The French Woman’s Summer Wardrobe

Say what you will about the hype around Parisian style, but it’s hard to deny that French women do, in fact, just have it going on. Here, the key pieces you need to re-create that je ne sais quois, regardless of geography.

CHANGE OF DRESS As easy as a proper bougainvillea-hued cotton day dress should be, but amplified with going-out-friendly touches, like puff sleeves and a peekaboo slit placket.
G. Label ALYSSA POPOVER DRESS, goop, $525
THE WEAR-EVERYWHERE TEE Body-skimming tees fit perfectly underneath blazers (also a French-girl essential) or cardigans and are cut just right to tuck into trousers or everyday jeans.
G. LABEL Silk Jenny Tee, goop, $295; G. LABEL Silk Jenny Tee, goop, $295
BASKET CASE A nod to Jane Birkin, but modernized with a leather strap and chrome clasp (for the metro or, you know, life).
RACHEL COMEY Bag, goop, $495
SWIPE OF RED Hands down the speediest way to nail that je ne
sais quoi.
KOSAS Lip Color, goop, $28
LWS (LITTLE WHITE SUIT) The statement all-white separates make when worn as a suit can’t be beat. Plus, both pull their weight solo.
G. LABEL Jonathan Double-Breasted Blazer, goop, $595; G. LABEL Eileen Cropped Suit Pant, goop, $425
THE LADYLIKE BAG Arguably one of the most adored bags of all time (from a French brand, no less), this vintage carryall has the power to elevate any look.
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND Chanel Bag, goop, $4,200
CLASSIC CREWNECK The backbone of any wardrobe, this basic tee is a reliable closet standby that—with cigarette pants, casual skinnies, or pencil skirts—always works.
G. LABEL Emilie Tomboy Tee, goop, $110
JEANS-SLASH-TROUSERS These hit the sweet spot between day-off jeans and office-friendly trousers, meaning you can dress them up or tone them down as you please.
G. LABEL Mel High-Rise Denim, goop, $295
A FINE LINE Breton stripes have come a long way from their marinière roots. Case in point: the bodysuit. Treat it as a versatile base layer you can wear with jeans and skirts alike.
G. LABEL Amanda Tank Bodysuit, goop, $175
HERITAGE TIMEPIECE The kind of heirloom piece that stands the test of time.
BOB’S WATCHES Watch, goop, $6,930
DENIM JUMPSUIT A sexy all-in-one— especially if it hugs all the right places—is.
G. LABEL Kate Denim Jumpsuit, goop, $450
WALKABLE
STACKED HEELS Just as game deskside as they are on date night. You’ll love them with jeans and a tee, and depend on them for grounding dressier outfits, too (hello, wedding season).
LOEFFLER RANDALL Heel Sandals, goop, $325
THE FINISHING TOUCH A hint of glimmer up top lends the perfect amount of edge.
JENNIFER FISHER Hoops, goop, $220; SOPHIE RATNER Earrings, goop, $1,100
TRAVEL-FRIENDLY TRENCH A cool cross between a slicker and a trench coat, this versatile layer segues between workweek and travel days (and everything in between). Extra credit for tying on a silk scarf.
G. LABEL Drew Trenchcoat, goop, $795

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