The Fashion People in Paris Wear These Fall Basics to Look Chic and Refined

Parisian women are often known for their elegant and no-fuss style—that je ne sais quoi, if you will. As many of our favorite fashion follows showcase on their feeds, it doesn't really require much more than a few elevated basics to achieve that chic and refined look. And that's what you're going to find more on below.
If you keep scrolling, you'll uncover the fall basics the fashion people in Paris are wearing and will continue to wear to create their top-notch looks. You'll notice that everything included in the mix is simple and easy to style. In the mood for a bit of shopping? There are inspired product recommendations for everything as well.
Chunky Sweater
A chunky knit is chic worn with jeans, but as showcased here and above, layering one over your jacket is an easy way to give off that modern and refined silhouette.
Trench Coat
There's something so elegant about a trench coat. This outfit with the oversize style and knee-high boots is perfection.
Knit Skirt
The fashion crowd in Paris consistently embraces longer skirts to complete their chic ensembles. A knit style is perfect for fall.
Longline Blazer
A blazer in a looser or longline cut brings instant polish to any ensemble.
Relaxed Trousers
In line with the oversize blazer comes the relaxed-trouser trend for a forward and sophisticated vibe.
Next, check out more Parisian outfit ideas.

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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