Olympics or not, there is no denying the je ne sais quoi of Parisian style. French fashion has always been an enthralling source of inspiration, from the laidback elegance of Jane Birkin to the hypnotizing allure of Brigitte Bardot. And it certainly would be a sin not to mention the industry-shifting influence of Madame Coco Chanel.

How did each of those women and several modern-day Parisiennes master the art of understated elegance? Well, it takes much more than the stereotypical striped Breton shirt, a traditional beret, and a selfie with a croissant. First, it starts with a palpable energy. Second, it’s curating a look that matches that infectious attitude.

See exactly how 10 style stars nail French fashion in our edit ahead.

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The Crafty Basket Bag

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The laidback spirit of summer is encapsulated in the craftiness of a woven raffia bag. While the origin of basket bags goes back to Madagascar, it’s becoming a go-to among our favorite French women—like Ellie Delphine, who demonstrates the beauty of a design elevated with a leather trim.

Basket Small Bag
Loewe Basket Small Bag

$650 at Neiman Marcus

The Mini Shopper Tote
Madewell The Mini Shopper Tote

$98 at Madewell

Panier Raffia Bag
Saint Laurent Panier Raffia Bag

$1,590 at YSL

Natural Fiber Basket Bag
Mango Natural Fiber Basket Bag

$80 at Mango

Celine Triomphe Basket
Celine Celine Triomphe Basket

$760 at 24S$760 at Celine

Straw Tote
& Other Stories Straw Tote

$129 at Stories

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Brown Sugar Loafers

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Yes, ballet flats might be getting a lot of talk right now, but a smart loafer is forever. Escape the crutches of trends with a sleek brown style. It’s easy to style with nearly anything, but the chocolate hue feels much more refreshing than the usual black pairs.

Horsebit 1953 Loafer
Gucci Horsebit 1953 Loafer

$990 at Gucci

Ballet Loafer
Tory Burch Ballet Loafer

$298 at Tory Burch

Briony
LAUREN Ralph Lauren Briony

Now 25% Off

$75 at Zappos

Maryan Gancini Leather Loafers
Ferragamo Maryan Gancini Leather Loafers

$895 at Saks Fifth Avenue$895 at Nordstrom

Kate Polished Goldtone Chain Leather Loafers
Tod’s Kate Polished Goldtone Chain Leather Loafers

$895 at Saks Fifth Avenue$895 at Nordstrom

Navarre Penny Loafer
Banana Republic Navarre Penny Loafer

$250 at Banana Republic

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Good Red Flags

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Flip leather shoulder bag
Proenza Schouler Flip leather shoulder bag

$1,390 at NET-A-PORTER

Cannolo Small Bag
Jil Sander Cannolo Small Bag

$1,165 at Ssense$1,500 at jilsander.com

Rafaella Shoulder Bag
Reformation Rafaella Shoulder Bag

$448 at The Reformation

Le Bambino Bag
Jacquemus Le Bambino Bag

$1,060 at Nordstrom

Jodie Mini Intrecciato Tote
Bottega Veneta Jodie Mini Intrecciato Tote

$2,800 at NET-A-PORTER

Flap Shoulder Bag
Zara Flap Shoulder Bag

$40 at ZARA

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Dainty Kitten Heels

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French women know that when you feel amazing, that energy flows from the inside to the outside, which is why uncomfortable high heels are typically a hard pass. Instead, a demure kitten heel is the chic option that allows any wearer to easily move around with grace.

VLOGO Bold 20 Pumps
Valentino VLOGO Bold 20 Pumps

$990 at NET-A-PORTER

Denver Mule
Tony Bianco Denver Mule

$160 at Revolve

Les Classiques Heels
Jacquemus Les Classiques Heels

$640 at Ssense

Catrina Slingback Pumps
Aeyde Catrina Slingback Pumps

$415 at NET-A-PORTER

Leather Square-Toe Mules
Carven Leather Square-Toe Mules

$870 at NET-A-PORTER

Hermione Kitten Pumps
Saint Laurent Hermione Kitten Pumps

$1,090 at Bergdorf Goodman

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Modest Chic Shorts

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Throw all of the stereotypes out of the window. The most stylish French women are embracing shorts in an undeniably chic way. Instead of micro-minis or drastically distressed takes, style stars like Thylane Blondeau are leaning into long lines offered by Bermuda-esque silhouettes.

