'Emily in Paris' Outfits: Lily Collins' Best Looks So Far

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It's no secret that Netflix's hit series Emily in Paris has three main characters. In addition to the series' titular protagonist, Emily Cooper — played by Lily Collins — there's the city of Paris itself, which provides a dreamy backdrop for all Emily's adventures and shenanigans. And then, there's Emily's eccentric wardrobe, which in our opinion, is the real star of the show.

Emily's season 1 and 2 wardrobe is the vision of costume designers Patricia Field (who previously worked on Sex and the City) and Marylin Fitoussi. "We were looking at other films and series with American girls in Paris, like Funny Face or the episodes of Gossip Girl when Blair and Serena go to France," Collins told British Vogue in 2020 about the initial inspiration for Emily's ensembles. "At the same time, Emily had to feel like Emily rather than a version of someone else. Patricia and I were very much on the same page about creating tributes to characters that Emily loves but making the clothes her own."

For season 3, which premiered on Dec. 21, 2022, Fitoussi succeeded Field as the lead costume designer. She spoke about the third season's costume needs in an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip shared with PEOPLE, saying, "I think that this season I had even greater freedom. We have listed 14,000 pieces. I think that on Lily [Collins] we did about 43 looks."

"So, we always have to present new things, to push the limits of what we can do," she added.

Fitoussi also discussed how fashion is all about storytelling for her. "It's a bit of a calling, telling stories with clothes and making everyone feel beautiful," she explained. "Emily allows me to experiment entirely with this irreverent creative aspect where you get to break the codes of fashion, where you get to be yourself and feeling different and unique and to affirm it."

From her now-iconic bright pink coat to her heart-patterned off-the-shoulder dress, here are Lily Collins' best outfits on Emily in Paris so far.

The Pink Coat

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Season 1

Emily's bright pink Kenzo coat was the centerpiece of several season 1 outfits, from dressed-up work looks to errand-running weekend ensembles. Though season 1 premiered in 2020, the pink shade quickly became one of the trendiest colors in fashion.

Selfie Style

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Season 1, Episode 1

A printed jacket, a beret and a killer bag were a winning formula for Emily's season 1 fashion. In the pilot episode, Emily paired a classic Chanel quilted logo bag with a black-and-white jacket and red hat to snap pics by the Eiffel Tower.

New Friends

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Season 1, Episode 1

Emily met her future BFF Mindy in the park while wearing a butter yellow silk printed top and skirt from Ganni, which were styled simply with a black belt. This low-key look was a rare departure from Emily's typical maximalist style.

Ballgown Glam

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Season 1, Episode 2

For Antoine's fragrance party, Emily donned a strapless black tulle dress that's straight out of a classic '50s Hollywood movie. It gave Audrey Hepburn, which was a pattern fans saw replayed several times throughout season 1.

Belle in Chanel

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Season 1, Episode 5

It's not Paris without Chanel! Emily wore a pretty green Chanel coat with a green plaid mini skirt, matching neck scarf and a bucket hat for an influencer event in episode 5. This look also marked the start of Emily's love of bucket hats and green!

Model Moment

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Season 1, Episode 5

Emily played the role of model for designer Pierre Cadeau in a sculptural white mini dress reminiscent of a calla lily. She paired the asymmetrical dress with strappy silver heels, a sleek hairstyle and a bold dark lip.

Ballet Beauty

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Season 1, Episode 6

Emily again went full Audrey Hepburn for a trip to the ballet in an elegant off-the-shoulder black midi cocktail dress. It was a gorgeous, sophisticated and pared-down look for the character, topped off by a slick updo accented with a jeweled necklace worn as a headpiece.

Sleek Chic

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Season 1, Episode 6

To visit Pierre Cadeau's atelier alongside Sylvie and Julien, Emily wore a surprisingly simple black ensemble, which included a leather jacket and a sheer, pleated black skirt. She styled the look with a mini box bag and a pearl-and-gold necklace.

Chateau Casual

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Season 1, Episode 8

During season 1, episode 8, Emily visited her new friend Camille's family chateau in a more casual outfit of leggings, a patchwork fuzzy sweater, bright yellow wellies and a cute beanie hat.

Floral Fashion Week

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Season 1, Episode 10

Emily celebrated designer Pierre Cadeau's Fashion Week show in a pink-and-yellow floral-printed puffer coat and matching skirt from Off-White, which she wore with — you guessed it! — a matching pink beret.

Going Green

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Season 2, Episode 1

At the start of season 2, Emily headed back to work at Savoir in a kelly green coat layered over a colorful striped polo and patterned green mini skirt. She topped off the look with a green top-handle bag and green belt and styled her hair in her signature loose waves.

Saint-Tropez Chic

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Season 2, Episode 2

Emily may have been dealing with the fallout from her disastrous dalliance with Mathieu, but she sure looked fab! For her arrival in Saint-Tropez, Emily wore a pale aqua-striped mini dress and matching heels, layered with a patterned yellow-and-taupe vintage coat. A silk scarf tied around her hair and huge mod-style sunglasses were the perfect finishing touch.

Vacation Vibes

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Season 2, Episode 2

Emily kicked off her summer trip in a multi-patterned mini dress from Dolce & Gabbana, wearing the polka dot and floral dress with a black-and-white patterned hat, platform wedges and a Christian Louboutin bag.

Out and About in Saint Tropez

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Season 2, Episode 2

When her pals arrived to save the day (and her vacation!), Emily donned a ruffled periwinkle high-low dress from Magali Pascal, an orange straw bag and platform shoes.

