As you know, Nordstrom is a wardrobe basics goldmine. If you need basics, you don't really even need to look anywhere else. But now for some new information: Nordstrom is having a huge winter sale, and it's chock-full of items that you can wear straight into spring. To help narrow things down, I decided to comb through the sale using the lens of French wardrobe essentials, because no one does basics better than the French.
While Paris is, of course, one of the world's most fashionable cities, French women like what they like, and are perfectly happy to wear a blazer, jeans, and ankle boots every day. That said, there are many exceptions to this and many stereotypes exist about French style, but one thing that remains true is that French women love a chic basic, and that's why I'm letting them be my Nordstrom sale shopping guides.
With that, scroll on to shop 8 basics French girls love that happen to be on sale at Nordstrom right now.
Trench Coats
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An investment-worthy coat you'll have for years.
Raincoats can be chic too.
It doesn't get more classic than this.
Straight-Leg Jeans
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Love the exposed buttons.
The price is so right.
Levi's Ribcage jeans are a cult favorite for a reason.
Loafers
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These are my idea of the perfect loafers.
Weaved leather looks so expensive.
A comfortable classic.
Crewneck Sweaters
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I'm a sucker for anything with the word cozy in the name.
Bubblegum pink is about to be everywhere—prepare yourself.
You'll reach for this one year after year.
Slip Dresses
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This beauty is hard to pass up.
I'm in love with this color.
Madewell never lets me down.
Tweed Blazers
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Just add a turtleneck and jeans and you might be mistaken for a French girl.
I love the frayed edges on this.
If you want a little color, this one's for you.
Cardigans
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I'm confident this goes with almost every item in my closet.
French girls love a cropped sweater.
Everything about this is great.
Ankle Boots
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Sam Edelman does it again.
A subtle lug sole is perfect for winter in Paris.
I never get tired of white boots.
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