Mrs. ’Arris Goes to Paris

Ada walks along the bridge at night and discovers her husband's wedding ring in an unopened package addressed to her. She wonders aloud whether the news will be good or bad and flips a coin, which falls into the river. The next day, Ada learns from a military man that her husband Eddie has been declared killed in action after a crash site is discovered near Warsaw.

Ada works as a cleaning woman for wealthy clients like Lady Dant, who is obsessed with status and deflects her requests for unpaid wages. Ada becomes enchanted by a Dior dress, dreaming of buying one for herself with her winnings from betting on football matches. She begins asking her clients for referrals to increase her income.

Ada finds a diamond clip on the street and turns it into the police for safekeeping. Later, she bets on a dog race and loses all her money, but Archie consoles her, revealing he secretly placed her bet on a different dog that wins, increasing her total savings to £582.

Ada flies to Paris alone, planning to buy a Dior dress with her savings. She encounters chaos due to a sanitation strike, but manages to get inside Dior’s store during a fashion show. She befriends Natasha, a model, and is invited to the show by the Marquis de Chassagne, trying to purchase a high-end dress.

Ada is measured for her Dior dress and charms everyone with her kindness. Natasha helps her settle into Andre’s sister’s apartment, and they bond over shared interests. Ada's enthusiasm earns her a second dress choice, but she learns it takes weeks to be custom-made.

Ada and Andre go to a burlesque show with Natasha, where Ada drinks too much champagne and oversleeps the next morning. She arrives late to her fitting, causing the dressmaker to refuse further work. Marguerite at Dior feels sorry for her and takes her to see the atelier, where Ada feels like she’s gone to heaven.

Back at Dior, staff are upset over budget cuts and layoffs. Ada’s enthusiasm and kindness influence the staff’s attitude, and Dior’s financial struggles are acknowledged. Ada’s passion inspires a new direction for the company, with Andre proposing ideas to revive the brand.

Ada and Andre visit Claudine at her modest home, learning she cares for her wounded husband. They persuade her to stay at Dior with a new plan, but Natasha decides to leave Paris for a different life, prompting Ada and Andre to find her and confront their feelings.

The Dior staff, under new leadership, adopts a more inclusive business approach, saving the company. Ada returns to London after the success of her dress. She encounters trouble with a damaged Dior dress owned by Pamela Penrose, who accidentally sets it on fire, leading Ada to quit her job.

After quitting Dior, Ada faces disappointment when Pamela damages her dress. Later, Ada receives a large package containing a new Dior dress and a heartfelt note from the Dior team, acknowledging her kindness and impact. The dress symbolizes her newfound confidence and recognition.

Ada wears the custom-made Dior dress to a dance at the Royal British Legion, making a stunning entrance. Archie comments on her change and lasting beauty, and they share a dance, symbolizing her emotional growth and renewed spirit after overcoming her struggles.