Sofia Coppola Wore the Jeans-and-Flats Outfit French Girls Love
Sofia Coppola was all smiles earlier this week as she was spotted leaving ABC studios in NYC. The Priscilla director has been making the rounds, discussing her new film starring Jacob Elodori as Elvis and star-on-the-rise Cailee Spaeny as the titular character. Fans of Coppola will be flocking to see the film in theaters when it premieres on November 3, both for its compelling narrative, but perhaps even more so for its soon-to-be iconic costume design.
Coppola is, of course, a film and fashion industry darling. And, though she's most comfortable behind the camera, her innate sense of personal style is always a source of inspiration. The director's latest look, featuring silver cap-toe Chanel sling black flats, comfortable jeans, a long contrast-trim cardigan, and a simple navy jacket could just as easily have been spotted on the streets of Paris. After all, flats and jeans are a favorite outfit formula among French fashion devotees.
Ahead, shop a selection of similar, more affordable slingbacks, relaxed-fit denim, eye-catching cardis, and smart weather-proof jackets. Feel free to add personal accessories and make it a major main character moment, or keep it casual—with this outfit formula, there's no way you're getting anything less than two thumbs up.
On Sofia Coppola: Chanel cardigan and shoes
Shop Sofia Coppola's French Jeans-and-Flats Outfit
Choose a cardigan with a color palatte or pattern that will make your friends gasp.
If you're not sure how much you'll wear slingback flats this season, try a similar look for 1/10th of the price.
Contrast piping is one of our favorite no-fuss details of the moment.
If your style leans more towards neutrals instead of brights, opt for black-and-white slingbacks instead of trying to make a metallic work for your wardrobe.
Barbour is an English brand, but like French brands, its designs are totally timeless.
Make a statement with a traditional-looking cardigan in an eye-catching color.
A raw hem can make any outfit look less fussy (in a positive way).
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.
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