7 Accessories French Women Use to Elevate Their Outfits

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@vikilefevre

Style Notes: Think "French accessory trends," and basket bags likely spring to mind. Though French people loyally carry theirs year-round, I prefer to tote mine in the summer months. 

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@frannfyne

Style Notes: Recently, I’ve noticed all the the French women I follow are choosing to decorate their hair with silk square scarves. I find this accessory to be particularly handy, as I’m always looking for ways to extend the time between washes—now, I can do so chicly. 

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@pomelokiwie

Style Notes: Generally speaking, the French aesthetic feels quite ’70s—lots of tan suede and flared jeans. One of the most stylish ways to give your ensembles retro appeal is with a pair of oversized square sunglasses, another throwback from the ’70s that French women love to wear. 

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@claire_most

Style Notes: A sure-fire way to give your look a playful twist is by way of some fun jewellery, and right now, my French follows love nothing more than to stack and layer thin beaded necklaces together. 

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@tamaramory

Style Notes: Along with basket bags, espadrilles are another style stereotype French people actually wear. With the ability to make even the fanciest of dresses feel more effortless—like you’ve thrown them on without care yet they still look incredible—it’s easy to see their appeal. Plus, they’re comfortable! 

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@juliesfi

Style Notes: A well-chosen belt can make your outfit look and feel more expensive, and this is a rule French women know all too well. In summer, they swap out shades of black for tan, lightening their outfits (and matching their straw basket bags) in the process. 

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@sylviemus_

Style Notes: Upon conducting my research, I was amazed at just how many French influencers wear scrunchies on the regular. Ensure yours looks as glossy as can be by sticking to block colours; you’ll earn extra style points if you match yours to your outfit.