The French have always been revered for their fashion iconography. When you think of their fashion, brands like Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton usually spring to mind. These houses have made a lasting impact on fashion history and trends, but only in principle. French girls don’t follow the trends or drown themselves in labels, they keep it simple.

Easy to admire, the trends have managed to survive through fast fashion and multiple decades. The first wave of this aesthetic came from celebrities like Jane Birkin, Francoise Hardy, and Audrey Hepburn to name a few. Now, you can see it on Alexa Chung, Jeanne Damas, Lou Doillon and Sofia Richie. French style is easier to attain than you’d think: Let’s take a peek into how you can get that effortless, simple look.

T-Shirts

You probably already have this one and lucky you, it’s an important piece for this look. Go for a neutral color, such as white. The French girls wardrobe is made up of simple, quality pieces that can be matched and made versatile with the right pairings like a capsule wardrobe. You can make a graphic tee work for the French look too, as long as it’s not the focal point of the outfit.

A Button Down

This is one of our favorite elements to get those Parisian vibes at Gazette Gal. This piece can look professional but also styled in a fun, laidback way. One way to style this is with a pair of wide-leg jeans and some chic ballet flats, with your hair in a messy bun. If you're going out, you can match the button up with a black mini skirt and boots. A button down top is an essential and 100% a must have.

Jeans

Aim for wide-leg to match the laidback vibes, but you can make any jeans work. High-waisted dark wash jeans with a buttoned down top and a blazer is perfect for when you want to look casually dressed up. Jeans are a classic and give off a casual look that can be dressed up or down. Plus, you def already have some in your closet.

Blazer

What better way to dress up your outfit for work or a night out then with a blazer? A tailored fit is perfect for the aesthetic, and you can easily find these at thrift shops for an extra touch of authenticity! Remember; French girls don't care about labels or the current runway trends.

The Little Black Dress

As mentioned, the most important guideline for the French girl style is simplicity. A basic black dress with some layering (such as a trench coat) will give you the perfect look for a night out. The dress style doesn’t matter, but slip dresses are a definite plus.

Ballet Flats & Loafers

Another plus is that this aesthetic highly values comfort. Say goodbye to heels — ballet flats and loafers are the perfect shoe to get the look.

Red Accents

French girl outfits often include a small red accent to brighten up their outfits. For example, it could be a bag, shoes, or even a chic scarf. It's a easy way to add a pop of color to the otherwise neutral color palette.