4 Items Stylish French Girls Love to Wear With Sneakers
Undoubtedly, sneakers add the perfect casual and comfortable touch to every outfit. Whether you want to dress down a pretty floral frock or add edge to a polished tailored look, casual kicks always offer a touch of "cool" to any ensemble.
Wearing sneakers is not exactly a style revelation, but lately, I've been inspired to wear them in fresh and fashion-forward ways after spotting several stylish French girls wearing them with a myriad of sleek pieces. These looks strike the perfect balance between effortless and chic—a combo the French excel at. So if you're looking to breathe new life into your sneaker outfits, then take a look at the pieces stylish French women are wearing with their sneakers this season and shop the looks for yourself.
1. Loose Tailored Trousers
French girls have been loving this season's biggest pant trend, and their favorite way of styling it is with cool, retro sneakers—the perfect casual-chic look.
Shop:
Wear with:
2. Black Maxi Midi Dresses
Cool sneakers add a laid-back touch to sleek black midi- and maxi-length dresses, providing a stylish day-to-night look.
Shop:
Wear with:
3. Straight-Leg Jeans Socks
French girls love their straight-leg jeans, so it's not surprising they're pairing them with every type of sneakers, from high-tops to chunky pairs, occasionally even adding colorful socks for a playful touch.
Shop:
Wear with:
4. City Shorts
City shorts paired with casual kicks are a simple and stylish option for Parisian fashion people when the temps start to rise. Keep your accessories polished to balance the casual nature of your shorts and sneakers.
Shop:
Wear with:
Up next, 8 Items Parisians Love to Wear With Spring's Biggest Pant Trend

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
-
Is Being French Still a Style?A reflection on myth, inheritance, and what remains of it in 2025.
-
Sure, Ballet Flats are Fine, But Women Over 50 Love This Controversial Flat Shoe Trend InsteadBye-bye, heels.
-
Every Time Bella Hadid Wears This Sneaker Trend, It Looks So Rich—I Found 13 Pairs Starting At $37Brown sneakers for the win.
-
Serious Fashion People Are Overlooking Designer Sneakers for This Rich Pair That's Only $36They're styling them with everything from jeans to wide-leg pants.
-
I've Given Up Chunky Sneakers, and Only Care About This Trendier Style (and My Favorites are On Sale for Black Friday)Chic. Period.
-
6 Clothing Styles I've Never Understood and 6 I Would Reach for InsteadNo pants, rain ponchos, sheer tights: a semi-ironic wardrobe autopsy.
-
If You Want Your Sneakers to Look Elevated (Not Basic), Wear Them With These Pants Instead of JeansThis easy swap will work wonders to make your outfits look more sophisticated.
-
7 Affordable Winter Pieces to Build a French Look in a Few ClicksHow to dress à la Française.
