Katie Sims
Enduring a similarly chilly climate to our own here in the UK, I've always looked towards the French come winter to pull some fresh styling inspiration. Having spotted so many new trends crop up over the past twelve months, I'm excited to discover just how the French are incorporating these new styles now that layering season is in full swing. With a knack for making the trendy look timeless, I'm looking at everything, from how they're styling the new season's favourite colour to the chic tonal looks that will have anyone feeling cosy yet elegant. Read on to discover the French-girl cold weather outfits I'll be copying this winter.
FRENCH-GIRL COLD-WEATHER OUTFITS TO TRY
1. TURTLENECK + BROWN COAT + JEANS
Style Notes: As the expensive-looking neutral shade that goes with just about everything, brown coats have caught on as one of the biggest outerwear trends of the season. To keep your outfits looking fresh yet cosy, style with a bright white or cream turtleneck and some dark-wash jeans or wool trousers.
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The perfect combination of warm and stylish.
For all your layering needs.
M&S offer some of the best jeans on the high street.
I love how elegant these look.
2. SCARF-COAT + LONG JEANS
Style Notes: Cool grey has enjoyed a notable rise in chicness this season. For a tonal look that will have you feeling put-together in a breeze, style grey, light-wash jeans with a trending scarf-coat in the same hue.
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I'm so glad Abercrombie brought this jacket back this year.
You can't beat the quality of Reformation.
H&M have spoilt us with 12 shades of these jeans.
3. QUILTED JACKET + DENIM SKIRT + BOOTS
Style Notes: To withstand a freezing winter in style, look no further than a quilted windbreaker jacket and a thick denim skirt. Style with knee-high boots for extra insulation and a chic accessory for good measure.
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Get through wet-weather days in style.
Effortlessly stylish.
Knee high boots in black leather will always be a classic.
Investing in a good-quality pair of tights is essential in winter.
4. SCARF + COAT + TONAL TROUSERS
Style Notes: Jennifer Lopez is a fan of this trending latte-inspired colour palette. To get the look, shop muted brown and warm beige shades this season.
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I love the soft brown shade.
A chic way to stay cosy this winter.
Wide leg jeans always look cool.
5. LEATHER JACKET + KNITTED DRESS + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
Style Notes: A knitted dress and tall boots pairing is the foolproof winter styling solution I'll be turning to all year. On extra-chilly days, style with thick tights and a warm wool coat or leather jacket.
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I'm seeing brown leather jackets crop up more and more recently.
I can picture this with so many looks, both day and night.
These also come in a gorgeous chocolate colour.
This piece was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
