People in Paris Will Wear These Summer Shoes With Jeans, Skirts, and Dresses
French style can often be described with words like "effortless" and "chic." This no-fuss vibe comes through with the specific pieces this set wears. On that note, elevated basics and easy pieces (like one-and-done dresses) are often go-tos. When it comes to footwear, simple yet chic silhouettes are also front-runners.
There are actually three summer shoe styles that people in Paris have worn and will continue to wear this summer to create their day-to-day looks. And yes, all three of these silhouettes are versatile and can be worn with jeans, skirts, and dresses.
Keep scrolling to check out the summer shoes Parisians will wear.
Ballet Flats
Ballet flats continue to be one of the key shoe styles among the fashion crowd. That perfect pair is so sweet with a printed dress.
This outfit is simple yet chic with the tank, blue jeans, and ballet flats.
A striped knit (or tee when it's warmer) teamed with a unique miniskirt and ballet flats is beyond cool.
Black Heeled Sandals
Black strappy sandals are about as effortlessly chic as it gets. A maxi style with that ideal pair? Perfection.
Straight-leg jeans and strappy sandals are very elegant—especially with a pretty top or jacket.
This ensemble is beyond elegant with the maxi skirt, sandals, and of-the-moment tank-and-oversize-shirt combo.
Sneakers
White sneakers with a throw-on-and-go printed dress make for a darling look.
You can't deny the power of a simple white tee, jeans, and sneakers. A blazer is also a nice touch.
Talk about a cool outfit featuring the denim skirt, tee, and retro-inspired sneakers.
Next, check out summer outfit ideas from French women.

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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