I've Worked It Out: This Is How French Women Always Style Blazers

AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's resident French-style expert, I take the responsibility of showing you what Gallic women are wearing very seriously. There are a lot of stereotypes surrounding French style, most of which are completely outdated, but there are some that actually hold true. I'm here to help you decipher all things French style. Today's curriculum? Blazers. 

Of course, the French aren't the only people who wear blazers—they're pretty integral to the British aesthetic, too, for example—but in the 10-plus years I've been analysing outfits from across the channel, it's clear French women have a genuine appreciation for blazers. 

So how do French women style blazers? I've found seven chic outfit examples that I think showcase this and attest to the blazer's versatility and timelessness. Scroll on to see them. 

1. Breton Top + Bootcut Jeans

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Style Notes: It might be something of a French style cliché, but Parisians genuinely wear Breton tops on the regular, particularly with retro-cut jeans and blazers. 

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2. Knitted Dress + Knee Boots

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Style Notes: Blazers can help dress up anything from jeans to leggings. In terms of dresses, I see lots of French women using theirs to elevate knitted midis. 

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3. Tonal Trousers + Pointed-Toe Shoes

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Style Notes: Monochrome dressing—wearing one shade top-to-toe—is a styling trick favoured by French women. Aïda's beige blazer, creamy trousers and blush shoes are the perfect example of this. 

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4. Midi Skirt + Chunky Boots

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Style Notes: Blazers and midi skirts might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but Anne-Victoire Lefevre proves the duo can look incredibly chic. I like how she's matched the shade of her navy blazer to her skirt then added chunky boots for edge. 

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5. Vest + Wide-Leg Trousers

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Style Notes: French women see potential in retro trends, which is one of the reasons they love corduroy separates so much. Blazers are one of the easiest ways to wear the fabrication; make like Julie Sergent Ferreri and style a rich green shade with tones of brown, camel or burgundy for more retro fashion appeal. 

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6. Denim Shorts + Ballet Flats

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Style Notes: French women are adept at merging their summer and winter wardrobes, as evidenced by Estelle Chemouny. Her blazer-and-denim-short pairing looks so cool with tights and ballet flats (another style cliché French women actually subscribe to). 

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7. Roll-Neck + Matching Trousers

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Style Notes: I would never encourage frivolous spending, but I do see the benefit in investing in matching sets. Anne-Laure Mais's sleek suit, which she wears with a staple roll-neck knit, looks incredible together, but the pieces will work just as well styled separately, too. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.