Paris Fashion Week is officially a wrap, but the impeccable outfits we spotted throughout will live on. The world's most stylish women all congregated to the City of Light, and given the occasion, it's no surprise that they provided plenty of outfit inspiration. Truth be told, compared to some of the other fashion week cities, you don't see a whole lot of denim in Paris. Showgoers typically save their fanciest looks for it. But when they do wear denim, you can guarantee that it's going to be especially polished and chic.
We combed through thousands of street style photos from Paris Fashion Week F/W 19 (and a few from Haute Couture Fashion Week in January) in search of not just the best denim outfits but the best denim outfits worn by women over the age of 40. The resulting outfits prove that these women know what they're doing, and they know how to make jeans and other denim pieces work for any occasion. Keep scrolling to see what we mean and to shop similar denim pieces.
Who: Sarah Harris
The outfit formula: long coat + oversize sweater + straight-leg jeans + white ankle boots
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Who: Ece Sükan
The outfit formula: bright, faux-fur coat + silk blouse + low-rise jeans + black ankle boots
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Who: Yasmin Sewell
The outfit formula: camel trench + polo + cropped jeans + black mid-calf boots
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Who: Caroline Issa
The outfit formula: long denim jacket + black midi dress + fancy flats
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Who: Kate Moss
The outfit formula: black blazer + leopard sweater + skinny jeans + ankle boots
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Who: Christine Centenera
The outfit formula: denim trench + animal-print boots
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Who: Jo Ellison
The outfit formula: checked blazer + sweater + loose jeans + boots
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Who: Juliette Binoche
The outfit formula: beige coat + printed top + flared jeans + pointed-toe boots
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Who: Sofia Coppola
The outfit formula: navy blazer + white tee + straight-leg jeans + slingback shoes
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The outfit formula: leather coat + turtleneck sweater + distressed jeans + kitten heels
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Who: Caroline de Maigret
The outfit formula: reconstructed denim jacket + pink tank top + pink pants + camel boots
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