6 French Girl Approved Denim Outfits to Try Before 2020

No matter how you identify your style—ecclectic, minimal, trend-forward—there's no doubt denim is an important part of your wardrobe. Since there is truly no limit to the ways in which one can style this closet staple, sometimes, we find ourselves stuck in a denim styling rut, wearing the same outfit over and over again. If you find yourself in this predicament as often as I do, then it's time we call in for backup. 

When looking for simple yet effective outfit inspiration, we turn to the French. Their style is always clean and always approachable—two traits that go perfectly with denim. Ahead, take a look at the French-girl denim outfits we are trying to cop before the end of this year. From ultra-cool ensembles to simple yet striking ones, the selection ahead is sure to get your denim wheels turning. 

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Style Tip: Stay extra warm this winter by layering a denim jacket underneath a statement coat. Because sometimes, you really do need an extra layer. 

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Style Tip: Update your go-to jeans and coat look by way of a bright sweater and dad sneakers. The look will read polished but still pretty cool. 

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Style Tip: When trying to figure out how to style statement denim, air on the side of caution and reach for something a little more classic like a blazer and pumps. 

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Style Tip: Make an oversized hoodie and baggy jeans feel a little less effortless by throwing on a wild pair of heels. This look is very Bella Hadid, no? 

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Style Tip: Go against the typical color grain and mix and match neutrals like pale gray and brown. With the addition of slightly acid-wash denim, this look feels so right. 

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Style Tip: Keep your outfit simple but your accessories punchy. This little leopard carryall is just the thing this look needed.

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Style Tip: Yes, you just got schooled in the art of layering. Try something a tad unconventional by layering a long trend underneath your denim jacket. The mix of proportions is so powerful. 

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.