This Is What French Girls Are Wearing on Vacation Right Now
As I type this story hunched over my laptop, my favorite stylish French girls are out living their best lives on vacation. Not that I'm jealous or anything. In case you have end-of-summer travel plans or are searching for some warm-weather outfit inspiration, look no further.
After scouring Instagram, I noticed five recurring elements in French girls' vacation photos. For starters, black bikinis dominated their swimwear, and it's easy to see why: It's a true classic that will never go out of style. Scroll down to shop four other trends that are also vacation-approved, including easy shoes, practical bags, and more.
Black Bikinis
The swimwear equivalent of an LBD, this classic style is always a wise investment. Bonus points if you style it with an oversize white button-down shirt as a cover-up.
Wide-Brim Hats
This one's as practical as it is stylish. Wide-brim hats offer sun protection, look incredibly chic, and scream "I'm on vacation."
Matching Sets
Matching sets are especially convenient for vacation because they give you an instantly put-together outfit with little thought.
Straw Bags
Jane Birkin was famous for her signature straw bag, and modern-day French girls still carry the style in 2023.
Flip-Flops
Last but not least, flip-flops are the ultimate beach-to-boardwalk shoes. Consider dressing them up with a maxi skirt this summer.
Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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