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The Outfit Formulas French Girls Are Obsessed With For Summer

by Lauren Black
A woman wearing a black-red polka-dot dress as one of the outfit formulas French girls are obsessed ...
@jeannedamas

Summer Style, S'il Vous Plaît

While we’re certainly obsessed with French-girl style year-round, there’s something about the vision of a Parisian summer that makes a Gallic look all the more aspirational. French women have a knack for simplifying trends and turning the ephemeral into the timeless, which is perhaps the best approach to dressing for any season, let alone for the sweltering hot summer when we can’t be bothered to put any more effort than necessary into our outfits. Rather than overcomplicating things, a few of our favorite French ladies have been gravitating toward the same formulas as of late. What’s more, these ensembles can be easily recreated (whether or not you have the privilege of sauntering through a European city this season). We broke down the key pieces you’ll need to achieve their laid-back looks.

@sabinasocol

Wide Leg Pants + Knit Tops

A knitted top and wide leg pant strike the perfect balance of relaxed and polished when combined. In such instances, we believe the French term “je ne sais quoi" hits the nail on the head.

@melodiemonrose

Printed Midi Dress + Low Pumps

Slipping into a printed midi and classic low pumps will have you feeling instantly divine. As proven on these French ladies, it’s always a flattering, feminine match.

@faithfullthebrand

Skirt + Tee

No need to overthink this: Just grab your prettiest skirt and favorite T-shirt as you run out the door.

@claire_most

Sneakers + Jeans

In the name of sensibility, even French women are ditching their heels for the comfort—and coolness—of sneakers. Magically, they work with everything but, as Parisian natives demonstrate, simple blue denim makes them look extra crisp.

@jeannedamas

Jumpsuits + Sandals

If you haven’t added a tailored jumpsuit to your wardrobe yet, let these women remind you why you absolutely should. It will be the easiest thing you throw on all summer long.