I've Never Been to Paris, But I Can Get French-Girl Style With These 6 Items
As a lover of fashion, I have always dreamed about visiting Paris. The great food, amazing museums, and next-level fashion have always seemed so romantic to me. Unfortunately, I've never been to Paris, but that hasn't stopped my growing obsession with Parisian street style. The French fashion girls just seem to get it. They've mastered the art of being casualy chic and effortlessly cool—a vibe I'm always going for. While looking at my favourite French influencers and other sources of fashion inspiration, I noticed six items that could help me achieve the French-girl aesthetic. Keep scrolling to see the items that are helping me achieve Parisian style.
Loose Trousers
Loose trousers are a cool-girl wardrobe staple. They have this sophisticated yet casual vibe to them and can be styled in so many ways, making them not only a personal favourite but also extremely versatile.
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Dress up with a shirt and boots, or dress down trainers and a tee.
I love this pair styled with sandals.
Fitted Cotton T-Shirt
Don't knock the classic white cotton T-shirt. I wear a classic white tee almost every day, and I'm noticing French girls embrace this classic staple by styling it with chic tailored denim and blazers or their favorite miniskirts.
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Casual Minidresses
A casual minidress is a look that can take you from coffee to running errands to brunch to a date and back. I excitedly wait for minidress season every year, and it seems Parisian fashion girls do, too.
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Slip Dresses
The slip dress has become the go-to look for a five-minute way to create an effortlessly chic outfit. Personally, I'm obsessed. I love any look I can style with sneakers, sandals, or heels.
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This slip dress also comes in bold green.
Trouser Shorts
Tailored trouser shorts are the perfect mix of work and play. The tailored look gives these shorts an elevated feel while keeping the casual vibe of a classic short. You can go with a classic neutral pair or be bold and go with a colorful or patterned pair. Either way, I'm in love.
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The complete suit has won my heart.
The matching shirt is a real find.
Trench Coats
This is the ultimate spring coat if you ask me. The trench coat is a classic staple that never goes out of style. It'll be hard to find a stylish Parisian who doesn't have one.
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This indigo shade is totally chic.
Now this is a standout piece.
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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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