Julia Roberts put the balloon trousers autumn winter trend into motion in Paris, where she was spotted browsing vintage boutiques with Elizabeth Stewart. The look paired pleated balloon trousers with ME+EM’s heritage icon oversized blazer and trainers, turning a familiar autumn formula into something fresher.
Paris and ME+EM
She wore a dark brown ME+EM argyle knit polo tee, ME+EM’s heritage icon oversized blazer, and pleated balloon trousers from ME+EM. The outfit was finished with Sole Bliss starlight trainers and the brillant mini arsenal from Delvaux carried crossbody.
The trainers add the sharpest practical note. Their navy leather and metallic star detailing keep the shoe casual enough for walking, while the blazer and tailored trouser shape stop the look from drifting into simple sportswear.
Jeans and a blazer
The classic autumn outfit formula here is jeans and a blazer, but the trouser shape changes the balance. Balloon trousers give more volume through the leg, so the blazer feels more deliberate and the whole outfit reads as styled rather than standard.
That is why the look sits neatly inside autumn styling without feeling rigid. The article also says knitted tees are taking off as a cosy alternative to T-shirts, blouses and shirts, and Julia’s knit tee taps into the autumn/winter fashion trends for 2026.
Elizabeth Stewart in Paris
Because Roberts was browsing vintage boutiques with her long-time stylist, the outfit reads as a working style reference rather than a one-off red-carpet moment. The combination of blazer, knit, and statement trouser gives readers a ready-made template they can scale up or down.
The open question is whether balloon trousers remain a widespread autumn/winter trend beyond this appearance. For now, Paris gives the clearest case for the silhouette: one polished layer on top, one relaxed shape below, and enough structure to make the whole outfit feel current.
