Dress Like A French Woman With These 14 Chic Pieces On Amazon Right Now
by The Candidly Team
If it seems like we’re having a bit of a love affair with all things French, we’re not about to get defensive. I mean, we’ve spent hours sleuthing a sweetly scented wishlist of “French pharmacy” beauty products (all avail on Amazon, no less). We’ve dug up the exact 9 things every fashionable French lady keeps in her closet.
And now, we’ve found 14 perfect style pieces (again on Amazon!) to complete your own closet of classic French staples.
Why, you might ask, have we tilted into the realm of obsession? The reason is simple. French style is defined by being timeless, comfortable, flattering, untrendy, and eternally chic. All the things we strive to be.
And nothing proves this as well as these 14 essential items. So hunker down with a café au lait, throw on a Parisian playlist, and join us for a little stroll scroll along the Left Bank.
1. The Cozy Striped Sweater
KIRUNDO 2023 Fall Winter Women's Long Sleeves Knit Sweater Turtleneck
French women love a horizontal stripe, and know intuitively that any rules saying to avoid them are complete b.s. This chic sweater is a soft, knit spin on the famous marinière. You know that dreamy, striped boatneck tee that looks great on everyone? But more on that later.
Price: $30
2 The Flawless, Relaxed Jeans
Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Women's Curvy Totally Shaping Straight Jeans
Is it a surprise that the long-preferred jeans of French women are from an iconic American brand? Not really. Because nothing is more timeless and flattering than a good pair of Levi’s. They never stop looking good, especially with #4 on this list, half tucked into their glorious, non-gapping waist.
Price: $28
3. The Sleek Blazer
The Drop Women's Blake Long Blazer
It’s hard to find fault with a chic, structured blazer that isn’t bulky but is juuuust relaxed enough to move freely in. Throw it on over jeans and a white tee, and voila, you’re chic!
Price: $75
4. The Essential Button-Down
Amazon Essentials Women's Classic-Fit Long-Sleeve Button-Down Poplin Shirt
Whether they’re tucking it into denim or throwing it on as a light outer layer over a perfect tank (#11), French women seem to understand the quiet power of a white button-down to easily infuse their whole look with elegance. This one is the classic you can wear it year-round.
Price: $26
5. The Iconic Silk Scarf
AOLIGE 35" Large Square Satin Scarf
Ah, yes. The scarf. That striking little piece we can tie onto our hair, handbag, or round our neck, and suddenly, our boring old outfit becomes an inconquerable “look.”
Price: $8
6. The Light and Lovely Trench
The Drop Women's Noa Trench Coat
Is there anything more flattering to any shape of woman than a lightweight trench? We think not.
Price: $100
7. The Classic Boatneck Tee
Remidoo Women Boat Neck Striped T-Shirt
And here, as promised, that classic, striped boatneck tee we want to live in. Especially with the below pants.
Price: $20
8. The Drapey Wide-Leg Pant
Tronjori Women High Waist Casual Wide Leg Long Palazzo Pants Trousers
A flowy pant, like this soft pair can be so elongating and flattering on any figure, but especially those with curves. But more than that, they’re wildly comfortable. So our brain says PJs, while the mirror says Audrey Tautou.
Price: $34
9. The Trés Chic Sneak
Naturalizer Women's Morrison Sneaker
A sleek and unfussy white sneak is like a ballet flat for Parisian women (who tend to do a wild amount of walking). We love that we can wear this comfy pair with summer dresses and slinky skirts and still look “dressed up.”
Price: $90
10. The Spacious Cardigan
Because the key to looking trés chic is to also look divinely cozy.
Price: $37
11. The Perfect Tote
Marc Jacobs Women's The Medium Tote Bag
The size. The shape. The structure. If this divine, yet practical, tote doesn’t beg to be tossed over our shoulder and strolled along the Seine, we don’t know what does.
Price: $150
12. The Most Flattering Tank
GEMBERA Women's Sleeveless Scoop Neck Ribbed Tank Top
A tank sounds like something you don’t even have to think about, but there are 3 small elements that will make one 200x more flattering, and they are: 1. skinny straps, 2. a scooped neckline, 3. soft ribbing. This one is, quite plainly, perfection on all 3 counts.
Price: $20
13. The Graceful Gold Chain
Beaux Bijoux Paperclip Chain Necklace
French women are all about subtle hints of chicness. Which is why dainty, gold jewelry is a necessity. Pair this oh-so-pretty chainlink necklace with the above tank or peeking out from a button-down, and it has a magical way of making everything more striking.
Price: $60
14. The Wildly Oversized Scarf
OUNIYA Large Chunky Plaid Scarf
Cocoon yourself in this gloriously long, warm scarf, and poof, you’re French!
Price: $16
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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