The Surprising Person to Get All Your French Inspo From

Chances are if I start naming off movies such as Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Roman Holiday, you’ll know exactly who I’m talking about.

With a heart of gold and stunning yet soft beauty, Audrey Hepburn was and is an icon for many different reasons, though her classic fashion is definitely what set her apart.

So what makes her a surprising person to get French style inspiration from?

Audrey was born in Belgium, but she’s actually considered a British actress. Though she wasn’t born and raised in France she still nailed all the elements of French fashion.

There’s a lot that we can learn from her, from fashion to life, but let’s dig into her fashion sense!

The Surprising Person to Get All Your French Inspo From

“Audrey Hepburn style” is a much talked about subject, and with good reason! She worked with the major French fashion house, Givenchy, which I think helped shaped her into a Parisian icon.

She was always chic, timeless, and simple, yet glamorous when the occasion called for it. Though even in her most dramatic and glamorous outfits, she never seemed overdone.

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Here are some of her best looks recreated so you can see how to copy them and look Audrey Hepburn chic in no time!

1. cropped trousers + low back sweater + ballet flats + gold hoops

Let’s dissect this look: You’ll quickly find that both Audrey and French women love a pair of cropped cigarette pants. Though these pants are a little loose around her body, they are tight around the waist, which cinches her in and shows off her small figure! The v neck back adds a little bit of interest and she accessorized simply, yet perfectly with elegant gold hoops!

Style tips to get from this look: Cigarette pants are always chic! High waisted pants that cinch you in on the smallest part of your waist are flattering. All black is not boring when paired with a top that has interesting details! Sometimes all the jewelry you need are some simple hoops. Ballet flats nail dressy yet casual.

similar outfit details- earrings | top (basic cardigan turned backwards)

2. headscarf + trench coat + black pants

Let’s dissect this look: Audrey takes your silk scarf and wears it in a totally charming yet not old fashioned way! She makes an oversized trench still look chic and not sloppy by pairing it with this headscarf and rolling up the sleeves.

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Style tips to get from this look: Don’t forget the magic and versatility of silk scarves. Start incorporating them into your own outfits! When it comes to outerwear, a trench coat is always a good choice.

similar outfit deets- trench coat | turtleneck | pants | flats

3. turtleneck + trousers + loafers

Let’s dissect this look: Audrey didn’t bother with always trying to have the right amount of color or print in each look. She knew that less is sometimes more and a 3 piece look works!

Style tips to get from this look: Loafers and turtlenecks might not be “trendy”, but don’t follow the trends so closely, that it turns you off from these staple pieces! Related: How to Build a Wardrobe from Scratch

loafers (similar) | turtleneck (similar) | pants (similar)

4. button down + silk scarf

Let’s dissect this look: Audrey didn’t let the item wear her, she wore the item. By cuffing the sleeves and adding a silk scarf, she took this outfit from ordinary to something you want to copy! Related: 10 Chic Different Ways to Wear the Same Shirt

Style tips to get from this look: Though this look is from a movie and not her own personal style, it doesn’t mean we can’t get style tips from it. Reinvent the classics by adding your own flair to staple pieces! Top off “boring” looks with a silk scarf to up those chic vibes.

similar outfit deets- scarf | button down | pants | flats

5. sleeveless button down shirt + headscarf + cropped trousers + ballet flats

Let’s dissect this look: Vintage and charming all in one, Audrey nailed this summer go-to look. The color-coordinating looks cute, not cheesy when broken up with a classic print.

Style tips to get from this look: When the temps warm up, break out the gingham print and show a little ankle by pairing ballet flats with your cropped pants. Color coordinating and cute dog optional!

similar outfit deets- scarf | top | pants | flats

Here are some other favorite Audrey Hepburn style looks to drool over and get inspired by!

Though it may seem opposite, I love to look at past fashions to get ideas on what I should wear now. If you do the same, you’ll quickly find that there’s really nothing “new” and styles are just constantly being recycled from decades before us!

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