5 style rules French girls follow
From Jane Birkin to Marion Cotillard to Jeanne Damas, there is something about French women we all can’t help but envy: their effortless elegance. The French style is timeless: on the one hand, it embodies a carefree, easygoing attitude, and on the other hand, French women always seem to be well dressed, no matter the occasion.
In an effort to inject some Parisian-girl style into our own wardrobes, these are five style rules French girls follow.
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Monica Vinader
Gold Corda Slim Ring
£38.50
£55.00
Monica Vinader
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Monica Vinader
Skinny Diamond Eternity Ring, Gold Vermeil on Silver
£209.30
£299.00
Monica Vinader
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Monica Vinader
Hammered Ring, Gold Vermeil on Silver
£45.50
£65.00
Monica Vinader
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Lily & Roo
Gold Rainbow Gemstone Cluster Ring
£66.75
£89.00
Lily & Roo
2. Mix new trends with old staples
Take a style cue from the French model and creative Leia Sfez. The It-girl paired her trendy two-toned Chanel boots with a classic pair of blue jeans and an oversized beige blazer for an effortlessly cool look that will remain stylish for years to come.
Joseph
Joseph Woman Double-breasted Wool-crepe Blazer Beige Size 40
£595.00
The Outnet
Rejina Pyo
tweed boxy blazer - Neutrals
£525.00
Farfetch
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Woman Andre Belted Washed-twill Blazer Beige Size 4
£545.00
The Outnet
3. The little black dress
There’s a reason why fashion girls have been obsessed with the little black dress since the dawn of time. For a piece that can have a double-life in the daytime hours, follow in the sartorial lead of Emmanuelle Koffi with her tweed mini dress.
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Isabel Marant
Jelina Dress Black
£298.00
£403.00
Balardi
Sandro
Short tweed dress Black
£299.00
Sandro
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Rotate
Bouclé Midi Dress Black
£318.00
£412.00
Balardi
Sandro
Short dress with detachable collar Black
£359.00
Sandro
4. Invest in a trench
Whether in shades of beige or black, French girls know the importance of a classic trench coat. One look at the feed of Aïda Badji Sané, and you can find a million ways to style the always-in-fashion staple.
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AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: XS Black
£489.30
£699.00
AllSaints
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AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: XS Black
£489.30
£699.00
AllSaints
Allsaints
Womens Cade 3-In-1 Trench Coat, Black/Beige, Size: 12
£379.00
AllSaints
5. Focus on prints, not logos
While fashion girls like Chiara Ferragni and Caro Daur are often spotted in bold logo prints, the French focus on classic prints, like stripes and spots, as seen on Paris-based influencer Adenorah.
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Marc Jacobs
Striped Sweater White
£328.00
£426.00
Balardi
Penny Black
Sweaters White
£89.00
Balardi
