Once November hits, I'm a stickler when it comes to footwear. From now until February, it’s almost exclusively boots—chunky flats, knee-highs, ankle styles, and the occasional heel. The combination of practicality and style makes boots the most reliable item in my winter wardrobe. Period.
This season, I'm determined to make the most of the boots I own by finding new ways to style them. And where better to look for inspiration than the streets of Paris, where a good pair of boots is treated as a wardrobe essential, and not as an afterthought?
French winter fashion is effortlessly balanced: functional yet refined, classic but never dull. Whether the French are wearing sleek knee-highs with a mini or grounding wide-leg denim with heeled boots, they know how to make their winter outfits feel intentional.
After feasting on Parisian street style for the last few weeks, I've found five standout looks that perfectly capture how French women are styling boots this winter. Each one is simple, wearable and endlessly chic. Keep scrolling to see the looks, plus quick links to shop them.
5 Ultra-Chic French Boot Outfits to Try This Winter:
1. Chunky Scarf + Wool Coat + Ankle Boots
Style Notes: This is how Parisians do cold-weather layering. Ankle boots ground the oversized proportions, while rich neutral tones give the whole look a classic feel.
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Brown is the colour of the season.
To bundle up in on cold winter days.
Classic and modern all in one.
One word: obsessed.
2. Mini Skirt + Cosy Knit + Leather Knee Highs
Style Notes: The mini skirt and knee-high boot combo has become a winter signature in France. It’s feminine but practical, especially when balanced with a chunky knit. A timeless pairing that works as well for coffee runs as it does for evenings out.
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I would simply live in this.
Style this with low-dernier black tights when the temperature drops.
Dreamy.
Massimo Dutti has a gorgeous selection of boots this year.
3. Shirt + Wide-Leg Trousers + Heeled Boots
Style Notes: Léna is showing us how to style heeled boots in a way that looks effortlessly cool. A pointed shape or sleek finish instantly makes denim feel smarter—an understated way to dress up a casual look.
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My all-time favourite shirt brand.
Love the relaxed fit.
A worthy investment piece.
For top-quality handbags in the minimalist style, The Row is my top pick.
4. Knee High Boots + Mini Skirt + Sweater
Style Notes: French women are leaning into sleek, tonal looks this winter, which this look captures perfectly. The knee-high boots add instant polish to an all-black ensemble, proving that simplicity is the key to looking chic.
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An essential for layering.
This will see you straight through to party season.
The perfect way to elevate an all-black outfit.
Wear with bare legs while the weather's still mild, then over tights or jeans when the cold kicks in.
5. Jeans + Oversized Jacket + Riding Boots
Style Notes: Riding boots are firmly back on the French radar. Styled casually with jeans and an oversized jacket, they give a subtle nod to equestrian style without feeling overdone.
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This is very country girl chic.
Endless styling opportunities await.
An investment that would pay off over a lifetime.
Riding boots aren't going anywhere just yet.
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