Isu High-Rise Organic Denim Shorts
Loulou Studio Isu High-Rise Organic Denim Shorts

$250 at NET-A-PORTER

McKenna Denim Bermuda Shorts
Rag & Bone McKenna Denim Bermuda Shorts

$198 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Risha Organic Denim Shorts
Agolde Risha Organic Denim Shorts

$190 at NET-A-PORTER

Baggy Dad Shorts
Levi’s Baggy Dad Shorts

$70 at Nordstrom

Skater Denim Shorts
Re/Done Skater Denim Shorts

$225 at NET-A-PORTER

Brynn Denim Shorts
Citizens of Humanity Brynn Denim Shorts

$240 at NET-A-PORTER

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The Maximum-Impact Maxi

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Lyon Slip Dress
Asceno Lyon Slip Dress

$355 at Mytheresa

Two-Tone Tank Maxi Dress
Pixie Market Two-Tone Tank Maxi Dress

$129 at Pixie Market

Guinevere Maxi Dress
The Row Guinevere Maxi Dress

$4,450 at NET-A-PORTER

Joely Slip Dress
Khaite Joely Slip Dress

$1,680 at Mytheresa

Yoko Maxi Dress
Leset Yoko Maxi Dress

$320 at NET-A-PORTER

ZW Collection Long Contrast Dress
Zara ZW Collection Long Contrast Dress

$90 at ZARA

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Classic Blazers

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There’s no denying the commanding charm of a timeless blazer. Test drive the modern-day staple with a tonal outfit à la Caroline de Maigret, or mix it up with a pair of blue jeans.

Floyd Jacket
Isabel Marant Floyd Jacket

$477 at Saks Fifth Avenue$637 at Farfetch

The Oversized Blazer
Everlane The Oversized Blazer

$178 at Everlane

Aiden Twill Blazer
The Frankie Shop Aiden Twill Blazer

$355 at NET-A-PORTER

The Suits You Blazer
Favorite Daughter The Suits You Blazer

$428 at Nordstrom

Wool Blazer
Magda Butrym Wool Blazer

$2,170 at NET-A-PORTER$1,810 at Mytheresa

Double Breasted Blazer
Wardrobe.NYC Double Breasted Blazer

$1,200 at ShopBop

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Treasured Tank

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Putting together the perfect outfit is all about balance. Sometimes a simple tank top is all that’s needed to punctuate a less-is-more statement. Whether you’re into reveal-and-conceal sheerness or something that looks borrowed from the boys, this is certainly the closet staple to buy in multiples.

Ribbed Silk Top
Max Mara Ribbed Silk Top

$486 at maxmara.com

Ribbed-Knit Tank
Matteau Ribbed-Knit Tank

$240 at NET-A-PORTER

Lauren Stretch-Knit Tank
Leset Lauren Stretch-Knit Tank

$130 at NET-A-PORTER

Fitted Tank Top
Éterne Fitted Tank Top

$75 at Ssense

Crepe Jersey T-Shirt
Uniqlo Crepe Jersey T-Shirt

$15 at Uniqlo

Sleeveless Sweater Shell
J.Crew Sleeveless Sweater Shell

$81 at J Crew

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Voluminous Jeans

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The denim debate continues to skew more on the wider side of the spectrum, especially in 2024, with the uptick in demand for baggier silhouettes. Follow the lead of Jeanne Damas and pair your flared jeans with a lace-trimmed blouse, blazer, and a tiny pop of red to solidify the winning look.

Celia Flare Jeans
Nili Lotan Celia Flare Jeans

$395 at NET-A-PORTER

The Doozy Wide-Leg Jeans
Mother The Doozy Wide-Leg Jeans

$278 at Revolve$278 at Nordstrom$278 at Anthropologie

Clara Baggy Jeans
Agolde Clara Baggy Jeans

$240 at NET-A-PORTER

Flare Wide Leg Jeans
Totême Flare Wide Leg Jeans

$360 at Nordstrom

Curvy Kick Out Crop Jeans
Madewell Curvy Kick Out Crop Jeans

$138 at Madewell

Button Denim Jeans
Chloé Button Denim Jeans

$1,290 at Neiman Marcus

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A Leather Jacket

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It’s a beautiful juxtaposition to see a tough leather piece styled with a shimmering knit top or how Chloé demonstrated it on the runway: next to romantic ruffle dresses. As we prepare for fall, now’s the time to add a bit of the rough edge to your transitional season wardrobe.

