I've long been well aware of how stylish French women are, but I hadn't witnessed it until I went to Paris for the very first time last month. I finally got to see firsthand why we all love French-girl style, and I get the hype even more now. There's something so effortlessly cool and undone about the way people in Paris dress, and I'd love to infuse a bit more of that into my own wardrobe. Accordingly, I've been doing a little shopping since I returned and found many items at J.Crew, Zara, and Mango that capture that effortless French je ne sais quoi.
As you know, French style is classic by nature, and Parisians walk a ton, so their wardrobes need to be able to accommodate that. The items I've been gravitating toward are casual, chic, and entirely wearable. Keep scrolling if finding items that check those boxes is your goal as well.
J.Crew
J.Crew
Classic Mariner Cloth Boatneck T-Shirt in Stripe
The perfect top to pair with a full skirt.
J.Crew
Garçon Classic Shirt in Cotton Poplin
I'd style this just like J.Crew did.
J.Crew
Pointed-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Italian Patent Leather
French women favor comfortable shoes that are also chic.
J.Crew
Brushed Cashmere Fitted Cardigan Sweater
I found that French women love to wear red.
J.Crew
Denim Trouser in 1996 Semi-Stretch
Wide-leg jeans are a favorite denim style among French women.
J.Crew
Goldie Top in Striped Satin
I'm shocked that this hasn't sold out yet.
J.Crew
Collection A-Line Mini Dress in Duchesse Satin
Perfect for a fall date night.
J.Crew
Odette Cable-Knit Sweater Lady Jacket in Cotton-Blend Bouclé
It doesn't get more French than this.
J.Crew
Edie Bucket Bag in Italian Leather
I saw so many bucket bags during my visit to Paris.
J.Crew
Pointelle Short-Sleeve T-Shirt
So pretty.
J.Crew
Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt in Textured Satin
Style this with kitten heels and a tank top for the most Parisian look.
Zara
Zara
Striped Knit Cardigan
There are countless ways to style this cardigan.
Zara
Ribbed Polo Shirt
Everyone is wearing polo shirts again.
Zara
Buttoned Knit Midi Dress
French women have really embraced the shirtdress trend for between-season looks.
Zara
Satin Effect Basic Shirt
This is never going out of style.
Zara
Studded Leather Ballet Flats
Perfect for wearing on busy city streets.
Zara
Full Midi Skirt
I wore a full skirt throughout my Paris trip and fit right in.
Zara
Double Waist Wide Leg Pants
French women aren't immune to the sporty-pants trend.
Zara
Basic Poplin Shirt
A modern striped shirt is a must.
Zara
Embroidered Jacket
The only jacket you need this season.
Zara
Cardigan With Contrasting Rib
I saw some version of this every time I left my hotel.
Zara
Short Double-Breasted Trench Coat
Chic.
Mango
Mango
Midi Printed Dress
This would look equally good with sneakers or heels.
Mango
Round-Toe Ballerina Shoes With Buckle
The perfect little flats.
Mango
Semi-Transparent Ruffled Blouse
French women love a good blouse.
Mango
Striped Cotton Shirt
I'm picky about shirts, but this one is excellent.
Mango
Crocodile Effect Belt
A classic belt is essential.
Mango
Shopper Bag With Metallic Detail
The ultimate "grab it and go" bag.
Mango
Cropped Slim-Fit Pants
Skinny black pants feel very French to me.
Mango
Leather Moccasin
Polished loafers that are perfect for the city.
Mango
Pinstripe Overshirt
A worthy shirt for fall.
Mango
Short-Sleeved Satin Shirt
This is so pretty (in a cool way).
Mango
Flared Dress With Ruffled Hem
So elegant.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.