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Springtime in Paris is magical. People are strolling throughout the lush gardens of Paris, enjoying the freshly manicured lawns and colorful flowers. The outdoor cafes are bustling with tourists and locales alike, enjoying the delectable dining options and a glass of wine. It is a time of revival and more people are out basking in the sun enjoying the warmth.
Paris provides so much street style inspiration. This inspiration is no different during the spring time. Parisian spring style is a simple, yet classic approach to dressing.
Parisian women will always gravitate towards classic fitting clothes, and add trendy accessories to keep the look fresh. This certain formula is how French women dress year-round.
What To Wear For Parisian Spring Style?
Think lots of timeless pieces that should be part Parisian women’s capsule wardrobe. Spring time allows Parisian women to drop a few layers and and introduce some lighters options into their wardrobe. Parisian style is a classic time that isn’t too trendy.
The color palette revolves around lots of neutrals – blue, beige, and black. There are pops of color, but they are not the overwhelming part of the outfit.
There are certain patterns, such as stripes, that will make their way into the quintessential French girl spring style. However, stripes is such an integral part of the Parisian wardrobe and is often seen year-round.
Parisian women also like to grab straw bags to hold their belongings. Besides the classic Chanel bag, women gravitate towards the basket bag for the spring season. Lastly, since the temperatures are still cool, a trench coat or blazer is always worn.
Scroll below for inspiration from the streets of Paris on how to dress for the springtime. From trench coats to trousers, find inspo on how to dress like a Parisian woman for the warmer temperatures.
Top + Trousers + Basket Bag
Mixing and matching pieces from different seasons is the key to dressing for transitional weather.
Wide leg trousers are a comfortable, unfussy pairs of pants that is a staple of fashionable women.
The utility of a pair of pants should not be underestimated. It is one of the key pieces for an evergreen staple.
Button Down + Jeans + Slingbacks
In need of a pop of color or perhaps some added drama? Sashay your way through spring’s sunny days with a kelly green tank.
A white button down and a bright, cheery green tank bring the relaxed mood to a pair of straight-leg jeans.
Blazer +Trousers + Sandals
Pleat-front trousers create the most flattering silhouette.
Prioritize wide-leg trousers, which I’ve noticed French women often reach for when they’re heading out for a casual or formal affair.
For a chic Parisian look, that is effortless and easy, add an oversized blazer and black sandals.
Shirt + Trousers + Flats
Another way to make an outfit feel fresh, is by opting for a monochrome look.
Achieve the stealth luxury aesthetic with an irresistible combination of deep navy blue trousers and a chic blue poplin shirt.
Add chic ballet flats for a chic finish to the monochrome look.
Poplin Shirt + Trousers + Sandals + Basket Bag
Another staple French women can’t get enough of? The straw bag and blue shirts.
Once it’s warm enough, this is a bag that Parisians wear in every form until the late fall. The blue poplin shirt is the perfect layering piece, or worn with another Parisian favorite, straight leg jeans.
White Button Down +Denim + Sneakers
Taking a stroll around the City of Lights? Grab a pair of your favorite jeans and comfortable walking shoes.
Oversize button-downs are a beloved spring wardrobe staple among women everywhere, including the French fashion set. Besides styling this piece over straight jeans, the white button-down shirt can be worn all year round.
Trench Coat + Jeans + Slingbacks
You’re not paying homage to French fashion if you don’t own at least a trench coat that can be worn in the fall or spring season.
The timeless trench coats is a useful layering piece. Choose a trench in neutral colors and an oversized silhouette for a coat that will never go out of style.
Trench + Mini Skirt + Flats
For those spring days that are still brisk, layering is key. The spring weather can be quite unpredictable, so adding a trench or a denim jacket is important to deal with the transitional weather.
The billowing silhouette is slightly upsized and without much structure, lending it a cool relaxed feel.
Blazer + Jeans + Sneakers + Basket Bag
Springtime is the time to pull out those white jeans. The best way to approach white jeans is to pair with a white tee and finish off with a neutral colored blazer.
Finishing the look with a baseball cap and a basket bag, gives the polished look a whole new aesthetic.
This ensemble perfectly surmises the effortless aesthetic French women are largely known for.
Blazer + Mini Skirt + Boots
The practicality of this look is what makes Parisian fashion so aspirational.
A black blazer, mini skirt and boots are wardrobe staples that can be mixed and matched with other pieces throughout the year.
Dress + Sweater + Basket Bag
Call it cliché, but no other staple is more quintessentially French than the Breton-stripe sweater.
All you have to do is style this piece is over the shoulder and grab, and go for a stroll through the Jardin du Luxembourg or the Musée d’Orsay.