Zakary Leather Jacket
Nour Hammour Zakary Leather Jacket

$1,510 at NET-A-PORTER

Leather Zipper Jacket
Mango Leather Zipper Jacket

$400 at Mango

Laybin Leather Jacket
Khaite Laybin Leather Jacket

$3,800 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Leather Moto Jacket
Cos Leather Moto Jacket

$550 at cos.com

Oversized Bomber Jacket
Chloé Oversized Bomber Jacket

$7,890 at Nordstrom

Macy Jacket
Lisa Says Gah Macy Jacket

$168 at Lisa Says Gah

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Victoria Beckham has had quite the weekend. During a trip to Paris that saw the debut of her S/S 24 Victoria Beckham collection as part of Paris Fashion Week, the designer made several appearances in the French capital whilst out with her family. The day after her highly anticipated runway show, Beckham emerged from her hotel in a black leather jacket with statement shoulder pads from her own label. Creating symmetry in her silhouette, she wore her jacket with floor-skimming black puddle pants—a trending trouser style for autumn/winter—for a dramatic yet balanced outfit.

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On Victoria Beckham: Victoria Beckham Bonded Leather Biker Jacket (£1790), Victoria Beckham Layered Mask (£330) and Hermès Birkin bag.

Her monochrome look was accessorised with a black Hermès Birkin bag and black sunglasses, again from her own brand. Beckham took a leaf out the of the French-girl handbook and wore her hair down in loose waves for an undone, effortlessly chic finish that softened the feel of her black-on-black outfit. French women are known for their love of flared-trousers—I’ve spent years analysing French style and can conclude that ’70s-inspired pieces feature heavily in many a Parisian’s wardrobe—and this pair added further flair to Beckham’s ensemble. 

The designer went for a low-key approach to dressing during fashion week, favouring luxe materials and high-quality design over trend-led items. Instead, she demonstrated her fashion prowess with a bold silhouette that managed not to look overdressed in the city with a famously less-is-more approach to style.

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Off the back of previewing her S/S 24 Victoria Beckham collection, which featured wearable knits with dramatic collars, oversized clutch bags, sleeveless coats and expertly styled layers, Beckham’s personal style proved to be an extension of the decidedly chic line-up she showcased over the weekend.

Ever the fashion icon, read on to shop Victoria Beckham’s Parisian puddle-pants look and more variations of the style. 

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Victoria Beckham + Bonded Leather Biker Jacket

Victoria Beckham

Bonded Leather Biker Jacket

The enlarged shoulder pads add structure to this casual jacket.

COS + Pintucked Flare Trousers

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Pintucked Flare Trousers

£85

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Puddle pants give an outfit just the right amount of flair. Shop COS’s easy-to-style version here.

Victoria Beckham + Layered Mask in Black Gradient

Victoria Beckham

Layered Mask in Black Gradient

£330

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Shield your eyes in style with VB’s sunglasses. 

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H&M + Flared Trousers in Black

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Flared Trousers in Black

£20

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These look more expensive than they are.

Reiss + Dylan Flared Trousers in Black

Reiss

Dylan Flared Trousers in Black

This wearable style is perfect for an office day.

Mango + Flared Trouser Suit

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Flared Trouser Suit

£46

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Flared trousers are so elongating.

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+ Net Sustain Pintucked Recycled Grain De Poudre Flared Pants

£420

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Comfortable and chic. What more could you ask for?

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Mason Pant in Black

£178

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These come in 10 other colours.

Halfboy + Layered Jacquard-Trimmed Checked Wool Flared Pants

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Layered Jacquard-Trimmed Checked Wool Flared Pants

£845

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The layered trousers effect is a growing trend for autumn/winter.

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Flared Trousers in Black

£65

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Style with kitten heels or black boots.

Paige + Lou Lou Cotton-Blend Velvet Flared Pants

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Lou Lou Cotton-Blend Velvet Flared Pants

£280

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Velvet trousers are a winter weather indulgence.

Boden + Westbourne Ponte Trousers in Black

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Westbourne Ponte Trousers in Black

£85

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The subtle flare makes these perfect for everyday.

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