Fact or fiction: French women rarely participate in ultra-trendy styles. While you’d think it’s the later, you’d be mistaken. French women, in all of their white shirts, black ballerina flats, and neutral-colored coat glory, actually do participate in of-the-moment trends. Frankly, more often than not. Unlike other well-dressed women, French girls often mix their trendy items with things already in their closet that scream timeless—items like simple denim, white button-down shirts, and oversize blazers all added into the mix.
Even though it’s widely believed French women don’t stray from their tried-and-trusted arsenal of elevated basics, I spent three hours stalking all of my favorite French women on Instagram to get the low-down on what micro-tends they’re following this fall. The results? Miu Miu-inspired hoodies, chili-esque dresses, and this one pastel hue that’s the definition of anti-fall.
Below, browse the latest fall fashion trends French women are actually getting behind, along with some styling inspiration to get your shopping juices going.
After seeing 2023’s massive Miiu Miu effect, it’s no surprise that the brand’s leisure-inspired Fall Winter 2023 runway is trickling down into French girl style. Oversized hoodies, sweatshirts, and leggings are making a slow comeback.
Opt for this quiet luxury-inspired trend by pairing an elevated lady jacket with your favorite pair of jeans and a sophisticated handbag, seen above.
Bye bye, mini skirts. The full-length, voluminous maxi skirt is here to stay for the fall season. Case in point, the ankle-grazing style is all over the feed of French girls everywhere. Style with a basic white t-shirt layered under a button-down for an effortless look.
Not only do our editors firmly stand behind the red color trend, but the coolest French girls do, too. While the hue has been booming in popularity since a few appearances at this February’s fashion week shows, the chili effect is in full force now that the weather is slightly cooling.
Has there ever been a jacket trend so beloved by It girls everywhere? Probably not. The distressed biker jacket movement is all we can think about over the last year. Opt for your favorite model-off-duty leather jacket over a silky slip dress for a look that will inevitably spark sartorial joy.
French girls aren’t just fans of butter in their croissants—they like to wear it, too. This color trend has to be one of my personal favorites of 2023 and frankly, it’s not hard to see why: nearly everything looks incredibly chic when drenched in this elevated pastel shade.
If there’s one thing you can count on in the fall, it’s the return and rise of snakeskin print. While it feels unapproachable at first, French girls have mastered the art of styling it, opting for clothing pieces and accessories featuring the python print next to simple, blue jeans and black heels.
