I Found the J.Crew, Abercrombie, and H&M Items a French Woman Would Be Into

French style is highly coveted, including by the editors at Who What Wear, as it is often associated with words like chic and effortless. When it comes to covering Parisian fashion, it's the effortlessly elegant staples, such as elevated basics, that are most popular among this style set. In fact, there are three stores that offer a range of chic items that would likely appeal to a French girl: J.Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch, and H&M.
I believe a woman in Paris would greatly appreciate the selections I recently discovered at these stores, as they seamlessly blend into a low-key yet forward wardrobe. I'm referring to items like relaxed tailoring that can be paired with anything from flats to sneakers, as well as pretty skirts that effortlessly pair with a tank and sandals. Basic essentials like simple tees and straight-leg jeans also make the cut.
Keep scrolling to check out the items I think a French girl would love from J.Crew, Abercrombie, and H&M.
J.Crew
Abercrombie & Fitch
H&M
Next, check out the outfit formulas Parisians rely on to look chic.

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.
-
I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist, and I Just Got Back From France—I Wore These 7 Items to Look Chic in Paris
Parisian-inspired looks.
-
Looking Parisian in Paris Is Only Doable If You Own These 12 Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Buy them; look French. It's as simple as that.
-
I've Been Wearing My J.Crew Rollneck Sweater Every Day—Here's What I'm Wearing With It to Look Chic in NYC
I already want another color.
-
I Know I'm Going to See This Specific Parisian Outfit All Over NYC and L.A. This Fall
Expect to see everyone wearing some variation of this easy, cool look.
-
6 Fashion Pieces I Regret Letting Go (and What I Learned)
The pieces I should have kept and why they still haunt me.
-
I Live in Basics—33 Elevated Styles From Gap, H&M, and Old Navy That Have My Undivided Attention
Camis, cashmere, and cardigans.
-
I Love the Sweaters at J.Crew, COS, and Zara RN—40 Worth Adding to Your Cart
These will elevate your fall outfits.
-
I Got Stares and Compliments at a Boston Coffee Shop While Wearing This J.Crew–Approved Fall Outfit
Shop the effortless three-piece look.