The Trend Every French Girl Is Over

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When it comes to fashion, French women know what they do and don't like. Trends come and go, but the French are undoubtedly some of the most stylish women year-round. We've talked to them about their thoughts on engagement rings, activewear, and closet basics, but what we really wanted to know was what they'd never wear.

We reached out to a group of French style bloggers and social media stars with a list of specific pieces and current trends. The one trend that they collectively agreed was the worst? "Ugly" shoes. We've discussed "ugly" shoes at length, and given the sophisticated aesthetic that we know and love French women for, it's not surprising that clunky shoes aren't in their repertoire. Keep scrolling to hear what they had to say on the subject, and then shop shoes that you would find in French women's closets.

THE TREND FRENCH GIRLS HATE: "UGLY" SHOES

"As a lover of beauty and elegance, I have trouble understanding the need for Crocs or mutant shoes of this kind. I wouldn't be caught dead in these!" — Louise Ebel

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"['Ugly' shoes are] the worst shoe invention. It's completely forbidden except if you are a professional cooker/chef!" — Anne-Laure Mais

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"I like when shoes are comfortable, but I have some visual limits too!" — Tokyobanhbao

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"I have never worn Crocs. They remind me of shoes that doctors wear at the hospital." — Kenza Sadoun-el Glaoui

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"Never, never." — Adeline Rapon

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From the picks above, it's clear that French women don't favor out-there shoe styles. To channel your inner je ne sais quoi, always choose items that have a touch of elegance.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.