I Noticed French Women Don't Wear Denim Shorts Anymore—They Prefer These 6 Alts
As soon as June 21 comes around, denim shorts become one of the first things I reach for when getting dressed. I know the instinct will kick in again this year, but when I searched for fresh outfit inspiration, I was surprised to see this warm-weather staple was losing favor. That's not to say that everyone has decided against them. However, French women, who have long been a source of style inspiration, seem to be putting them on the back burner. When I went to scan their recent outfits, I couldn't help but notice they were reaching for several alternatives to denim shorts—six items, to be exact.
Seeing as how French style is synonymous with effortless polish, it takes a lot for Parisians to set aside something as perennial as denim shorts. And yet the six fresh alternatives you're about to see here are definitely fitting the bill. From pajama-inspired linen pants to tailored shorts, here are the items French girls are wearing on repeat this summer (and you might want to, too).
1. Pajama-Inspired Pants
Our editors have taken note of this rising trend, spotting women across the industry tapping into it, French women especially. The striped drawstring trousers above are reminiscent of pajama pants. However, they look anything but homebound when paired with quintessentially Parisian items like ballet flats.
2. Tailored Shorts
If French women are always polished, it's because they know to rely on tailored staples that do the work for them. In the warmer months, that means trading their tailored trousers for above-the-knee iterations that look just as chic.
3. Boxer Shorts
Boxer shorts are back again this summer. They just couldn't be any easier to wear. French women are fans of wearing them as a set with a matching button-down shirt. It's low-key but still put-together.
4. Track Shorts
Retro sportswear has been creeping up everywhere we look, from Adidas Sambas to soccer jerseys. Now we're adding track shorts to that fast-growing list.
5. Miniskirts
Many French women are experts of keeping it simple, and nothing is as valuable to them as a black miniskirt. While they have one in rotation all year round, they've begun to replace denim shorts in elevated everyday outfits in the summer.
6. Drawstring Shorts
Drawstring shorts are gaining ground among this crowd for their zero-effort nature. They're perfect for vacations and beyond.
Next: You're Done: 11 Summer Staples I'm Tired Of and Their Fresher Alternatives
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a numberBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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