Beach Babe

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Season 2, Episode 2

Leave it to Emily to do sunbathing in style. She tossed a red patterned robe over her bikini while enjoying the Saint-Tropez weather with Camille and Mindy in episode 2.

Birthday Bows

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Season 2, Episode 3

That bow dress was the hero piece of episode 3. Emily wore the black mini dress with an enormous pink bow, designed by Rotate Birger Christensen, for a dinner with her friends that ended very badly. Patricia Field styled the '80s-inspired dress with pearl drop earrings and, to fight the evening chill later in the dinner party, a floral print silk kimono over top.

Playing with Patterns

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Season 2, Episode 4

Mixing and matching lots of different patterns, textures and colors is a Patricia Field signature, and it's perfectly done in the look Emily wore to her French class: a yellow floral Vassilis Zoulias cropped jacket, checkerboard hat and bright yellow gloves and bag. It shouldn't work, but it totally does.

Not-So-Mellow Yellow

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Season 2, Episode 5

Yellow was a theme for Emily in season 2; she wore the cheery color often, and especially well in episode 5. Emily sported a black-and-white checkerboard T-shirt and painterly mini skirt with a bright yellow blazer on top, finished off with a Dolce & Gabbana mini bag.

Hearts Aflame

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Season 2, Episode 5

Emily is never afraid to dress for the occasion, so she donned a white off-the-shoulder dress from Anouki covered in a red heart print for a jewelry party on a boat. She took the romance up a few notches with coordinating red bow heels.

A Mod-Inspired Look

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Season 2, Episode 5

Emily and her classmate (and new love interest) Alfie rendezvoused by the Eiffel Tower for the ultimate Parisian romance in episode 5. Emily wore a mod-style swing coat with a high ruffled collar over the heart-print dress and styled her hair in a '60s-esque beehive with a bold white scarf headband for maximum retro vibes.

Pattern Play

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Season 2, Episode 6

Emily's studded belt looked a lot like Carrie Bradshaw's signature "Roger" belt from Sex and the City, didn't it? She used the belt to cinch in a patterned coat over a pretty magenta mini dress and paired the look with purple mid-calf flat boots.

Ooh La Love

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Season 2, Episode 7

As things heated up with Alfie, Emily's looks got even sweeter. She wore a pastel pink tweed mini skirt with pearl buttons and a red corset-style cold-shoulder top for a sunny day stroll, pairing it with a flirty ponytail and a cute box clutch.

Sweet Sunshine

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Season 2, Episode 8

While visiting Camille's family chateau, Emily opted for a monochromatic look in a lemon-yellow Self-Portrait mini dress and a matching jacket. It was a departure from her usual cool clash of patterns and colors, which made it all the more striking.

Just Say Beret

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Season 2, Episode 9

The beret made a triumphant return in episode 9, as Emily paired a mustard yellow hat with a short-sleeved plaid jacket and a bicycle-printed dress along with yellow motorcycle gloves and a shoulder bag.

Bold Belts

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Season 2, Episode 9

Costume lead Patricia Field never met a bold belt she didn't like, and she used a Valentino belt to great effect in this episode 9 look. Emily wore it with a cute bow-printed sweater vest top, red buttoned mini skirt, white vest blazer and an equally bold strand of pearls.

The Red Tulle Gown

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Season 2, Episode 10

Talk about jaw-dropping! Emily donned a crimson red tulle gown from Giambattista Valli's H&M collaboration to watch a runway show alongside Madeline. She wore the voluminous dress with a small clutch bag and pinned a few sparkling brooches in her hair for extra glam.

Fabulous in Feathers

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Season 3, Episode 1

Season 3's lead costume designer, Fitoussi, made quite the impression in the season premiere. In a dream sequence, Emily wore a pink-and-red mini dress paired with a red cape adorned with flowing feathers. The look was accessorized with mod-inspired teal heels and silver earrings.

Knit and Tidy

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Season 3, Episode 2

With oversized buttons and a feathered skirt, Emily's episode 2 knit ensemble made for a memorable office look. To finish this outfit, the titular character kept her accessories simple, adding a classic pearl bracelet and a simple handbag.

A Babe in Boots

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Season 3, Episode 4

In episode 4, Emily looks chic and colorful in a ruffled orange mini dress and knee-high teal boots. It's a youthful look that seems to celebrate her "fun-employment."

The Green Patterned Coat

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Season 3, Episode 4

Emily wore a mini dress under a green, white and black Miu Miu jacket to ride bumper cars with Mindy. While most riders dressed a bit more casually, Emily proved she wasn't afraid to stand out and even completed her outfit with a lime green purse and retro hoop earrings.

A Gingham Poolside Ensemble

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Season 3, Episode 5

Emily attended episode 5's JVMA pool party in an adorable green checked swim top and skirt. She paired the two-piece with white-and-brown sunglasses plus a pink floral wrap. Of course, this outfit wasn't complete without her woven green handbag — and a glass of wine!

Pretty in Purple

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Season 3, Episode 6

Her purple outfit, which featured a combination of chic ruffles and elegant yellow roses, was the perfect pick for her visit to Provence's lavender fields. Emily paired the ensemble with a simple yet sophisticated rose gold necklace and earring set.

The Little Blue Blazer

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Season 3, Episode 8

Emily has an old Hollywood glam look about her in episode 8. Her velvet blue blazer, embellished with gold buttons, gave off a classic, romantic vibe. When paired with long gold earrings and a Celine purse, this was a stand-out style.

The Sexy Plum Coat

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Season 3, Episode 9

In episode 9, Emily selected a flirtatious ensemble for an evening stroll with Alfie. Her short, plum-colored coat was complemented by a metallic purple purse. Meanwhile, her rose-printed boots added a fun pop of red.