People in Paris Will Wear These 4 Fall Basics to Look Chic

The fall basics french girls wear to look chic

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Parisians are known for their effortless approach to style. As a result, elevated basics are typically front-runners for many French women we follow because basics are easy and no-fuss in nature. Classic basics like white button-up shirts and straight-leg jeans have consistently been wardrobe anchors for people in Paris (and will continue to be staples), but there are other fall basics that Parisians will wear to look chic and elegant.

Below, you’ll find the already-popular fall basics French women will surely wear over the next few months to create those cool and effortless silhouettes. You’ll notice everything from a trending jacket to a can’t-miss sweater style. Keep scrolling for more, along with shopping inspiration as you start building your fall wardrobe.

1. Cuffed Jeans

A French woman wearing a blazer and cuffed jeans

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Classic straight-leg jeans will continue to be front and center (you'll see outfits featuring the cut below!), but relaxed denim with cuffs (either pre-cuffed or those you cuff yourself) will also be a popular choice among Parisians for a cool vibe.

2. Denim Shirt

A French woman wearing a denim shirt

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Aside from timeless white and striped button-up shirts, denim shirts will be another choice to create those no-fuss silhouettes.

3. V-Neck Sweater

A French woman wearing a V-neck sweater and a skirt

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A V-neck sweater inherently feels elegant and effortless. This ensemble featuring the knit with a skirt is beyond chic.

4. Longline Trench/Coat

A French woman wearing a trench coat and jeans

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About outerwear, a longline trench or coat is always elevated. You could wear anything with a long coat and give off that chic vibe.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.