I Keep Spotting French Girls in These 6 Affordable Fall Trends

When it comes to fall style inspiration, the French-girl look will be forever at the top of my list. I never get bored of the plethora of effortlessly cool and classic outfits that come from that part of the world. Since I tend to look at French style a lot for the job, this season, I’ve been noticing six trends (or perhaps, non-trends if you will) that the fashionable French set has been gravitating to. I’m particularly focused on the styles that you can easily emulate on a budget. While each trend is interpreted differently by each individual, every look possesses that classic balance of trend-led and timeless.

So if, like me, you can't resist the allure of French-girl fashion, scroll down to see the six affordable fall trends they're championing this year.

While Mary Janes are having a major moment on the fashion scene, the French have always had them in their year-round rotation. Whether you go for a small block heel or ubiquitous flats, cool French girls are pairing then with everything from sheer skirts to jeans this season.

Crisp, relaxed button-downs are a staple in every French woman's closet, but I particularly see them in full force throughout fall. Style under a blazer or with a miniskirt and boots for a chic autumnal look.

While midi and miniskirts continue to be year-round go-tos, chic maxi skirts have particularly caught my eye in every style from knit fabrics to fall hues. Pair a sleek one with Mary Janes, chunky boots, or ballerinas this season.

A simple and affordable way to incorporate Parisian style into your fall look is with a classic belt. (Versatile black or tan works best.) It makes an outfit look more polished in an instant.

While denim trends come and go, the stylish French set know the power of a great pair of vintage-inspired straight-leg jeans, which they'll pair with everything from sneakers to slingbacks.

An easy, effortless, and versatile cardigan exudes French-girl charm and is easy to pair with everything from tailored trousers to silk slip skirts. 

from Who What Wear