French and California Women Agree—These Are the Ultimate Autumn Staples
California style is known for its casual and everyday appeal while French style is revered for its effortless chic vibe. Given that the laid-back approach of the West Coast has become a lot more relevant to all of us lately and that French style is, well, always relevant, we went ahead and cross-referenced the style staples that both groups are wearing as we head into fall—a sartorial Venn diagram, if you will. The result? A list of seven autumn staples that are as effortless and easy to wear as they are polished. So whether you need to ideate some autumn outfits or are looking to stock your wardrobe with timeless staples, discover the pieces California and French women agree upon and get inspired each group's distinctive styling approach.
1. Leather Outerwear
2. Knit Dresses
3. Checkered Blazer
4. Straight-Leg Jeans
5. Trench Coats
6. Loose Trousers
7. Chunky Knits
Up next, the biggest autumn/winter 2020 fashion trends to know.
This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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