A Deep Dive into Lily Collins' Style Evolution
The “Emily in Paris” actor and former L'OFFICIEL cover star incorporates French elegance throughout her red-carpet looks.
Was Lily Collins’ role as the buoyant and stylish Emily Cooper in the hit Netflix show “Emily in Paris” written in the stars? It might as well have been. Collins has been exuding the soft glamour and earnest intensity of “French girl” style long before she was getting paid to don berets and colorful frocks while taking selfies and sipping lattes in front of the Eiffel Tower.
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 streamlined silhouettes, architectural undulating ruffles, 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 bows, delicate florals, intricate beading, and glimmering gemstones into her arsenal. Whether she is pulling lacy shawls from her mom’s closet at age ten or adorning a vintage Tamara Ralph velvet gown with awe-inspiring crystal rose embroidery at the most recent BAFTAs, Collins has scored endless triumphs of feminine flair. Her chic updos and bold red lip add the perfect finishing touch to her “French girl” energy.
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 Priscilla Presley wedding dress-inspired ruffled gown she exhibited at the 2019 Met Gala, pairing it with a padded white headband and a voluminous 1970s hairdo. The “Emily in Paris” star also leaned further into the aesthetic of “The City of Lights” by styling her bangs in a sharp, fluid cut, emulating French girl Jane Birkin’s signature do.
Though Collins' outfits maintains ineffable elegance, she has digressed from France’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’s exploration of Lily Collins’ most fashionable outfits and how her sense of style has evolved.
