least laddered tights. I told myself that, while I might not look as cool as Florence (whom I’d seen, soggy-footed, at Leeds), I could at least pass for a lost member of her Machine. I later found out my siblings had been secretly calling those shorts “the pantaloons.”

Perhaps the worst version of the trend was the “business casual” look. When I was studying for my A-Levels, the shorts-tights combo was at its peak. At my sixth form, we were required to wear “office” attire to supposedly prep us for the corporate world. It already felt outdated, a relic of the Eighties. Now, friends who’ve become successful lawyers dress far more casually for work than we ever did lounging in the common room. Naturally, we got creative, pairing “city shorts” with black opaques.

When do shorts become “city shorts,” you ask? When they’re essentially office trousers chopped off at the knee. My classmates wore them in grey, beige, and greige, often with pinstripes or checks. The more fashion-forward versions tapered slightly at the knee, giving the wearer the look of an aristocrat on a golfing weekend—especially if paired with, dare I say it, a waistcoat (another inexplicable Noughties trend making a comeback). We were aiming for executive chic, but we ended up looking like we were about to join Toad of Toad Hall on a wild adventure.

The iconic leather mini skirt—how does it feel to be adored by It-girls and admired by fashion moguls alike?

We can only imagine how amazing it must feel, especially when paired with this season’s other must-have wardrobe essential—a pair of sheer tights.

On Monday night, at an intimate dinner in London, none other than Bridgerton star Simone Ashley flawlessly paired this iconic combo.

The 29-year-old stunned in a dreamy monochromatic look for the after-dark event, pairing a white high-neck vest top with a mini leather skirt, sheer tights, and sleek black pointed-toe pumps.

The ultra-chic outfit was elevated with bold, statement glam. Simone rocked a striking red lip and sultry, smoky winged liner, perfectly complementing her glowing complexion and contoured cheekbones.

For her hair, the British actress swept her long brunette locks into a sleek, slicked-back plaited ponytail—the perfect updo to highlight her glamorous makeup.

Simone wore her trendy ensemble to celebrate 16Arlington’s Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, Lights On, at Almine Rech London in Mayfair. The intimate dinner party was star-studded, with Creative Director and founder Marco Capaldo’s closest friends and collaborators joining him for the event.

Since Simone first appeared on the acting scene in 2016, following a role on the renowned British crime series Broadchurch, she’s steadily made a name for herself in the fashion world.

Earlier this month, Simone was spotted in New York, promoting her upcoming rom-com Picture This, sporting an adorable tartan mini dress paired with knee-high boots.

When she’s not attending lavish dinners with friends or exploring new cities in stylish off-duty looks, Simone is often spotted at red carpet events, dazzling in luxurious gowns.

At this year’s Fashion Awards, Simone paid tribute to Audrey Hepburn in a blush pink mini dress by Prada, effortlessly securing her place as a fashion icon to watch, both on and off the runway.