People in Paris Are Wearing These 4 Elevated Staples With Jeans This Winter
Parisians are a consistent source of style inspiration. This fashion crowd is known for their effortless looks, made up of no-fuss and easy-to-style pieces. As a result, elevated basics are certainly staples—jeans included. After scrolling through Instagram, we've spotted many standout denim looks on the coolest people in Paris. On that note, four on-trend items seem to be front-runners styled with denim silhouettes for fall and winter.
Below you'll find four chic items Parisians are wearing with jeans this winter. This list isn't exhaustive but includes a sampling of chic pieces that will elevate any look. Keep scrolling to check out everything from a jacket style to a sweater cut that works flawlessly with jeans.
Longline Coats
A long coat brings a polished element to any outfit. This look with the striped shirt and jeans feels very Parisian and is something to consider with your favorite coat.
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Barn Jackets
Barn jackets continue to rise in popularity as a go-to piece among style setters, French women included. There are so many interesting iterations in the market and all of them work flawlessly with a simple top and jeans to create a relevant look.
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Relaxed Knits
A winter fashion story wouldn't be complete without a range of amazing sweaters. Oversize V-neck knits are the standout choice for Parisians to create those easy yet chic looks with jeans.
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Denim Shirts
The denim-on-denim look is where it's at. This vibe is inherently cool and low-key, and looks great under a long wool coat for winter. This specific ensemble is simple yet striking.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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