This Itty-Bitty Trend Is Taking Over the Streets of Paris Right Now

The men's shows are in full effect in Paris, which means one thing. The streets outside are full of fashion-clad attendees, all wearing the trends that matter for 2022. This season, in addition to platform Crocs and balaclavas, the shortest of hemlines appear to be reigning supreme among the street style crowd. Be they in the form of micro miniskirts or barely-there dresses, pants appear to be taking a back seat to pieces that offer little defense against the elements, despite the winter weather. 

It comes as no surprise that shrinking hems are such a hit outside of this season's shows given how prevalent they were on the runways last September. Seen at Miu Miu, Missoni, Versace, Nensi Dojaka, and more spring/summer 2022 shows, minidresses and miniskirts were among the most popular trends of fashion month. So of course, they'd find their way onto the street style scene.

But one question remains: How are Paris Fashion Week attendees styling their minis while maintaining some semblance of warmth? See how it's done ahead. 

After a successful run on the spring/summer 2022 runways, the academic-underachiever trend is going strong on the streets in Paris, with untucked Oxford shirts, loose ties, and super-short pleated skirts finding much success there. Notice the tights-and-socks combo, a genius hack for wearing skirts in the cold weather. 

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To offset the cold weather, Barbara Malewicz paired her printed miniskirt with knee-high boots, a chunky Gucci scarf, and an oversize track jacket. Nice.

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Paola Locatelli made donning a miniskirt and a sweater sans coat look completely appropriate for the middle of January thanks to her thick, peekaboo socks and rugged boots. 

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Though they rarely get the attention they deserve, black tights are a must in the winter, especially if you want to wear miniskirts like the fashion crowd in Paris. Tall boots and a thick shacket won't hurt either. 

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Toss on a pair of fishnets and an oversize blazer, and just like that, your miniskirt goes from super summery to perfect for a day of winter fashion shows in Paris.

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Is it 2022 or 2002? Who knows by the looks of this micro mini spotted on a showgoer this week in Paris. If you needed any additional proof that the Y2K aesthetic is back, the outfit on the far right should be more than enough to convince you. 

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