Oh how we love the French style! Effortlessly chic, feminine mixed with a rock ’n roll look and feel. When we think about a French style capsule wardrobe, the pieces are all pretty straight forward and casual: jeans, button up shirts, cropped trousers, a classic trench. Build a wardrobe of pieces you can mix and match and create cool ensembles like a French girl all season long.
12 Items for a French style capsule wardrobe
Striped shirt
A striped piece is a true key item if you want to create a French style. It looks chic, neutral and is very easy to wear with other pieces in your wardrobe as well.
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A printed dress
French girls don’t wait for summer to wear a printed dress, they wear them all year long. Very elegant and chic with sandals or flats.
photo by: @rouje
Tweed jacket
A tweed jacket is a must staple in a French style wardrobe. One of their favorite ways to wear them is downgraded with a pair of jeans and a white blouse. Super chique!
Trenchcoat
This list isn’t complete without a classic trench. The true icon of all coats and loved by detectives and French streetstylers.
photo by: @jeannedamas
A white button down shirt
Though French girl style is usually very feminine and slim-fitting, a oversized white shirt is also a key item to create that je ne sais quoi look.
A black dress
A classic black dress is the French staple your closet needs. You likely already own one, but you never have to many black dress that will easily transform from day to night.
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Ballet flats
The ballet flat is ever popular with French style. This classic shoe gives your outfit that chic look without sacrificing comfort.
photo by: @fingermonkey
Leather jacket
To get the French girl look, wear this with a cute top, a classic bag and flat sandals..
photo by: @annelauremais
Cardigan
The cardigan is definitely another staple that every French girl owns. This comfortable and versatile piece is easy to wear and can be worn throughout the year.
photo by: @fingermonkey
Pencil skirt
Pencil skirts are one of those versatile pieces in your closet that can be worn to a picnic or to an important meeting at the office.
Blazer
Such a versatile piece for your capsule wardrobe – you can wear it with any of the bottoms or shoes for a new look.
A good old denim
This basic piece easily can be dressed up or down and looks abfab with pretty much everything you wear it. The high-waist and flared jeans are French girl’s faves.
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