How to Dress like a parisian when you go to a Fashion week event

1. Add color. If you’ve been sticking to a black and neutral wardrobe, add a bright accent. It will give your everyday outfits a little extra pop, and you get to keep the sophisticated sleekness of the “Parisian uniform.”

2. Get a great coat. Winter Fashion Week is simpler than fall in some ways. While it’s chillier, and the blustery, rainy gusts sometimes make it tough to stay freshly primped, you can focus on one piece: the coat. Unless you’re lucky enough to score a ticket to a show, most people will only see your outerwear. Leave the trench at home and go for something with a fun, unique silhouette.

3. Shop the vintage stores. Fashion industry elites are clad in head-to-toe designer garb, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to look Fashion Week ready. Wander through le Marais and pop in stores like Coiffeur Vintage, Free ‘P’ Star and Come On Eileen. You’ll find one-of-a-kind pieces that will truly stand out (and won’t break the bank).

4. Be confident. You’ve heard it before, but it’s so important that it bears repeating – you can be wearing a gorgeous ensemble, but if you’re not comfortable in it, it will show. Be adventurous and love what you’ve got on – you’ll find that others will follow.