10 Affordable Items I Spotted on the Paris Street Style Scene
During fashion month, I look to the runways to spot trends that will be popping up in six months, but I also keep an eye on what fashion insiders are wearing to the shows. Those looks often end up inspiring my personal purchases since they distill the best of what’s trending into wearable looks. While the outfits spotted on the street style scene during Paris Fashion Week are brimming with designer pieces that don’t always fit into a budget, there are also great affordable finds in the mix.
So what are some of the coolest affordable pieces spotted on fashion girls in Paris? Matching skirt suits, party dresses, cozy knits, and comfortable sneakers, to name a few. Ahead, see some of the best inexpensive items the fashion set are wearing right now—starting at just $19.
Is there anything chicer than a matching skirt suit set?
All I want to do right now is stock up on cozy knits for fall.
This has to be the best dress for holiday parties coming up.
We noticed on the runways that flared jeans are making a comeback—here's how to wear them now.
These cow-print boots are the ultimate statement shoe.
Wishing the temps would drop just so I could wear this amazing jacket.
Converse sneakers are a fashion-girl staple that will never go out of style.
Who else wants to start wearing knee-high socks like this immediately?
Mark my words: Pleated skirts will be one of the biggest trends this fall.
Next, see the best looks from the Paris street style scene.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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