Paris Fashion Week Has Us Wanting To Dress Like A Parisian

The trench coat is a staple in Paris with ever shifting weather, its neutral color and its ability to get dressed up and down. Wear it to work, wear it to dinner, wear it for weekend errands, with the belt or without. The Gap Icon Trench Coat is a perennial choice in a relaxed fit.

French women like an understated, practical bag that holds your necessities and doesn’t clash with your outfit. This Kate Spade Selene Shoulder Bag not only gets the job done, but it kind of reminds us of a croissant, oui?

A nod to the Breton tops of the nineteenth century French navy and later popularized by Coco Chanel, this top from Garnet Hill is a key piece of a minimalist French capsule wardrobe.

Make sure you have a pair of wide leg black pants in your closet, like this pair from Banana Republic Factory. You’ll need it to pair with a crisp white blouse at work or a simple cami top and blazer at night.

Another piece of your capsule wardrobe, of course this shirt can go to the office, but pairing it with jeans and loafers on the weekend is a chef’s kiss. This option from Sezane is the authentic choice for Parisians.

French women love a structured blazer to pull an outfit together. The Michele Jacket Mottled Anthraciten Blazer from Sezane is relaxed fit with smart details like chunky buttons and a welt chest pocket.

Stiletto heels on those French cobblestones are a definite non. The stylish Margot Mary Janes from Vivaia are stylish and sensible in goes-with-everything black.

French fashion icons like Catherine Deneuve and Brigitte Bardot were known for stylish sunnies, especially in an evergreen cat eye shape. The UO Essential Cat-Eye Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters are perfectly cool.

French women don’t layer on jewelry. Instead, they go for a few understated gold pieces and other accessories like scarves. Tie one around your neck, loop it over a ponytail. It adds a bit of color to your otherwise neutral outfit, like this Elisabeth Silk Square Scarf from Boden.

Layering pieces are great for both temperature control and adding interest to outfits. A black cardigan is so classic and versatile that you’ll get a lot of wear out of it. The French Connection Cosysoft Fitted Cardigan is the look you’re going for.

Yes, French women wear jeans, but they opt for a classic straight leg silhouette, in a basic wash with no distressing or tears. Pair these Madewell jeans with any of the tops for an instant chic weekend ensemble.