Women on the Streets of Paris Wear These Basics to Look Chic
The word "effortless" comes to mind when describing Parisian style, as French women often wear pieces that are chic and easy. (You know, the whole "je ne sais quoi" thing.) So, yes, elevated basics are typically front-runners in the wardrobes of these style setters.
In terms of the basics French women wear in those chillier days in spring, the options run the gamut. That said, there are a few key elevated basics some of our favorite follows on Instagram have worn that continue to be popular on the streets of Paris this season given their chic and of-the-moment vibe.
Keep scrolling to check out the versatile basics in question, complete with visual and shopping recommendations.
Cable-Knit Sweater
Cable-knit sweaters are cool and effortlessly chic. Plus, they can be dressed up with a skirt or down with jeans.
Sharp Black Coat
A sleek black coat is essential among the French style set. The addition of the belt here is next-level elegant.
Knit Maxi Dress
A maxi dress is about as easy as it gets. Throw one on, add your favorite shoes (like a pair of knee-high boots), and you're set.
Relaxed Denim
In the denim realm, relaxed jeans and straight-leg cuts will continue to reign supreme.
Striped Top
Whether it's a long-sleeve tee or an oversize sweater, a striped top is always chic teamed with your other favorite staples.
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.
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