If Looking Parisian Is Your Goal, Style Fall's Most "Boring" Basic Like Pamela Anderson Just Did
Minimalism at its finest.
While I tend to lean toward basics, there's always that one unsung hero—a boring basic, if you will—in my closet that I neglect every fall: the turtleneck. I know it's a fashion crime, but in my defense, I'm from the South, and getting acclimated to cooler weather is still an ongoing process. Each fall, I feel stuck on what to wear. Well, that was until I saw Pamela Anderson's recent Parisian-chic outfit.
Her look consisted of all-black basics, including cigarette pants, a pair of pumps, sunglasses, and, of course, an elegant turtleneck. Sometimes, styling a boring basic simply is the way to go when you want to look like a chic Parisian, and this look from Anderson proves it. If you want to look Parisian, keep scrolling to re-create Anderson's elegant turtleneck look and shop similar items.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.
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