Outfits

How to Dress for Winter like a French Girl

Dressing in the winter can be such a slog. I usually look like someone in a sleeping bag who woke up and forgot to unzip themselves and instead just went about their day. At least it’s cozy, amiright. But what about the times when you want to look a liiiiiiitle more pulled together, but don’t want to legit freeze all your extremities off. Take a cue from our fashionable Parisian friends and layer the heck up in luxurious fabrics in classic neutrals for a winter look that pops.

 

For top layers, think less “puffy” and more “layered”

For the more frigid, early winter months where leaving the house feels like an excursion in the arctic (“I didn’t sign up for this!”), layer up — try adding a topcoat over a belted oversize blazer — to keep cozy while still looking like you may have just wandered out of a tucked-away wine bar in the 3rd arrondissement.

Teddy Coat / Camel Turtleneck / Black Pants
Knee-High BootsBag / Leather Belt

Leith
Faux Fur Jacket
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Tophsop
Knit Midi Coat
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Kensie
Leopard Print Wool Coat
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Coat / Cardigan / White Tee / Cashmere Gloves / Trousers / Black Boots 

H&M
Wool Blend Coat
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Free People
Faux Fur Coat
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Mango
Unstructured Wool Coat
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Mural
Long Open Front Coat
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TopcoatSatin Blazer / Ribbed Turtleneck / Leather Belt / Gold Earrings / Sock Booties

Topshop
Leather Biker Jacket
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Abercrombie
Collarless Wool Blend Coat
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Avec Les Filles
Oversized Faux Leather Biker Jacket
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Pair neutrals with pops of rich color like oxblood, ochre, and sleek emerald.

Invest in beautiful, long-lasting, neutral basics that can be remixed endlessly all winter long; then elevate each look with rich, unexpected textures like satin, wool, and cashmere.

Black Coat / Alpaca Sweater / Leggings / OTK Boots / Statement Bag

Madewell
Rigid Skinny Jeans
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Halogen
Satin Blazer
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Something Navy
Cigarette Jean
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Halogen x Atlantic Pacific
Menswear Plaid Blazer
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ASOS
Emerald Twist Head Scarf
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Wool Coat / Super Soft Sweater / Levi’s Denim / Socks / Booties / Beret

Treasure & Bond
One Shoulder Ribbed Sweater
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Topshop
Chuck On Blazer
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Abercrombie
High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans
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Halogen
Striped Turtleneck
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Everlane
Back Slit Work Pant
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Animal print, silk patterned scarves, and structured bags

Spice everything up with pops of pattern, color, texture, and shape. It all ~elevates~ the pieces you already have for a look that’s bold yet versatile.

 

Oversize Black Blazer / White Tee / Jeans / Fleece-Lined Tights
Scarf / Gold Hoops / Red Lipstick / Heeled Boots

H&M
Faux Fur Coat
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Ann Taylor
Floral Silk Scarf
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Sole Society
Faux Leather Satchel
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Zara
Round Mini Crossbody
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Blouse / Black Pants / Loafers / Red Circle Bag / Tortoise Earrings

Reformation
Leopard Print Blouse
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Ann Taylor
Floral Silk Scarf
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Yoki Bags
Square Faux Leather Satchel
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Topshop
Animal Spot Midi Skirt
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Grey Coat / Cashmere Beanie / Ribbed Top / Jeans / Silk Scarf / Crossbody / Booties