7 Cool French Outfits to Repeat From Instagram Now
French women are certainly a strong source of inspiration for this editor. I’ve covered the topic at length, touching on everything for the seven-piece French fall wardrobe to exactly how I learned to dress like the French from some firsthand observations when living in Paris for three months. But now I don’t have to take a trip to Paris to take in their style lessons. Instead, I’m looking to Instagram to find out their best outfit ideas and adopting them for myself.
If you, too, admire French style as much as I do, and wouldn’t mind borrowing some of their outfit ideas, I’ve rounded up some of the best here. These looks are a far cry from the trench coat and Breton stripes that Parisian women are often associated with. Instead, you’ll find the classics mixed in with a new wave of style ideas with everything from bold colors to minimal and modern shoes. Ahead, see the what stylish French women are wearing now and shop the pieces to get their looks—even if you never step foot in the Tuileries.
A SLIP SKIRT OUTFIT + NEXT SEASON'S IT SHOES
Marta Cygan was spotted wearing a flowy skirt with The Row's latest minimal sandals. Mark our words, these shoes are about to be everywhere.
A PRETTY STRIPED DRESS + CLASSIC LEATHER SANDALS
Now, this is the dress to buy if you're heading on an end-of-summer vacation. While the red version sold out, there's another color that still available.
A HALTER SILHOUETTE + A BEADED BAG
Will this be the next Instagram-famous piece from Réalisation? I'm betting on it.
ANIMAL-PRINT PANTS
Animal prints will be one of the biggest trends of fall, hands down. Here's how to pull them off like a French girl.
JEANS + UNEXPECTED COLOR
A RUFFLE MINI DRESS
POLKA DOTS
Next: Shop the 19 best things I wore this month.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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