As you know, we're enamored with French style here at Who What Wear, and we'll be the first to cover everything from the outfit formulas they rely on to the trends they love, and the basics they reach for daily.
Sweaters are, of course, one of those essential staples they gravitate towards time and time again—an integral part of their fall-to-spring wardrobe. Since sweater-and-jeans are on daily rotation in our own wardrobes right now (at least until the end of spring!), to get some fresh and chic inspiration, we did a deep dive to see what key sweater styles French women are wearing with their denim right now. From timeless crew-neck styles to striped sweaters, take a peek below and add a breath of fresh air to your next sweater outfit this season. Keep scrolling to shop plenty of our shopping picks to get the French-girl look.
Striped Sweater
Striped sweaters are a timeless classic in every French woman's wardrobe. Whether you go for a more fitted knit or a cool, relaxed silhouette, the versatile sweater is perfect for every season and of course, pairs beautifully with jeans—no matter what wash you go for.
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Fitted Turtleneck
One staple French women can't live without during winter? A fitted turtleneck (especially a black one). Layer it under an oversize sweater or blazer and add a cool pair of straight-leg jeans.
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Relaxed Crew-Neck Sweater
A loose and relaxed crew-neck sweater is one of those items I see time and time again on stylish French women. Stick with a neutral beige, gray, or black hue for utmost versatility.
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Cable-Knit
From preppy white to versatile beige, a cable-knit sweater adds texture and interest to a basic pair of jeans.
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Pop of Red
Yes, French women love color too. I see poppy orange-red colors come up time and time again on French girls—a perfect complement to a blue pair of jeans.
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Preppy
From polo collars to half-zips and sporty fabrics, preppy sweater styles are a big part in many French women's wardrobes. A pair of white jeans will complete the look perfectly.
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Fluffy and Fuzzy
Stylish French women love textured sweaters—soft, fluffy and fuzzy fabrics are styles I see on repeat—whether in the form of a cardigan or cute knit top.
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Oversize Cardigan
An oversize cardigan thrown over a button-down, tank top, or tee, and styled with jeans is an outfit formula we see on the fashionable French set time and time again.
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Cropped
High-waisted jeans and a cropped sweater is a trusty combo we've seen a lot recently. Opt for a crew neck or turtleneck cropped silhouette and finish the look with a chic belt to pull the outfit together.
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Colorful Stripes
Colorful striped sweaters that have a vintage vibe look great with blue jeans. It will add an uplifting and fresh touch to your denim this season.
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