Women In Milan and Paris Proved These 7 Items Will Always Make You Look Elevated

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At fashion month, we got a preview of the trends that are set to be big for spring 2026—as well as how style is unfolding on the street style scene and the key buys of the season. In Milan and Paris, we always see a sense of elevated style alongside directional items, and this season was no exception. Attendees at the S/S 26 shows set the tone for how looks will unfold in the coming months, and showcased some key ways to pull off polished, elevated style.

Pieces such as sleek column skirts and half-zip knits were key players, as well as classic accessories such as leather ballerina flats and wayfarer sunglasses. 2025 has been marked by sophisticated style and we saw plenty of evidence of that during fashion month.. Ahead, see the top street style looks from Milan and Paris that tapped into elevated style and the key items to shop to execute it in your wardrobe.

Column Skirts

Street style outfit

The Row, Nythera Virgin Wool Gabardine Pencil Skirt

The Row Nythera Virgin Wool Gabardine Pencil Skirt

Everywhere Ponte Pencil Skirt

Banana Republic Everywhere Ponte Pencil Skirt

Half-Zip Knitwear

Street style outfit

Aran Knit Cotton Quarter Zip Pullover

Lauren Aran Knit Cotton Quarter Zip Pullover

Lemaire, Half-Zip Sweater

Lemaire Half-Zip Sweater

Dark Denim

Street style outfit

Viv High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans

KHAITE Viv High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans

Agolde, Pinch Jeans

Agolde Pinch Jeans

Cardigans

Street style outfit

Pointelle-Knit Cotton-Jersey Cardigan

LESET Pointelle-Knit Cotton-Jersey Cardigan

Ballet Flats

Street style outfit

The Demi - Black Nappa

Margaux Demi Ballet Flats

Cuoio Leather Slingback Ballerina Flats

Tod’s Cuoio Leather Slingback Ballerina Flats

Sleek Sunglasses

Street style outfit

54mm Wayfarer Sunglasses

Ray-Ban 54mm Wayfarer Sunglasses

Wilmington Sunglasses

Michael Kors Wilmington Sunglasses