Paris, drama, and a lesson in boldness—

Emily in Paris proves confidence is always in style

 

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Emily in Paris: The Confidence Edit
How the Netflix hit proves boldness (and a little drama) never goes out of style.

By Jax Monroe  PUBLISHED: AUG 09, 2025

Culture: “Lessons from Emily in Paris (and Why We’re All Still Watching)”

Paris isn’t just a city—it’s a character. A character that chews up wide-eyed dreamers in impractical heels and spits them out with either couture confidence or a one-way ticket home. Emily in Paris might be criticized for its clichés, but let’s be honest—we’re still glued to the screen. Why? Because beneath the bold berets and questionable marketing pitches, there’s a story of ambition, reinvention, and a woman determined to make it in a world that doesn’t want to take her seriously.

Why It Still Works

We live for the escapism. The show gives us sweeping views of the Seine, love triangles that never end, and fashion moments that are so wrong they’re right. It’s messy, it’s over-the-top, and it reminds us that sometimes, being underestimated is the best power move.

Style Takeaway

Think high-low chaos: pair a statement piece that screams “I tried” (like sequins at brunch) with something unapologetically practical (your favorite worn-in boots). Confidence is the real accessory.

Why It’s Culture

Because Emily in Paris isn’t just about Paris—it’s about every woman carving her own lane, in her own style, even when the world rolls its eyes.