The &ldquo;Emily in Paris&rdquo; actor and former L'OFFICIEL cover star incorporates French elegance throughout her red-carpet looks.

Was <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/lily-collins-fashion-lofficiel-mank-surprise">Lily Collins</a>&rsquo; role as the buoyant and stylish Emily Cooper in the hit Netflix show &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/emily-in-paris-season-4-new-love-interest">Emily in Paris</a>&rdquo; written in the stars? It might as well have been. Collins has been exuding the soft glamour and earnest intensity of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/french-girl-street-style-fashion-inspiration">French girl</a>&rdquo; style long before she was getting paid to don <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-political-history-of-the-beret">berets</a> and colorful frocks while taking selfies and sipping lattes in front of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/eiffel-tower-fashion-moments-runway">Eiffel Tower</a>.&nbsp;
While the actor (and daughter of rockstar Phil Collins) has grown more comfortable testing the limits of her sartorial potential, she ostensibly had a shrewd understanding of her identity early on and always relished the power of soft femininity. Rather than doing infinite dalliances with different styles, she has consistently displayed <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/summer-tailoring-ideas">streamlined silhouettes</a>, architectural undulating <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/ruffle-dress-fashion-trend-shopping-bella-hadid">ruffles</a>, intricately woven embellishments, and addictively harmonious constructions throughout her looks over the years. Collins has been an ardent crusader of the battle to reconcile the compatibility of feminine elegance and strength, incorporating statement-making <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/bows-trend-hair-ribbons-nyfw-spring-summer-2024-fashion">bows</a>, delicate <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/spring-summer-2024-floral-outfits-prada-runway">florals</a>, intricate beading, and glimmering gemstones into her arsenal. Whether she is pulling lacy shawls from her mom&rsquo;s closet at age ten or adorning a vintage <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fashion-trends-from-2024-haute-couture">Tamara Ralph</a> velvet gown with awe-inspiring crystal rose embroidery at the most recent <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/2024-bafta-tv-awards-best-looks">BAFTAs</a>, Collins has scored endless triumphs of feminine flair. Her chic updos and bold <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/celebrities-who-have-mastered-the-dark-red-lip">red lip</a> add the perfect finishing touch to her &ldquo;French girl&rdquo; energy.&nbsp;
In her enduring chicness, the Emmy-nominated performer has regularly been referential with her wardrobe, including tributes to Hollywood darlings who exemplified polished Parisian excellence. For instance, Collins made headlines for her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/priscilla-presley-young-elvis-wife">Priscilla Presley</a> wedding dress-inspired ruffled gown she exhibited at the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/met-gala-highlights-2019">2019 Met Gala</a>, pairing it with a padded white <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/headbands-trend-thick-90s-skincare-headbands-to-wear-now">headband</a> and a voluminous 1970s hairdo. The &ldquo;Emily in Paris&rdquo; star also leaned further into the aesthetic of &ldquo;The City of Lights&rdquo; by styling her bangs in a sharp, fluid cut, emulating French girl <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/how-to-dress-like-jane-birkin">Jane Birkin</a>&rsquo;s signature do.&nbsp;
Though Collins' outfits maintains ineffable elegance, she has digressed from France&rsquo;s unambiguous culture of subtlety and embraced sophistication. Besides playing with sheer, more sensual silhouettes, she has seamlessly blended polished maturity and animated playfulness into her wardrobe (including turning herself into a painted canvas for the Tolkien premiere in London). In her refined maturation, she radiates a girlish youthfulness and effervescence that distinguishes her from her peers. Below, follow L'OFFICIEL&rsquo;s exploration of Lily Collins&rsquo; most fashionable outfits and how her sense of style has evolved.&nbsp;

Lily Collins grabbed a shawl from her mom's closet for the 27th Annual Vision Awards in 2000.

Lily Collins wears a bow-embellished midi dress at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards in 2008.

Lily Collins wears a shimmering Oscar de la Renta gown for the 2008 Met Gala.

Lily Collins adds a pop of red to her figure-defining black and white dress at at the World Premiere of "Abduction" in 2011.

Lily Collins channels classic French girl in a long black dress at the 2012 British Fashion Awards.

Lily Collins pulls her hair in a sleek bun to complement her lacy purple dress at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Lily Collins gets whimsical with her bow-embellished outfit at the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Lily Collins exudes traditional Parisian chic style with a deep plunge black dress.

Lily Collins emulates a 1920s flapper aesthetic with a sparkly slip dress and wavy bob at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Lily Collins looks effortlessly chic in white at the 7th Annual Breakthrough Prize.

Lily Collins wears Georges Chakra at the 10th Annual Governors Awards.

Lily Collins wears a floral-print peplum Marchesa gown at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Lily Collins looks regal in Giambattista Valli at the "Tolkien" UK premiere.

Lily Collins channels Priscilla Presley on her wedding day at the 2019 Met Gala.

Lily Collins wears a sheer Georges Hobeika dress at the 2019 Harper's Bazaar ICONS party.

Lily Collins creates a punk chic energy at the 2020 MTV awards.

Lily Collins gets playful with a colorful Valentino mini dress and a black bow to complete her high updo.

Lily Collins wears custom Vera Wang at the 2023 Met Gala.

Lily Collins wearing Tamara Ralph at the 2024 BAFTAs. All photos courtesy of Getty Images.

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