9 Classic Autumn Outfit Ideas, Courtesy of French Girls

I can't think of many things that are more quintessentially "fall" than autumn in Paris. It's cozy and crisp and the typical classic style that's so popular among the French is perfectly suited for the fall season. Striped sweaters, blazers, trench coats, and pleated trousers are staples of a French girl's wardrobe, and all of these pieces are the building blocks of a great fall wardrobe.

Autumn is a historically busy time of year, so having a backlog of classic (and easy) outfit ideas is paramount. I took a scroll through the feeds of some of the most stylish French women on Instagram, and found nine outfits that are making me very excited for fall (after all, it's the best outfit season of the year).

If you're ready to kickstart your autumn shopping and outfit planning, keep scrolling for excellent French-girl outfit inspiration, and to shop the classic pieces that comprise them.

Waistcoat + Turtleneck + Jeans + Slingbacks

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Oversized Cardigan + Dark-Wash Jeans + Loafers

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(Image credit: @frannfyne)

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Oversized Blazer + Striped Shirt + Flared Jeans + Boots

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Printed Sweater + Black Trousers + Clogs

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Slouchy Coat + White T-Shirt + Baggy Jeans + Sneakers

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Fitted Sweater + Denim Maxi Skirt + Mules

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Sweater Vest + T-Shirt + Baggy Trousers + White Sneakers

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Knit Pullover + Pleated Trousers + Sneakers

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Leather Moto Jacket + Sweatsuit + Trendy Sneakers

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(Image credit: @tamaramory)

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Next up, 10 Easy Wardrobe Staples That French Women Wear on Repeat 

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.