40 Expensive-Looking Pieces From the Affordable Brands French Girls Love

Look closely, and you'll see this dress has a hint of shimmer.

Ballet flats are back, but for the French, they never left.

I actually own this shirt, and the quality is great.

Sure to come in handy.

I highly doubt these will stay in stock for long, as they could easily pass as designer.

Found you something new to pair with all of those white tank tops.

This will take you straight into fall.

Loewe vibes.

French-girl stripes with a preppy twist.

I wouldn't be surprised to find this in a French girl's cart.

& Other Stories designs many of its pieces (this dress included) in Paris.

Tuck this into high-waisted jeans for the most "French-girl" look.

& Other Stories shoes are so good—here's the proof.

Fall can't get here soon enough.

It comes in red, too.

The Frankie Shop just opened a store in Paris, so you're about to see a lot of French girls in this popular set.

This may not be the most affordable item on this list, but it's worth the investment.

Pick a color, any color.

Represent.

These feel like the French-girl version of cargo pants.

Love to see a comfortable version of the corset-top trend.

French girls love a good miniskirt.

You know an item is good when Reformation keeps releasing it in new colors.

It's giving night out in Paris.

These are definite French-girl jeans.

As you can see, this jacket looks very chic with a skirt.

Agolde isn't just for jeans.

Think of Paris in the '90s, and you probably imagine people wearing these jeans.

It gets hot in France.

Much more affordable than all of those other leather pants.

A Réalisation dress is undoubtedly part of the French-girl summer uniform.

I've come across these sweatshirts on several French girls' IG feeds.

Also cute with a sweater come fall.

This would fit several baguettes. (Sorry, I had to.)

I'm not surprised this is selling out.

Just a pretty summer top.

For vacations to the French Riviera. 

It feels as though the French basically started the cardigan trend.

It's a party skirt.

Throw it on and go.