News Awards & Events Fashion Week This Paris Fashion Week Trend Is Guaranteed to Get You Noticed By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 29, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Peter White/Getty The silhouette of next season? According to our latest fashion month dispatch from Paris, it's anything that makes a big splashy entrance. Exaggerated couture shapes are ruling the runways right now (note the ruffle hem skirts at Balmain and Nina Ricci's pointy and puffed take on statement shoulders) and while it might not be the most practical of trends, we have to admit it's quite fun. Just look at the dramatic feather skirts at Saint Laurent (above)—how can they not make you smile? Keep scrolling for more full volume looks from PFW. 01 of 05 Off-White FRANCOIS GUILLOT/Getty 02 of 05 Anrealage Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty 03 of 05 Balmain Victor VIRGILE/Getty 04 of 05 Nina Ricci Dominique Charriau/Getty 05 of 05 Rochas Victor VIRGILE/Getty Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit