It's Giving Paris—26 Amazon Buys French Women Would Be All Over
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I've officially been studying French style for 12 years, so, by now, I'd like to think I know what makes Gallic girls tick. I hate to stereotype as there will always be exceptions to the rule but, in most instances, I'd say the key to unlocking the French woman's innate sense of style and effortless way of getting dressed is to go back to basics. Get your staples right—well cut blazers, timeless jeans, simple tops and premium-looking knits (with a black-and-white stripe thrown in for good measure)—and you'll find yourself right on course.
With all the buzz around July 2024's Amazon Prime Day and the subsequent deals found within, I challenged myself to create the chicest French-inspired edit possible solely from Amazon. And you know what? It was easier than I thought it would be.
French women use wardrobe staples to build out their timeless looks; items which Amazon has plenty of.
Turns out, Amazon has many, many expensive-looking pieces right now. Whilst the main deals days are over, there are still a few discounts available. Think classic trench and camel coats that will help you kickstart your winter wardrobe with ease, Levi's 501s (yes, really), elevated finds such as silk shirts and slip dresses that look beautiful worn after dark and elegant shoes for all occasions. Put simply, if I were to move to Paris, this is the capsule wardrobe I'd set myself up with. It's that chic. I'm a cynic myself, so let me address the elephant in the room: What's the catch? You'll be pleased to hear there isn't one.
What Is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sale event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The sales range from the best of beauty to new in fashion, with plenty of other savings on tech and homeware. We've already got our eyes on the seriously good beauty tools we've been wanting to try, health and wellness items for a summer reboot, home appliances (a couple of the team are in the process of moving), and bits and pieces in between.
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Historically, Amazon Prime Day runs twice a year, once in July and once in October. The sale lasts for two days, but there are a few discounts still available to shop right now.
How to Access Amazon Prime Day Deals
All you need to do to shop my French-inspired Amazon Prime Day deals is sign up for an Amazon Prime membership here. It's free for 30 days so you can access all the benefits of the Amazon Prime Day discounts without shelling out a penny (just remember to cancel before the 30 days is up if you don't want to pay the monthly fee going forward).
Scroll on to see the Amazon fashion pieces I think French women would genuinely love.
SHOP MY EDIT OF AMAZON PRIME DAY FRENCH FASHION DEALS
A chic black dress is a French style staple—I can find no fault with this midi.
I own these earrings in silver and gold and get so many compliments on them,
Polkadots are a French-girl favourite, but it's worth noting this pretty dress also comes in lots of other colours and prints.
It is the City of Lights, after all—make like a celeb in these designer-looking shades.
Trench coats are an integral part of the French aesthetic, particularly in classic beige tones.
Just add jeans, loafers and a cute little neck scarf.
Style these city shorts with a vest top, linen shirt, and tan wrap-around sandals.
French women wear cardigans with everything, from jeans and tailoring to skirts and dresses. Follow suit with this versatile style.
Ever wondered how to style a slip dress like a Parisian? Marissa Cox has a few French-approved tips.
I know I'll be able to dress these wide-leg trousers up or down. It goes without saying that I'm also tempted by the black pair.
This comes in just about every colour you can think of, but black is a safe bet.
This looks so high-end and I love the additional pouch insert for housing loose items.
Try wearing this with everything you'd wear a white tee with. Then you'll see how practical a purchase it is.
From the wide legs to the high waistline all the way to the deep blue hue, these jeans are essentially fluent in French.
French women are more likely to wear a watch than any other item of jewellery. This mixed-metal style will go with literally everything.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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