french-style

By now you may be familiar with my fondness for all things Parisian, so much so that I’ve ending up splitting my time between London and Paris. Like most Francophiles, I’ve inherited a Parisian touch to my style, and recently I’ve clocked the smooth transition French women demonstrate with their outfit choices as we flow from summer to winter. Although the French uniform feels rich with summer classics like barely-there slip dresses, French women’s style in the winter is particularly clever. They’ve mastered the ability to effortlessly adapt their nonchalant style when the brazen temperatures hit by crafting a collection of fundamental pieces that are interchangeable and timeless. As dreamy as it may be, Paris gets bitterly cold in the winter, so there’s ...

Upon looking at these snaps, I saw a pattern begin to emerge. I realised that almost all of the French women I follow own the same core capsule wardrobe of fashion essentials. Of course, I am all too aware that this uniform may not apply to everyone in a country, but the women I’m particularly interested in all subscribe to a look I love. “French women invest in timeless pieces over trends,” confirms Marissa Cox, a French style expert and friend of Who What Wear who now resides in Paris. “Wearability is integral to a French woman’s closet, as she doesn’t tend to overdress. She looks for pieces that can be dressed up or down.” So which French fashion essentials do the country’s best dressers rely upon to ensure they look chic at all ...

I’ve been looking to invest in a watch for a while as I have a big birthday coming up and thought this would be the perfect excuse to treat myself. The thing is though, it’s a tough decision to make, because whilst I may change a coat, a pair of shoes or a bag depending on my outfit, the occasion or the weather, the watch I buy really needs to pair with everything. Also, despite being a shopping expert, I’m admittedly a bit of a watch novice. Which is why I’m looking to the style set that are known for their timeless capsule wardrobes as a guide. I don’t want a statement piece or a fleeting accessory ‘du jour,’ I want a forever timepiece that will go with everything. So, from Camille Charrière to Julie Berard, I paid close attention to the wrists of some of the French g...

We talk a lot about French style. But it’s understandable when French women appear to dress so well. With Instagram, we’ve been able to see easily the kinds of outfits that these women go back to over and over. So why wouldn’t we take a moment to do a deep dive into the timeless French outfits we always spot? Think of this as your ultimate guide to French dressing and the outfits French women love. Below, I’ve found eight classic ensembles that I always spot. Whether it’s a trench coat styled with knee-high boots or a pair of jeans, a white tee and a blazer, there are just some outfits that French women will never stop wearing. Keep scrolling for the looks that will take you through winter, into 2023 and beyond. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking f...

We talk a lot about French style. But it’s understandable when French women appear to dress so well. With Instagram, we’ve been able to see easily the kinds of outfits that these women go back to over and over. So why wouldn’t we take a moment to do a deep dive into the timeless French outfits we always spot? Think of this as your ultimate guide to French dressing and the outfits French women love. Below, I’ve found eight classic ensembles that I always spot. Whether it’s a trench coat styled with knee-high boots or a pair of jeans, a white tee and a blazer, there are just some outfits that French women will never stop wearing. Keep scrolling for the looks that will take you through winter, into 2023 and beyond. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking f...

We talk a lot about British style, and we talk a lot about French style, but it recently occurred to me that we very rarely compare the two side by side. Being something of a Francophile, but also someone who is very proud to be British, I decided I’d rectify this by creating the exact sort of content that would interest me. If you’ve found yourself here, that likely means it’s of interest to you, too; something for which I’m very grateful.  Recently, I embarked on a bit of a fashion history lesson, chronicling the typically British items French women have adopted as their own. Today, however, I wanted to look at our respective aesthetics from another angle. Surely there must be some British trends that French women just don’t get? So I set out to di...

We talk a lot about British style, and we talk a lot about French style, but it recently occurred to me that we very rarely compare the two side by side. Being something of a Francophile, but also someone who is very proud to be British, I decided I’d rectify this by creating the exact sort of content that would interest me. If you’ve found yourself here, that likely means it’s of interest to you, too; something for which I’m very grateful.  Recently, I embarked on a bit of a fashion history lesson, chronicling the typically British items French women have adopted as their own. Today, however, I wanted to look at our respective aesthetics from another angle. Surely there must be some British trends that French women just don’t get? So I set out to di...

Whenever we’re looking for fresh outfit inspiration, there are a few places that we inevitably turn to get the direction we need. Fashion month always gives us a comprehensive look at the season ahead, and Instagram is perfect for uncovering burgeoning trends, but when it comes to finding style advice that will truly stand the test of time, we always turn to the wardrobes of France’s most stylish women.  French girls have mastered understated style in the effortlessly polished way that we still aim to replicate, and if you’ve got a sartorial dilemma, you can bet there’s a well-known French styling hack to answer it. So naturally, as a chilly new season breezes into effect&...

Continuing my eternal quest to dress more French-like, I’ve set my sights—as I know many of you have, too—on winter. Winter is very much on my mind right now as cold-weather plans start to seep into my calendar and the promise of cosy, festive days begin to come into view. This year, I want to make sure I’m prepared for the seasonal switch, and naturally, I’ve turned my attention to ascertaining which pieces form a French girl’s winer capsule wardrobe. For this, I’ve taken a close look at the sartorial habits of some of my favourite French women, deep-diving into their respective feeds to see what they wear when winter rolls around, and it didn’t take long for some patterns to emerge. Now, I’m confident that the French woman’s winter capsule wardrobe...

There are few cities in the world that are as renowned for their fashionable inhabitants quite like Paris. The French capital is viewed as a place where trends emerge and are then emulated the world over thanks to stylish residents with a penchant for effortless ensembles. Here at Who What Wear UK, we often look to our neighbours over the Channel in order to see what is resonating with the fashion-conscious women in France, and this winter, our process is no different.  In years past, a weekend trip to Paris to tourist around, trend-spot, and indulge in far too many croissants may have been on this agenda, but this year, I’m relying on Instagram for my supply of French fashion. Thanks to an abundance of incredibly cool influencers, it’s easy enough to spot t...

We all want to keep the chicness levels of our outfits high, even when the temperatures are low, but the journey to fashion nirvana in the winter months is anything but easy. No one wants to look like the Michelin Man, even if they are in a white puffer coat. This, however, is why we’ve sought a little guidance from some women who know what they’re talking about when it comes to cold-weather styling. They might reside slightly closer to the equator than we do, but the French also experience severe cold snaps in the winter months. At least, those in the northern regions do. So what do French-girl winter outfits look like? We’ve scouted 10 stylish looks from nine of our favourite French influencers, each of which we’d happily re-create for ourselves this winter....

We talk a great deal about French style, and we talk a great deal about British style, but we talk very little about how the two aesthetics combine. Of course, boundaries of fashion aren’t set in stone, but, generally speaking, there are some pieces that feel distinctly more French and some that loan themselves more to the British dressing adroit. You might think these fall into cliché territory—berets for Parisians, Chelsea boots for Londoners, for example. Thinking that only people from the countries where these fashion items originate wear them is silly—of course, that’s not the case. However, it got me thinking about which clothing French girls love to wear has a British heritage, and vice-versa. Today, I’m going to explore the former. Below you’ll fin...