Julia Roberts Wore the Jeans-and-Flats Outfit Formula French Women Rely On

Just like the ingredients in a classic romantic comedy, there are fashion shortcuts that can be used time and time again. Actress Julia Roberts proves that there is a reason these tried and true formulas never get old, whether you're streaming Pretty Woman for the millionth time, or throwing on your favorite pair of jeans and flats.

Recently, the romcom queen was spotted enjoying a cup of coffee while on set in London filming the upcoming movie, After the Hunt. Complete with a chic blonde long bob and minimal makeup (but don't miss the moody dark nail polish!), Roberts proves that some things (like her iconic oversize blazers of the '90s) only get better with age.

Ahead, shop the five simple pieces that always work together to create an easy but elegant everyday outfit. It's an award-winning look for leading ladies and French girls alike.

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Julia Roberts wears an oversized blazer, light-wash jeans, and black ballet flats while carrying a cup of coffee on a city street.

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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.