I Asked My Chic French Friend for Her Spring/Summer Shopping List—21 Elegant Pieces She Sent Back
Your shortcut to a French-inspired spring capsule.
If there’s one person I’ll always take shopping advice from, it’s my French (read: impossibly chic) best friend. And yes, as a shopping editor of six years, I’m well aware of how that sounds—but trust me on this one.
She has that innate sense of style that can’t be taught. The kind that spots the best pieces before they’re everywhere, and somehow always lands on exactly the right thing. Her wardrobe is equal parts considered and effortless, built around pieces that feel timeless, but never boring.
Salome wearing the Manu Atelier Le Cambon.
From embroidered blouses and straight-leg jeans, leather ballet flats to chic jackets, easy summer dresses and handbags that could easily pass for designer, she has a knack for pulling together a spring/summer capsule that feels elevated, but still realistic. Naturally, I asked for her current shopping list. Keep scrolling to shop the best French-inspired shopping pieces below.
Shop My French Friend's Shopping List
The kind of blouse that does all the hard work for you.
A true wardrobe anchor.
This will be the perfect foundation for all your spring outfits.
This is already selling out.
The sand hue is just perfect for spring.
A sharper, more tailored take on denim. Perfect if you want something a little more elevated.
Satin trouser season is here, and Reformation's Gale pair are by far the chicest.
There's something so innately expensive-looking about suede sandals.
All the chicest girls own this.
Such a pretty summer dress.
Soft, glove-like leather that moulds to your foot.
Butter yellow is officially back.
Every chic French woman owns this.
The perfect trousers you can wear from desk to dinner.
The subtle pleats make this look so expensive.
These sell out every year.
The sweetest spring top.
The chic successor to the Margaux, say hello to the Marlo.
A fine, lightweight and ideal for layering this transitional season.
Not all ballet flats are made equal, and this Aeyde pair are far superior to any others I've tried.
Just add sandals and a chic raffia bag.
You'll get so much wear out of these in the warmer months.
Love.
Cute!
Such an easy pair of trainers to style.
Such a great pair of jeans you'll turn to constantly.
Elevate every pair of jeans with this chic blouse.
So Parisian, slightly undone and endlessly wearable.
A chic French woman staple.
I will never not rave about the Doen Ischia dress.
A sweet, more polished take on the usual summer tote.
A great alt to the classic white blouse.
Sleek with just enough detail. These elevate even the simplest outfit.
The twist detail gives it shape without effort.
Feels vintage-inspired in the best way.
More structured than your usual summer dress. Great with flats or heels.
Such a great shape.
