The 11-Piece Spring Capsule Wardrobe Fashion People Rely On
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@basicstouchStyle Notes: We all know trench coats are an integral part of the British uniform, but French women have adopted them as their own too, even in the winter. French women wear them with everything from co-ords (more on those later) to straight-leg jeans (also more on those later).
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@vikilefevreStyle Notes: Cardigans are integral to how French women get dressed. If you follow their rules, the chunkier the better, and always go cropped.
A classic piece you can wear from summer through to winter. Pair it with straight-leg jeans for a head-to-toe Parisian look.
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@tamaramoryStyle Notes: French women tend to not overthink their outfits, which is why the idea of co-ords proves so appealing. I intend on capitalising on the co-ord trend this spring for maximum styling ease.
Style with knee-high boots for spring, and sandals for summer.
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@melodiebanceStyle Notes: Nothing has the power to make an outfit look pulled together quite like a shirt, and lots of French influencers tend to like theirs oversized. No need to size up; I’ve found perfectly cut shirts that tap into this aesthetic as they are.
Blue Oxford stripes will always be classic, but this black and white interpretation is a welcome change.
If you want to tap into this season’s monochromatic-dressing trend pair a white shirt with ecru denim.
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@sylviemus_Style Notes: French women love to wear leather skirts throughout the year and for 2023, the hemlines have extended. Wear with Mary Janes now, or tights and boots in the colder months.
The wrap design gives this leather midi a distinguishable feature.
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@frannfyneStyle Notes: It might sound cliché, but I have to believe some clichés exist for a reason. And that is certainly the case when it comes to French women and their penchant for small black bags, which peaks in the spring months thanks to their practicality and versatility.
This cross-body bag will go with everything in your wardrobe.
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@annelauremaisStyle Notes: No French woman's wardrobe is complete without an oversized men's style blazer and this style is particularly popular in the spring months. Paired with slim-fit trousers or matching tailoring - there is no better pairing.
One of the most coveted blazers amongst the fashion set.
Not forgetting this high street gem, of course. Everyone in the Who What Wear office now owns this blazer.
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@leasy_inparisStyle Notes: It's straight-leg jeans season all year round for French women. Straight-leg jeans are incredibly chic, especially when paired with ankle boots tucked underneath.
A great high-street option if you're looking for vintage-style jeans!
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@pia_mbdStyle Notes: As advocates of the classics, it's no surprise that French fashion often people turn to this timeless shoe. During autumn, loafers can be spotted paired with socks and peeking out under trousers, whilst spring calls for Gallic girls to switch out for jeans or a skirt.
This expensive-looking pair is elevated even further with the bold chain details.
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@frannfyneStyle Notes: I've studied French style for years and smart tailored trousers are a constant in a French woman's wardrobe. Whether styled casually with a t-shirt, or elevated for evening, they're guaranteed to pull a look together.
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@erinoffdutyStyle Notes: French women have a knack for styling their tweed and bouclé jackets in fresh new ways, which always seem to come to fruition in spring when the need for heavy outerwear isn’t so pressing.
