It’s more than just the pieces they wear, it’s also how they wear them that makes French style so desirable. It’s attainable too though! Here are surprisingly easy french styling tips that you can try out right now!
Easy French Styling Tips You Can Do Right Now
1. wear a cardigan as a top
It’s stylish and cozy all at the same time! Related: 5 French Off-Duty Looks That Are Impossibly Stylish
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jeans | cardigan (thrifted, similar) | necklace | shoes (payless, similar) | straw bag (thrifted, similar)
2. mix feminine and masculine
Whether it’s a suit with heels, taking a men’s blazer and pairing it with something flirty, or moto boots with a Chanel tweed blazer, they’re masters at mixing “girly” and “tough” pieces together!
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source: Pinterest
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dress (similar) | blazer (thrifted, similar) | boots (saks, similar)
Not only does it show off
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pants (tjmaxx, similar) | shoes (payless, similar) | top/cardigan wrapped around (similar)
4. accessorize with simple gold jewelry
Gold seems to be the go-to choice and it’s usually a simple pendant for a necklace and gold hoops for earrings! Related: 9 Fashion Mistakes a French Woman Would Never Make
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dress (tjmaxx, similar) | shoes (payless, similar) | hoops (tjmaxx, similar)
5. mix textures
French women know that mixing and matching in an outfit creates interest and style. A favorite is a silky slip dress or skirt and a cozy cardigan! Related: 7 French Outfit Formulas You Can Copy
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dress | cardigan (thrifted, similar) | shoes (thrifted, similar)
6. wear straight leg jeans as the go-to
With all the denim styles out there (embroidered, cropped, ripped, skinny, etc) it can be hard to know what you should wear! Well, it doesn’t have to be! Straight leg jeans are always in, always classic, and always French.
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jeans | loafers | suspenders
As you can see, none of these ideas are too difficult or require anything super special that you wouldn’t normally have!
Do you have a favorite French styling tip out of this list?
You look so good in each of these looks! Mixing textures is one of my favorite parts of creating a look! Hugs, Kait Elizabeth
https://www.baskinginburgundy.com
Mixing textures is so fun!
I love this post and these styling tips! Absolutely love the straight leg jeans on you!
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks! Straight leg jeans are my jam.
Oh my goodness. Love all of these. So hard to pick just one favorite.
It is, isn’t it! 🙂
You havé notre thé French chic way
Thanks for your comment, Debru!
Number 3 and 4 are my favorite. Gold is my favorite color for accessories and jewelry! I hope that you enjoyed your weekend.
Candace Hampton
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Gold is a great accessory color!
I love these styling tips!!!! How can you just choose one?!?!
Good question! 😉
ahh, you’re always a great source of inspiration for French style done accessibly! I’m going to find me a cardigan top!
You definitely should! 😉
Loving the striped dress and espadrille! so cute, I’ve always loved how the french dressed. Your blog inspired me
Aw I’m happy to hear that!
Love how you’ve recreated each style. Super cute outfits.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
I love the simple gold jewelry and texture mixing! You have the sweetest style girl 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
Thanks, girly! <3
Where do you get your berets? I can never find ones that fit well!
Amazon mostly!
I love the first fashion tip, wearing a cozy cardigan as a top! We did this many years ago, when I was a kid, so maybe it’s nostalgia. Anyway, liked all your ideas and photos are great! P. S. It seems like you’ve lost weight recently! Just wanted to say, “lookin good”!
I love how some styling ideas always come back around…or maybe they never really left in the first place! Thanks for stopping by, Gloria!