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8 French Girl Everyday Outfits For The New Year

Jan 10, 2024

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I'm Noelani. Through La Vie On Grand, I aim to inspire women over 40 to embrace classic essentials, step away from fleeting trends, and cultivate that elusive je ne sais quoi.

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French girls are the experts when it comes to wearing everyday classic outfits that are versatile, simple, and go along with the, less is more, theory. They seem to know how to make chic dressing look effortless.

French girl style is attainable to anyone, you don’t necessarily have to be French or even live in Paris to dress like French women.

8 French Girl Everyday Outfits For The New Year

To start the new year, let’s revisit our closets and pick out outfits to wear that are inspiring and simple, yet still make us feel confident and put together.

Here are 8 simple, classic, versatile, and timeless outfits to recreate today. Most of these are probably even pieces you already have in your wardrobe.

Black Blazer + Denim + White Tee + Loafers

Graphic of denim with black blazer, t-shirt, loafers.

Black Blazer | Straight Leg Jeans | White T-Shirt | Black Bag | Loafers

Always classic and versatile, this is a black blazer that you will find in any French woman’s closet. Wear it with a simple white tee and straight-leg denim. Add a black quilted bag for the ultimate chic look and pair it with loafers when it’s warm and boots when it’s cold.

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Wool Coat + White Button Down + Denim

White button down with flare denim, kitten heels, black coat, and brown leather bag.

Black Wool Coat | White Button Down | Flare Jeans | Boots | Leather Bag

Wear a classic long black wool coat with flare denim, a white button-down, and some kitten heel booties in an animal print or solid. Add a timeless leather bag and this is an outfit to wear on the weekends or even for casual days at the office.

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Tweed Jacket + Leather Pants + White Tee

Black tweed jacket with faux leather pants, and white t-shirt.

Black Tweed Jacket | Black Leather Pants | White T-Shirt | Slingbacks | Bag

For more of an elevated cool girl look wear a black tweed jacket with leather pants or jeans. The tweed jacket and slingbacks help keep the outfit classy while the leather pants give off that French girl cool vibe. This is a favorite combination for French ladies at any age. Wear it with confidence and you too can have that je ne sais quoi attitude.

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Black Blazer + Black Denim + Striped Tee

Black blazer with striped tee plus black denim.

Black Blazer | Striped Top | Black Denim | Tote | Boots

One of the quintessential Parisian outfit combinations is a black blazer with a striped top and denim. If you wanted to be a bit more dressy you could always swap the denim out for a pair of trousers.

For footwear go with boots in the fall and winter and loafers or ballet flats in the spring and summer. This is one outfit combination that can be worn year-round.

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Navy Top + Black Denim + Black Booties

Navy silk blouse with black denim and boots graphic.

Navy Top | Black Bag | Black Denim | Sherling Jacket | Boots

Nobody does navy and black better than Parisians in my opinion. It’s a color combination the French are used to wearing in any season. This combination is chic, elevated, and incredibly classy looking.

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Wool Coat + Turtleneck + Denim + Converse

navy wool coat graphic with converse and black sweater.

Wool Coat | Black Turtleneck | Straight Leg Denim | Quilted Bag | Black Converse

Casual and comfortable yet still classic is a sweater and sneaker combination. I specifically remember seeing a French lady wearing a very similar look last time I was in Paris.

Parisians love wearing sneakers these days but feel free to wear boots or another kind of sneaker with this combination.

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Turtleneck + Midi Skirt + Tall Boots + Wool Hat

Black midi skirt with tall black boots and wool hat.

Turtleneck | Midi Skirt | Wool Hat | Leather Bag | Tall Boots

If you’re going for a look that’s classy and polished try a midi skirt with a sweater and tall boots. During the cooler months accessorize with a wool hat and finish the look with a classic leather shoulder bag.

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Plaid Blazer + Turtleneck + Flare Denim

Graphic of blazer with black turtleneck and denim.

Blazer | Turtleneck | Denim | Bag | Belt | Boots

One way to elevate your look with a blazer or jacket is by wearing a belt around the waist. The belt adds a bit of polish and edge to the otherwise classic outfit. This is one of my favorite ways to dress up my blazers for the ultimate French girl outfit.

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  1. Lisa Staley says:

    Love your sight!!! Plus your recommendations and outfits! What to wear in June for a few days in Bordeaux than 2 weeks in Domme, France?

    Many thanks! Merci!
    Lisa Staley

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