When it comes to fall style inspiration, the French-girl look will be forever at the top of my list. I never get bored of the plethora of effortlessly cool and classic outfits that come from that part of the world. Since I tend to look at French style a lot for the job, this season, I’ve been noticing six trends (or perhaps, non-trends if you will) that the fashionable French set has been gravitating to. I’m particularly focused on the styles that you can easily emulate on a budget. While each trend is interpreted differently by each individual, every look possesses that classic balance of trend-led and timeless.
So if, like me, you can't resist the allure of French-girl fashion, scroll down to see the six affordable fall trends they're championing this year.
Mary Janes
While Mary Janes are having a major moment on the fashion scene, the French have always had them in their year-round rotation. Whether you go for a small block heel or ubiquitous flats, cool French girls are pairing then with everything from sheer skirts to jeans this season.
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Relaxed Button-Downs
Crisp, relaxed button-downs are a staple in every French woman's closet, but I particularly see them in full force throughout fall. Style under a blazer or with a miniskirt and boots for a chic autumnal look.
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Maxi Skirts
While midi and miniskirts continue to be year-round go-tos, chic maxi skirts have particularly caught my eye in every style from knit fabrics to fall hues. Pair a sleek one with Mary Janes, chunky boots, or ballerinas this season.
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Classic Belts
A simple and affordable way to incorporate Parisian style into your fall look is with a classic belt. (Versatile black or tan works best.) It makes an outfit look more polished in an instant.
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Straight-Leg Jeans
While denim trends come and go, the stylish French set know the power of a great pair of vintage-inspired straight-leg jeans, which they'll pair with everything from sneakers to slingbacks.
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Easy Cardigans
An easy, effortless, and versatile cardigan exudes French-girl charm and is easy to pair with everything from tailored trousers to silk slip skirts.
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