If you listed items Parisians wear, jeans would make the cut. The fashion crowd in Paris is known for their effortless approach to style (you know, that je ne sais quoi), so versatile denim—especially modern-classic cuts like straight-leg and relaxed silhouettes—is often a priority.
French people tend to wear their favorite jeans with other easy-to-style elevated basics to keep in line with that cool, pared-down aesthetic. On that note, there are key elevated basics Parisians are wearing with jeans to look chic right now, and yes, these combos will undoubtedly become front-runners in 2025 because they feel relevant and forward. Many more items, however, will be go-to selects with jeans given that denim can be styled with almost anything.
Keep scrolling to check out some elevated basics fashion people in Paris will wear with jeans in 2025.
Brown Sweater
Brown is one of the key color trends of the season, and the hue will remain popular well into 2025 and beyond. A brown sweater paired with jeans is relevant and easy. The addition of a checked blazer on top is a stylish choice.
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Elegant Jacket
Elegant jackets will make any ensemble feel instantly chicer, so it's no wonder that Parisians reach for this staple to wear with jeans and other staples.
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Denim Shirt
A denim-on-denim vibe is cool and effortless. A denim shirt with jeans is on point, and a denim jacket works great too.
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Relaxed Leather Jacket
Leather jackets in a range of colors and silhouettes are popular among Parisians. Side note, a leather jacket styled with a simple white tee is perfection.
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