All the trappings of Chanel-chic but at a cheaper price!
1. Deveaux turtleneck,
2. Slvrlake jeans,
3. Shashi earrings,
4. Staud chain-handle bag,
5. Uterque flats,
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
I studied French up until 11th grade, and even though now my comprehension is rusty (at best!), I could still extrapolate from a recent Paris Vogue article which jeans are now le plus chic--in other words, I need to buy pronto! Okay, a few bullet points helped: "Le Baggy, Le Flare 70, Le Bermuda, Le Patchwork." The article sent me on a mission to find the best of these styles state-side: the coup de grace loose-fitting and cuffed jeans by , above, are a must and but also these similar ones by and for less money; and oui to these flared , , and , these patchwork jeans, and these bermudas.
There are lots of things the French are famous for: cuisine, culture, wine, romance, etc. Less obvious but also inspirational is their jean-ious style! They're currently adding a soupcon of sophistication to laid-back denim via a sleek straight-leg, shoe-grazing cut, accented with tailored blazers, trenches, and crewnecks (including the one above ). To pull off Parisian-parfait, try these jeans by , ,, and . Voila!
1. Tory Sport sweater, $298, shopbop.com
2. JBrand jeans, $245, netaporter.com
3. Maje poncho, $97, maje.com
4. Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick Balm in Enchanting Happikiss, $34, nordstrom.com
5. Shashi "It's Love Bracelet," $47, shopbop.com
6. Jeffrey Campbell lace-up boots, $170, shopbop.com
1. And Other Stories sheer ruffled blouse, $89, stories.com
2. JBrand straight-leg jeans, $245, netaporter.com
3. M Missoni cardigan, $388, theoutnet.com
4. Ilia Balmy Gloss in Petals, $26, netaporter.com
5. Kenneth Jay Lane link bracelet, $45, shopbop.com
6. Loeffler Randall boots, $395, shopbop.com
1. Sandro snap-hook striped blouse, $285, sandro-paris.com
2. Toteme jeans, $280, matchesfashion.com
3. Mango lurex cardigan, $49, mango.com
4. Marni leather tote bag, $370, shopbop.com
5. Laura Lombardi ring, $100, netaporter.com
6. Victoria Beckham x Reebok sneakers, $150, shopbop.com


Photos: French Elle, Vogue

1. J.Crew leopard print puffer jacket, $168, jcrew.com
2. JBrand straight-leg jeans, $250, netaporter.com
3. Mango trench coat, $199, mango.com
4. Gelareh Mizrahi chain bag, $325, shopbop.com
5. Bottega Veneta boots, $1100, bottegaveneta.com
1. Derek Lam 10 Crosby sweater, $158, theoutnet.com
2. Khaite jeans, $380, netaporter.com
3. Kule quilted jacket, $480, kule.com
4. Mokuyobi fanny pack, $74, urbanoutfitters.com
5. Wilhelmina Garcia gold-plated signet ring, $190, modaoperandi.com
6. Isabel Marant boots, $730, shopbop.com
1. Isabel Marant Etoile turtleneck sweater, $425, intermixonline.com
2. Toteme jeans, $280, netaporter.com
3. H&M woven jacket, $59, hm.com
4. Mark and Graham ripstop backpack, $49, markandgraham.com
5. Persee gold, pearl and diamond ring, $364, netaporter.com
6. Acne Studios boots, $540, shopbop.com

1. Gap blouse, $35, gap.com
2. Edwin jeans, $189, shopbop.com
3. Isabel Marant blazer, $1215, netaporter.com
4. Balenciaga canvas bucket bag, $875, netaporter.com
5. Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint in Poppy, $28, goop.com
6. Tory Burch loafers, $328, shopbop.com