I Traveled to NY, London, Milan, and Paris for Fashion Month—Here Are the Chicest Outfits I Wore

Sara Walker is a Who What Wear editor in residence, content creator, stylist, and fashion consultant based in Los Angeles.

Wow, what a month. This season was my first time doing the full fashion circuit—New York, London, Milan, and Paris—and it was not only a dream come true but also quite the logistical challenge. The biggest one? Figuring out how to pack for three weeks of fashion month in Europe in two suitcases (which, by the end, turned into three).

I’m L.A. based, so after New York Fashion Week, I flew home to switch out my wardrobe and repack before heading off to London, Milan, and Paris. Each city has its own distinct fashion identity, and part of the fun of fashion month is leaning into those subtle, unspoken style codes. While I always love my show looks, the real magic often happens in between, running to shows, grabbing coffee with friends, and of course shopping. Here, I’m breaking down the chicest street style outfits I wore in each fashion capital.

First of all, this was the coldest of the fashion cities. I was bundled up, and not for fashion reasons, truly just to stay warm. In NYC, it was all about big coats, hats, and gloves. Layers, layers, layers was the name of the game. One of my favorite outfits was a layered turtleneck with a white button-down and a fur-trim coat, warm and chic. I also finally wore a tiger fur Charlotte Simone coat that had been waiting patiently in my closet since December. I paired it with my trusty Nili Lotan Joan jeans (which I wore nearly every day in New York) and my black Everlane turtleneck, something you’ll notice becomes a bit of a theme. I love that anything goes in New York; I can wear funky prints and patterns, and it just works.

In London, I leaned into the posh, tailored look the city does so well. I wore a fabulous Liberowe coat as a top with Slvrlake jeans and my favorite Chanel slingbacks. I’m a creature of habit, and I’m a firm believer that when you find the perfect pair of shoes, you wear them into the ground. These are shoes I will never travel without. The star of the outfit? An unbranded vintage tassel belt I tied around my waist. I also found myself drawn to wearing a Sandy Liang tie top in London, even though I had originally packed it for Paris. Something about a tie and trench just felt right for the city.

Admittedly, I haven’t spent much time in Milan, so this city was a bit harder to pack for. I know it’s the fashion capital, so I expected some bold style, but I was still surprised by how many fashion risks and pops of color I saw walking down the streets. It inspired me to wear my Saks Potts orange croc jacket, which I loved paired with brown Frankie Shop trousers. Another favorite look was a Wardrobe.NYC dress I had planned to wear as is, but on my last day there, I decided to style it as a jacket instead, layering it over jeans and a white A.L.C. button-down. This impromptu outfit ended up being one of my favorites from fashion month.

Finally, Paris. Parisian fashion is classic, delicate, and effortless. So naturally, I tried to match this energy. I saved a vintage Oscar de la Renta fur-trim dress for Paris, and it was perfect for a warm spring night. I paired it with pieces from one of my favorite French brands, Loulou de Saison, and my favorite Jimmy Choos. I also found myself gravitating toward my vintage Levi’s while I was there, so I threw them on with a white Zara turtleneck and a vintage Ralph Lauren pony-hair zebra jacket. Easy, comfortable, and very me.