7 Chic Ways French Girls Are Wearing Leggings Right Now

If you thought that French girls only wore straight-leg jeans and miniskirts, think again. Studies show that their wardrobes are far more nuanced. One of the typical American wardrobe staples they also wear is leggings. And they don't just wear them to Pilates class—they wear them as part of their non-workout outfits, too.

While doing my legging research, I found that French women have some pretty creative ways of styling leggings. They seem to stay away from gym-appropriate legging outfits, instead opting for more elevated looks that prove the versatility of leggings.

I selected seven stand-out legging outfits that French women have worn recently in case you're looking for a little styling inspiration this winter. After all, winter is when we reach for leggings the most, and it can get a little dull. So scroll on to shop the French girl approved outfits that are chic enough to copy.

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Faux-Fur Coat + Leggings + Riding Boots
(Image credit: @slipintostyle)

This elevated legging outfit is perfect for winter travel.

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Leather Trench + Matching Set + Sneakers
(Image credit: @salome.mory)

To easily dress up a workout outfit, just throw on a chic coat, and you're done.

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Coat + Red Sweatshirt + Leggings + Crew Socks + Sneakers
(Image credit: @sabinasocol)

This sporty outfit is a comfortable and cozy way to look cool.

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Leather Bomber Jacket + Tank Top + Leggings + Socks + Mary Janes
(Image credit: @mv.tiangue)

Leggings are anything but new, but wearing them with a bomber jacket makes them look completely fresh.

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Belted Blazer + Leggings + Knee Boots
(Image credit: @aidabadji_ )

Belting an oversize blazer makes leggings look especially polished.

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Fur-Collar Coat + T-Shirt + Flared Leggings + Ballet Flats
(Image credit: @camillecharriere)

If you want to make leggings night-out appropriate, copy this look.

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Baseball Cap + Blazer + Sweater + Leggings + Riding Boots
(Image credit: @lenafarl)

This preppy legging outfit is perfect for busy weekend days.

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

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. 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.