It would probably surprise you how many times I day I say or think the following words: What would a French girl do? I'm a self-confessed Francophile and find always myself inspired by the French woman or Parisian's approach to, well, just about everything! Be it the beauty tools they use or the homeware they decorate their spaces with , I'm constantly looking to my favourite French tastemakers to see how they navigate their daily lives. Why? Because I find them to be so inherently chic.
So, during the course of Black Friday, I thought I'd approach the sales with the same discerning eye the French women I admire would. While I know not all French women subscribe to the classic and elegant aesthetic they've become tethered to, the ones I loyally follow do and, as such, I honed my edit to fit that mood.
Taking to the high street, I scoured the remainder of the Black Friday sales at H&M, COS and Mango to try to find the deals French women with timeless taste would pick up. Below is the 33-piece edit I created of last-chance discounted pieces that i believed would stand the test of time and make for very chic investments, regardless of them being on sale.
With the sales set to end at each brand at different times and the products snapping back up to full price without notice, if you happen to spot something you like and it's still on sale, I suggest you take immediate action. These deals are too good and are far too elegant to hang around for long. Bonne chance! But first, here's everything I know about Black Friday 2025.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday weekend is an annual sale shopping event that originated in the US. It marks the end of Thanksgiving and the start of the festive shopping season, resulting in the majority of well-known—and even, in recent years, smaller—brands and retailers heading into a period sale for a full four days.
When Is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday will fall on Friday 28 November 2025, and you can expect deals across the whole weekend and into Cyber Monday, which falls on Monday 1 December 2025. Our editors will be busy compiling the best of the Black Friday savings, whether it be clothing deals or beauty tools deals for you.
When does Black Friday 2025 end?
Black Friday sales tend to run over the weekend and end on Cyber Monday, which will fall on Monday 1 December 2025.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the final day of sales of the Black Friday sales period. In 2025 it will be Monday 1 December, and is typically the last chance to snap up savings.
When is Cyber Monday?
In 2025, Cyber Monday lands on Monday 1 December, and we expect this to be the final day of sales for the Black Friday Weekend.
24 FRENCH GIRL-INSPIRED SALE PICKS FROM H&M, COS AND MANGO
H&M
French women always prioritise classics and a cream cable-knit jumper is about as classic a winter item as you can get!
Navy pea coats are equally timeless and fantastic for throwing on over jeans in winter and spring.
Tailored trousers are a French-girl favourite.
This tweed jacket will make every outfit you wear it with look more premium.
Tweed and bouclé textures are the French fashion person's secret to looking expensive on a budget.
A sleek silhouette with a refined-looking fabric is something French women will always turn to... even if it does have a very short hemline.
White trousers never fail to look elegant.
This will look just as good with flat loafers as it does high heels.
Camel trench coats are always a wise investment as they really never date.
Collared knits are a major trend this winter.
Such an easy throw-on and the nip-and-flare silhouette is universally good on everyone.
COS
I can see so many French women wearing this shape of dress to parties this season.
A way to add some colour to your look whilst still looking very classic.
These jeans are borderline perfect.
Pair this with corduroy trousers for French-girl flair.
A coat shape and colour that will never go out of style.
The bag everyone on the Who What Wear team wants to own.
The simplest evening looks are almost always the chicest.
The scarf detailing on this jacket is so current.
A simple way to elevate a basic top.
This will look so gorgeous styled with black knee-high boots.
Dress these up with a silk camisole, or wear with a roll-neck knit for everyday styling.
MANGO
Nothing says elegance quite like a cream coat.
This looks so high end!
Party jeans are my favourite jeans.
This set screams French girl at work.
Parisians tend to wear low heels when they're navigating the city. Note that these come up small so it's a good idea to size up.
Simple and so sleek.
To find a coat this chic on sale (and in the colour of the season, no least) is very rare indeed.
Every wardrobe would benefit from a versatile black dress such as this one (especially at this price).
This type of utilitarian jacket will be trending well into 2025.
French women are just as considerate about their loungewear—this set passes the stylish test.
When French women want to look especially classic, they reach for simple black pumps.
Opening Images: @sylviemus_; @leasy_inparis
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