While I’ve only been to Paris once, and that was in the spring, I have this thing about Parisian-chic fall outfits. My life goal is to obtain the timeless elegance of a French woman’s fall closet. While it may seem impossible at times to capture the effortless essence of a Parisian fashion person, especially since I'm not French nor living in Paris, I get closer with every save in my IG feed of Parisian-chic fall outfits. Stuck in Manhattan traffic, I pass the time scrolling through my favorite Paris-based creators to find the chicest fall outfits, and I'm happy to report I've found the ones I'll be re-creating all autumn long.
While jumping on a viral trend here and there, the Parisian aesthetic doesn't solely rely on fall trends. Each look is curated from elevated basics, accented with touches of suede or leather. The French woman’s love affair with a monochromatic ensemble evokes a sense of being in a French New Wave film. And their love for a good pair of jeans might convince me to push aside my baggy jeans for a straight-leg pair.
Below are seven Parisian-chic fall outfits I plan to replicate this fall—even if I can’t make my way back to Paris.
Pleated Skirt + Sweater-Vest + Kitten Heels
Style Notes: Emmanuelle Koffi captures the essence of Parisian fall in this preppy ensemble with a pleated miniskirt. She rolls up the sleeves on her striped blue button-down styled under a sweater-vest. She finished the look with a timeless pair of white kitten heels.
Monochromatic Ensemble + V-Neck Sweater + Leather Skirt
Style Notes: Stylist Sylvie Mus wears a fabulous monochromatic look. A V-neck sweater is the perfect chicer alternative to a crewneck, and the leather knee-length skirt exudes wealth.
Oversize Leather Jacket + White T-Shirt + Jeans
Style Notes: Sabina Socol wears a green AllSaints leather jacket with a classic white tee and straight-leg blue jeans.
Tweed Blazer + Suede Flats + White Slip Skirt
Style Notes: Parisian fashion person Julie Berard pairs an all-white base with espresso-colored accessories. The tweed blazer and suede ballet flats are Parisian chic at its finest.
Cuffed Jeans + Pendant Necklace + Slim Loafers
Style Notes: In a pair of cuffed dark-wash jeans, a classic white tee, an oversize beige blazer, and black leather loafers, Parisian influencer Franny Fyne serves us an easy, replicable, chic Parisian fall outfit.
Leather Blazer + Suede Bag + Black Trousers
Style Notes: Parisian fashion icon Anne-Laure Mais sports an all-black, lived-in look. One button done on her leather blazer, clutching a brown suede tote, she is my style inspiration for an effortlessly chic fall.
Trench Coat + Wide-Leg Jeans + Crewneck Sweater
Style Notes: Parisian content creator Léna Farouil steps out in wide-leg jeans, a white tee layered under a heather gray crewneck, and a trench coat, a French staple.
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