If a French Girl Walked Into Nordstrom, She'd Buy These 6 Staples
French girls are a long-standing source of style inspiration for us here at Who What Wear, so we thought it would be fun to brainstorm what our French fashion friends would be drawn to, should they ever find themselves across the Atlantic and wandering into a Nordstrom. (As of now, there are no Nordstrom locations in France, so we're keeping things hypothetical here, people.)
We're not shy about our love affair with Nordstrom—we rely on the retailer's vast offering for so many of our sartorial needs, from going-out tops to wear with jeans to an epic designer sale score—so we went ahead and put together our ultimate French-inspired guide to shopping the retailer's massive offering. Curious to see which French-girl style staples our Parisian friends would add to their Nordstrom carts? Scroll down to discover each closet staple and shop our picks of each.
Cardigans
The French are known for their effortless style, and the easiest way to emulate it is by wearing a cool cardigan with your go-to jeans. Right now, it's all about cardigans with interesting details like a cable knit stitch, fun print, or bold color.
Straight-Leg Denim
Straight-leg jeans are seriously rivaling skinnies these days, and I think the French would agree about this. They're easy, classic, and go with all our other staples, like ankle boots, tees, and blazers. In other words, it's the ultimate everyday denim.
Wool Coats
In the fall and winter, Parisians like to throw on a polished topper to give their outfits a sleek finish. Structured wool coats are an especially timeless and sophisticated choice.
Black Ankle Boots
No matter how many years go by, French girls won't ever turn their backs on these classic ankle boots. In general, we've noticed that they opt for a boot with a comfortable heel for walking all day.
Layering Turtlenecks
Every closet is in need of a layering turtleneck. Considering their versatility, timelessness, and French girl–approved status, they're the ultimate investment staple.
Chic Flats
There's a cliché about the French loving their ballet flats, and while that's not wrong, they also love a great pair of neutral loafers or slides.
Next up, the six trends that will go extinct in 2020 (and what will replace them).
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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