How To Dress Like A Cool French Girl

Lia Leather Boots, £259 | Flattered

Black boots are an autumn/winter must-have, but they’re also great when you’re transitioning your wardrobe into spring. Most French girls wear classic Chelsea boots, with a bit of chunkiness and edge to them, which looks cool with denim and spring dresses. I have a pair from Flattered – a Scandinavian brand which makes all its shoes in Spain.

Pocket Tweed Jacket, £69.99 | Mango

Cropped jackets are staging a comeback this year, and the tweed fabrication is a classic French style. Lean into the preppy trend and wear one with a miniskirt and loafers, or go more casual with a high-waisted pair of cropped jeans. No matter your style, there’s a way to wear these jackets. My favourites are from & Other Stories and W Concept – a Korean fashion marketplace. 

Mino Case, €490 | Yeba

You’ll rarely see French women without a sleek crossbody – stylish and functional in equal measure. The piece I wear almost every day is from a luxury Belgian brand called YEBA which puts a cool twist on timeless shapes – and the quality is incredible.

Small Tess Bag, £1,490 | Chloé

While a simple black or white crossbody is always useful, adding another one in a more interesting colour can inject some personality into your look. I love this Chloé one. It fits all of my essentials, and the big straps and gold details look really cool.