Fashion People in Paris Will Wear These Basics the Most This Summer

French women are known for their effortless aesthetics. You know, that je ne sais quoi approach to style. So yes, basics (items that are easy in nature) are typically front-runners in the wardrobes of Parisians. On that note, there are actually a few key elevated basics that already seem to be go-to selects after scrolling through the Instagram feeds of some of the French women we follow.
Below you'll find a list of the summer basics fashion people who live in Paris are turning to now and will continue to wear all summer long (and beyond). As you'll see, the silhouettes in question are all versatile and could be styled in a multitude of ways to create those elegant yet laid-back Parisian vibes. Keep scrolling for more.
White Tank + Striped Shirt
A white tank or tee is a no-fail basic. This summer, consider styling one with an oversize striped shirt on top (opened up) for a cool and easy look.
Breezy/Linen Pants
Whether in linen, satin, or cotton, a pair of flowy and breezy pants will keep you comfortable and chic all summer long.
Denim Shorts
Denim shorts will continue to reign supreme as a go-to basic among Parisians. This look is effortless with the tee and shorts.
White Dress
In the dress realm, throw-on-and-go white dresses are definitely a go-to choice for an easy and elegant vibe.
Short-Sleeve Knit
A short-sleeve knit is quite elegant and refined feeling, particularly when teamed with a full skirt (like this Parisian is wearing here) or trousers.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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