With their quintessential brand of effortless chic — emphasis on chic — who better to inspire our latest round of outfit styling than the French? With 2020 in view, it's as good a time as any to refresh, reinvigourate, and rethink the pieces we own (or are planning to shop in the new year [1]) with a tried-and-true formula of je ne sais quoi. We've pared down the wardrobe categories to six: the blazer, wide-leg pants, stripes, vintage-inspired bags, a low (or non-existent) heel, and the trench coat [2]. With a honed-in focus on what makes the French tick (classic silhouettes and closet staples!) and the street style of Paris Fashion Week [3] as our North Star, let these looks provide a fresh wave of outfit inspiration.
French-Inspired Style: Add a Blazer
From classic beige to bolder hues and updated versions in leather, pinstripe, and plaid, the blazer serves as a polished top layer.
French-Inspired Style: Add a Blazer
French-Inspired Style: Add a Blazer
French-Inspired Style: Add a Blazer
French-Inspired Style: Opt For a Wide-Leg Silhouette
Skip ultrafitted pants and head straight for a looser, wide-leg silhouette. It's relaxed but never sloppy.
French-Inspired Style: Opt For a Wide-Leg Silhouette
French-Inspired Style: Opt For a Wide-Leg Silhouette
French-Inspired Style: Opt For a Wide-Leg Silhouette
French-Inspired Style: Opt For a Wide-Leg Silhouette
French-Inspired Style: Carry a Vintage-Inspired Bag
Accessorise with a bag that evokes an old-school mood. We love these styles spotted at Paris Fashion Week, which include box silhouettes, top handles, irreverent objects, and flashes of gold.
French-Inspired Style: Carry a Vintage-Inspired Bag
French-Inspired Style: Carry a Vintage-Inspired Bag
French-Inspired Style: Carry a Vintage-Inspired Bag
French-Inspired Style: Reinvent the Classic Stripe
Stripes are synonymous with French fashion, but this set is all about reinventing the way we wear this print.
French-Inspired Style: Reinvent the Classic Stripe
French-Inspired Style: Reinvent the Classic Stripe
French-Inspired Style: Reinvent the Classic Stripe
French-Inspired Style: Reinvent the Classic Stripe
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
When it comes to adding a French twist to your look, opt for a low (or no) heel.
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
French-Inspired Style: Wear a Low (or No) Heel
French-Inspired Style: Finish With a Trench Coat
Finish off your outfit with the most timeless piece of all: the trench coat. Wear it on your shoulders, belt it to create shape, let pops of print peek through, or dress for the weather in PVC.
French-Inspired Style: Finish With a Trench Coat
French-Inspired Style: Finish With a Trench Coat
French-Inspired Style: Finish With a Trench Coat
