Here's How French Girls Are Wearing the Non–Skinny Jean Trend

We here at Who What Wear like to talk in great detail (and with much passion!) about our jeans. They are one of the hardest-working items in our wardrobes, after all. We've already touched upon the biggest jean trends we'll all be wearing this year—including vintage-inspired denim, distressed jeans, and one of our personal favorites right now: boot-cut and flare jeans.
Yes, friends, the '70s silhouette is back, and we've already spotted the style on some of our favorite celebrities including, Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra, and Gigi Hadid. Thanks to designers such as Celine, Marc Jacobs, and Gucci, leg-lengthening flares are set to be huge this year. And we've noticed that fashionable French girls, in particular, have been quick to jump on the trend.
The pinnacle of effortlessly chic, below we're sharing some of the cool ways French girls are wearing the non–skinny-jean trend right now. Invest in one of the chic pairs below and you'll be wholly on-trend for the year.
The coolest way to wear the '70s boot-cut silhouette in winter is with a vintage-looking faux-fur jacket. Ground the look with neutral brown boots and finish with a pair of retro sunglasses. So chic.
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French girls have a knack at making even the simplest of basics look seriously chic. Pair your high-waisted denim flares with a simple yet sophisticated button-down for an effortless look.
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For a chic French-girl look, balance the volume of flares with a formfitting top or bodysuit—preferably in one of this season's trending hues such as minty green.
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For a bougie look pair your flares with a turtleneck, a plaid coat, and chic loafers.
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Create a leg-lengthening effect by pairing your bootcut jeans with pointed-toe boots and finish the look with a charming knit sweater.
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For an effortless ensemble, tuck a fitted cardigan into a pair of high-waisted denim and finish the look with a straw bag and clogs.
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Black boot-cut jeans are a great option to take you from day to night in style. Wear yours with an all-black ensemble such as a turtleneck, leather jacket, and chic loafers to nail that cool, French-girl vibe.
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Every French girl has a handful of chic little cardigans in their repertoire to pair with their jeans. For a weekend look, wear your flared jeans with sneakers and a vintage-inspired cropped cardigan in a cute pastel hue.
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A pair of flares and a pretty blouse are always a winning combination. Just add a long overcoat in colder temps.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Up next, the best trendy dresses to buy from Nordstrom.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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