Another season has begun, and I'm still pining over French-girl style. Naturally, plenty of people have emulated and perfected the toned-down, timeless aesthetic over the years. Contrary to popular belief, French girls aren't spending hundreds of dollars on clothing every month but are instead buying select a few classic pieces from both trend-focused retailers and high-end brands to round out their closets. One of their favorite stores to shop at? Mango.
The Spanish retailer is known for its elegant selection of cool basics and elevated take on trends, making it a staple in French women's wardrobes. Naturally, as a self-proclaimed wannabe French girl, I spend hours combing through Mango's new-arrivals section weekly. Below are all of the It girl
approved finds you'd be shocked to not see on the streets of Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Nice as we close the chapter on summer and head into the fall.
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Fluid Blouse With Neck Tie
French girls love to keep up with cool-girl luxury brands, so this whimsical blouse that feels very reminiscent of Chemena Kamali for Chloé is high up on their shopping list.
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Stud Leather Bag
Studs and similar edgy hardware is a fresh way to spice up any basic tote bag.
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Medium-Rise Straight Jeans With Slits
If there's one thing you need to know about French women, it's that they love their classic denim straight-leg jeans.
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Lyocell Blouse With Bow
BRB, about to book a vacation to Aix-en-Provence so I can wear this pretty blouse.
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Cotton Trench Coat With Shirt Collar
One thing French women love more than their jeans? Their timeless trench coats.
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Short Buttoned Dress
I can't with the levels of chicness.
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Studded Leather Jacket
Another Chloé-esque pick I know everyone will be swooning over.
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Discovery Logo T-Shirt
Stripes are a must.
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Openwork Details Knit Top
This lacy, sexy camisole is incredibly Camille Charriere coded.
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Short Knitted Dress
This entire look is *chef's kiss.*
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Straight-Fit Shorts With Contrasting Trims
Sporty motifs are en vogue thanks to the Olympics in Paris this year.
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Maxi-Flower Ruched Top
If a cool French girl is getting married in the South of France this summer, I'm sure she'd pick up this romantic rose top for her nuptials.
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Cropped Lyocell Waistcoat
Classic, elegant, and cool.
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Double-Handle Bowling Bag
In lieu of over-the-top logo handbags, French women love to keep their purse choices subtle.
Shop more French girl
inspired Mango pieces:
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Pocket Oversize Shirt
Nail that classic French je ne sais quoi with this cool girl-approved basic for under $30.
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Pockets Cotton Parka
This work jacket feels very Miu Miu coded.
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Linen Dress With Contrasting Details
J'adore.
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Flowy Straight-Fit Pants
White trousers are the anti-jeans trend French women have been loving for decades.
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Flared Dress With Ruffled Hem
Drop-waist dresses have been huge this summer.
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Oval Sunglasses
Ideal vacation sunnies.
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Knitted Vest With Contrast Piping
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is calling.
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Cropped Slim-Fit Pants
Le cropped pants.
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Slingback Heeled Sandal With Bow
Adorable.
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Short-Sleeved Cardigan With Contrasting Trims
The contrast trim on this cardigan makes it look so rich.
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Midi Satin Skirt
A classic slip skirt is never a bad idea.
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Polka-Dot Dress With Opening Detail
This dress may be a splurge, but it's so good.
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Leopard-Print Straight Jeans
Stylish Parisian women are partial to the leopard print trend that's been going viral on social media.
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Leather Moccasin
Timeless shoes are always the first to be chosen in a French girl's rotation.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.