Fall fashion tips from French women: Look luxe without spending fortune
How fashionable women dress in Paris (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
French women are among the world's most elegant and stylish fashionistas. If you are still looking for classic pieces for a fall 2025 basic wardrobe, it's worth paying attention to how they dress. French women have long proven that to look elegant and expensive, you don't need to overload outfits with brands or complicated details.
French women have long proven that to look elegant and expensive, you don't need to overload outfits with brands or complicated details.
A Parisian-style fall wardrobe is all about simplicity, restraint, and accents. Here are four items worth having if you want to look stylish this fall.
Short-sleeve knitwear
A simple knitted top or short-sleeve sweater is a basic piece that French women wear both on its own and in layered outfits.
Choose calm shades, such as beige, graphite, cream, or black. This piece gives a delicate and cozy autumn look.
Short-sleeve sweaters for fall 2025 (photo: instagram.com/sylviemus_)
Polka dot skirts
Effortless retro charm is always in fashion. A light silk or viscose midi skirt with a small polka dot print is perfect for a walk, the office, or a café.
Parisian women pair it with loafers, ballet flats, or even chunky boots. Such a combination always looks appropriate.
Polka dot print is trendy in fall 2025 (photo: instagram.com/leasy_inparis)
Fitted blazer
Structure and shape are what make an outfit complete. A fitted blazer gives the silhouette definition and emphasizes the waist.
Wear it over a slip dress, with jeans, or with the same polka dot skirt. The main thing is not to overload the look with accessories.
Blazer for fall 2025 (photo: instagram.com/slipintostyle)
Striped shirt
A classic shirt with thin vertical stripes is a favorite element of French casual style. It adds a light formality to the outfit without making it too official.
Wear it untucked, wrapped, or even as a light overlay over a basic top.
Striped shirt (photo: instagram.com/erinoffduty)
Tip: French style isn't about trends, it's about a well-thought-out base.
If you choose quality fabrics, the right cut, and a restrained color palette, you can easily create an expensive-looking outfit without extra effort.
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Sources: Who What Wear, Instagram of fashion bloggers Sylvie Mus, Julie, Ellie Delphine, Geraldine Boublil.
