Celebrate Bastille Day With the Best French Girl-Approved Pieces
French girl style isn’t only about Breton stripes and ballet flats. The laid-back ease of French girl dressing is hard to replicate, but on Bastille Day, take a page out of Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte Bardot, and Lea Seydoux‘s book—a neckscarf, a stripe, and a beret do go a long way. Today, an A-Line mini skirt is just as necessary as a bohemian floral print dress, with a Saint Laurent belt slung around the waist. Nothing says “I’m not trying hard” like a clean white blouse from Jacquemus, or a striped knit from Sonia Rykiel. The French look is incomplete without some Chloé, optimally paired with some personal gold jewelry, like a personal keepsake necklace from Maje. Even though the French are celebrating Bastille Day today, you can celebrate French style anytime with these French girl-inspired pieces.
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The inspiration: Street style during Paris Couture Week Fall 2016, photographed by George Angelis.
2Givenchy
There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about this new bag from Givenchy. Givenchy bucket bag, $2,290, farfetch.com{: rel=nofollow}.
3Jacquemus
Jacquemus’ hit spring collection may be winning Instagram right now, but this staple is something you’ll wear for seasons to come. Jacquemus linen shirt, $297, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
4The Kooples
Where would she be without a classic scarf wrapped around her neck? The Kooples silk scarf, $105, thekooples.com{: rel=nofollow}.
5Maje
Wear a lucky talisman around your neck. Maje lucky number necklace, $45, maje.com{: rel=nofollow}.
6Sandro
During the hot summer in the south of France, toss on a barely-there tank. Sandro knit top, $105, sandro-paris.com{: rel=nofollow}.
7Zadig & Voltaire
A french girl effortlessly rocks a bohemian dress; give this blush-hued one from Zadig & Voltaire a try. Zadig & Voltaire ruffle dress, $398, zadig-et-voltaire.com{: rel=nofollow}.
8Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is the backbone to every cool French girl’s closet. Saint Laurent suede belt, $375, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
9Louis Vuitton
Every woman inspired by French girl style must own a Louis Vuitton bag – snag this brand new style inspired by the ‘80s. Louis Vuitton New Wave bag, $2,270, louisvuitton.com{: rel=nofollow}.
10Balmain
A classic Balmain knit with brass buttons is a nautical-inspired take on French girl style. Balmain sweater, $528, farfetch.com{: rel=nofollow}.
11Alexa Chung
A flirty denim dress is essential to a French girl’s closet. Alexa Chung denim dress with keyhole, $380, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
12Tag Heuer
A chic French girl polishes her look off with a great watch. Tag Heuer Ladies Formula 1 watch, $2,100, tagheuer.com{: rel=nofollow}.
13Chloé
Chloé may be the most sought-after French label of the moment, and you can wear these pants well into fall. Chloé pants, $1,250, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
14Bruno Magli
When she is not wearing a ballet flat, the quintessential French girl may opt for a loafer. Bruno Magli metallic loafers, $425, brunomagli.com{: rel=nofollow}.
15Bottega Veneta
An A-Line skirt, mini or midi, is a must. Bottega Veneta white leather skirt, $2,980, netaporter.com{: rel=nofollow}.
16Bally
Red, white, and blue is not just for American girls. Bally stripe turtleneck sweater, $595, bally.com{: rel=nofollow}.
17AG Jeans
A chic French woman knows she can wear white jeans year-round. AG straight-leg jeans with frayed hem, $215, agjeans.com{: rel=nofollow}.
18Maison Labiche
Parlez-vous françias? Maison Labiche embroidered French sayings shirt, $150, farfetch.com{: rel=nofollow}.
19Kenzo
A French girl knows how to show off her best assets, in a chic way. Kenzo knit mini dress, $605, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
20Sonia Rykiel
The French queen of knits was certainly Sonia Rykiel – be sure to snag one of the brand’s classic striped pieces. Sonia Rykiel t-shirt, $263, farfetch.com{: rel=nofollow}.
21Sergio Rossi
Embrace a square-toe, even for night. Sergio Rossi crystal-adorned sandal, $750, barneys.com{: rel=nofollow}.
22Mizuki
French women know how to dress for the occasion, in an understated manner. Mizuki pearl and diamond earrings, $2,350, modaoperandi.com{: rel=nofollow}.
23Maison Michele
You don’t need to be french to wear a beret. Maison Michele wool hat, $520, mytheresa.com{: rel=nofollow}.
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