6 Dress-and-Shoe Pairings French Women Wear 9 Times Out of 10

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@tamaramory

This one's for all of you who have begun thinking about your fall wardrobes. Let this French outfit example serve as a reminder that a sweaterdress and knee-high boots are one of the chicest, most timeless fall outfits you can wear.

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@slipintostyle

If you live in Paris, you probably do a lot of walking, so sneakers are an essential pairing—especially with minidresses. Just be sure to opt for sleek sneakers as opposed to chunky ones if you want to look more "French."

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@annelauremais

A slip dress with ballet flats is the quintessential French-girl outfit, as it was even before these items were trendy. You can't go wrong with this simple, versatile outfit formula.

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@erinoffduty

This may come as a surprise, but French women love flip-flops (elevated ones, that is). More often than not, I see them paired with maxi dresses on warm-weather vacations.

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@emmanuellek_

A short, swingy dress with Mary Janes is a look that's straight out of the '60s, but it looks just right on the streets of Paris in 2023. Like ballet flats, Mary Janes are trendy, but they've long been a French-girl staple.

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@sabinasocol

For evenings out, French women love wearing midi dresses with a pair of elegant high-heel mules. It's a look you'll see them in for dates, weddings, and every other somewhat-fancy occasion.