The 6 Simple Items French Women Wear to Stay Warm and Still Look Cool

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Les Francaises have a knack for making everything look as easy as un, deux, trois. From their no-makeup makeup to the breathy way they draw out their ouis, French women seem to have being effortless cornered. This is particularly true in winter, when looking cute can feel like a Herculean task. Even at subzero temperatures, French women move about unbothered, which felt novel to this Californian; the last thing I feel like doing when it's cold and grey out is putting together a look. 

But the French have it down to a science! This is partly due to how they shop. French women typically invest in a few good pieces per season, favouring timeless pieces over trends. A well-cut coat. Sticking to long-lasting durable fabrics that drape well. After my first winter in Paris, I picked up a few tips to make cold-weather dressing more fun—as well as a shearling coat and pair of camel riding boots that I still own today (after all, practice makes perfect.) 

Follow along, and we'll meet at the intersection of cosy and chic.

1. A Full-Length Coat

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Style Notes: As temperatures drop, so do hemlines. A boxy-cut coat works equally well over a casual daytime outfit as it would over something dressier.

SHOP WOOL COAT:

2. Layering Tees

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Style Notes: Much like a mille-feuille, French women know that winter dressing is all about layers. Slipping on a long-sleeve tee or two underneath your coat makes it easy to adapt once you're indoors. 

SHOP LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT:

3. An Elegant Pair of Gloves

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Style Notes: Gloves aren't just functional. They also offer hands (often-neglected but much-needed) UV protection. Plus, they keep your digits clean in public spaces. 

SHOP GLOVES:

4. Knee-High Boots

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Style Notes: Knee-high boots always make me think of '60s silver-screen vixens like Brigitte Bardot. Very French.

SHOP KNEE HIGH BOOTS:

5. Wool Pants

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Style Notes: A great pair or two of wool pants will take you a long way in winter. Dressing up? Throw on a stacked heel boot and a cashmere sweater. Going for a stroll? A turtleneck and sneakers will do the trick.

SHOP WOOL TROUSERS:

6. Jumper dress

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Style Notes: French women never sacrifice style for practicality. A jumper dress looks dressed up without feeling fussy.

SHOP JUMPER DRESSES:

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