The Ultimate Guide To French Winter Fashion
What French Women Wear In Winter
But before diving into the ten best French winter fashion staples, here are a few general guidelines on how French women look chic and dressed up in the winter months.
- When it comes to their winter wardrobe, French women shop for timeless pieces that will work together and always seek neutral colors such as black, burgundy, khaki, navy blue, grey, cognac or beige.
- French women generally avoid wearing prints during the winter season, except for classic prints such as plaid/tartan, checks, houndstooth and chevron.
- In winter, French women seek high-quality and warm fabrics such as cotton, Merino, Alpaca wool, or cashmere.
- French women don’t dedicate their wardrobe to new trends but instead, they incorporate different wardrobe staples based on the season.
- Finally, French women don’t sacrifice their comfort for style. The French winter style is all about finding the right balance between looking dressed up and staying warm.
With that in mind, let’s discover the ten French winter fashion staples that will remain relevant for the years to come.
The 10 Best French Winter Fashion Staples
There are several fashion staples French women wear in winters such as warm coats, wool blend blazers, cashmere knitwear and cardigans, wool hats, and comfortable and warm footwear. Emulate that je ne sais quoi with these French winter outfits below that seem at once carefully put together and carefree. Read on to shop my top picks and upgrade your wardrobe this winter.
1. Wool Blend Blazers
There are a few blazers that I love this winter season! First, I love this Maje double-breasted checked jacket to wear well-fitted with a belt. If you prefer tweed, there is this beautiful Sandro tweed tailored jacket, very classic-chic! This season houndstooth is back in style, you can opt for this fabulous Sandro houndstooth suit jacket. Finally, If you’re looking for a more classic style, this Sandro tailored jacket is definitely the style you need!
2. Faux-Fur Coats
Faux-fur coats are my favorite style of coat to wear in winter when temperatures drop below zero! I bought this Sézane Isée faux-fur coat several years ago and I keep wearing it every winter. This season I have this ba&sh Fanny jacket and this beautiful Zadig & Voltaire Miller Leo coat on my wishlist.
3. Long Wool Coats
For French chic, I’ll recommend opting for either a black or beige long wool coat. This season, I love this ba&sh Corentin coat that you can wear well-fitted with a belt. If you’re looking for a more structured coat, opt for this beautiful Sandro long coat with tailored collar. Read More...