These Are the Fashionable Basics French Girls Wear All the Time

When we're looking for effortless outfit ideas, French girls are often a go-to source of style inspiration. Many in this set have perfectly mastered wardrobes that are elevated and no-fuss. As a result, we routinely highlight the items Parisian women wear, including new trends and fresh spring picks. Next up, we wanted to zero in on the fashionable basics French girls wear on the regular.

We scrolled through the Instagram pages of some of our favorite follows and pulled out those staple pieces that consistently turn up in a variety of feeds. The items in question are all highly versatile and can be styled in many different ways. Keep scrolling to check out the basics French girls seem to wear all the time, complete with forward outfit ideas. You'll also find a range of shopping inspo if you're interested in adding one of the basics into your closet.

Interesting Tanks

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While classic ribbed tanks are certainly staples in the wardrobes of many French women, it's those next-level tanks with asymmetrical straps and such that are front-runners this season.

Straight-Leg Jeans

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In the denim realm, straight-leg jeans and loose cuts seem to be the go-to silhouettes for many given their easy nature.

Relaxed Button-Downs

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Button-down shirts that are loose and a bit more relaxed are staples for a ton of fashion people this season���French girls included.

Slouchy Blazers

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The oversize blazer continues to be essential in bringing polish to an ensemble in an effortless way.

Forward LBDs

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The LBD is a staple in so many wardrobes, and those updated takes with interesting necklines and forward shapes are very noteworthy. The beauty of the LBD is that it's so versatile and easy to style. You can just add shoes, and you're set.

Tailored Trousers

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A pair of high-waisted trousers (typically in a straight-leg silhouette) is another elevated go-to piece. While French girls will dress up the style pictured here, we often see trousers paired with simple items like a white tee for a chic vibe.

Next, check out the outfits French girls are wearing now.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven 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 retialers 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. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.