How to Dress like a French Woman
So you want to be a French girl? Don’t we all! The secret to mimicking the impossibly lovely and chic styles of those belles du jour is the insouciant attitude. It starts with the incredibly fabulous #iwokeuplikethis style bedhead and is complemented with elegant silhouettes mixed with relaxed tailoring (think Emmanuelle Alt and Carine Roitfeld) and accented with simple, but sophisticated accessories. The quintessential French babe, like Clémence Poésy and Marion Cotillard, exudes Franco sex appeal through clean, modern cuts with romantic, yet playfully edgy undertones. And true Parisian polish would be nothing without staples like sexy d’orsay pumps, bateau striped tops, leather motos, a classic trench, crisp white button downs, distressed skinnies, a chain link shoulder bag and, of course, the perfectly tailored Le Smoking jacket. Now that you know the style secrets of the fashionable French, just say “oui oui” to our picks below.
Equipment Shane Striped Silk Sweater $200
Burberry Long Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat $2,395
Alexander McQueen Cotton Peplum Shirt $1,085
Balenciaga Leather Biker Jacket $2,745
Saint Laurent Satin Trimmed Tuxedo Jacket $3,490
Kurt Geiger Bond Metallic Pumps in Gunmetal $550
Salvatore Ferragamo Medium Saffiano Ginny Crossbody Bag $975
J. Brand Mid Rise Super Skinny Jeans $209
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