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10 Easy Ways to Dress Like a French Girl

Paris Fashion Week is mostly about the runway shows, and the street style outside of the runway shows. But it’s when you take a moment to look at what “real girls” are wearing—the university students, graphic designers, and moms who have nothing to do with fashion—that real moments of inspiration occur. These 10 fantastic looks are all over the streets of Paris right now. And you don’t have to be an editor—or spend a fortune—to get them.
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Grey Jeans

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Thanks to Paris Vogue editor-in-chief Emanuelle Alt, grey skinny jeans are still a requisite in every French woman's wardrobe. Wear them with pointy black pumps.

Grey "Stiletto" Jeans, $188, Current/Elliot, Revolveclothing.com

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Sparkly Sweaters

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The French are not afraid to wear spangly tops during they day. The trick is to tone it down by keeping everything else neutral.

Jeweled Sweatshirt, $118, Jcrew.com

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Oversize Blazer

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Try to find a tweedy vintage one.

Oversized Menswear Blazer, $300, Topshop, Nordstrom.com

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Flat Boots

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You don't see platform heels around these parts. Women prefer short, flat boots. More sensible.

Clover Ankle Boots, $621, Acne, Mytheresa.com

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Wedge Sneakers

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These are equally as popular as flat boots, if not more. Thank you, Isabel Marant.

Sueded Hi-Top Wedge Sneaker, $38.50, Charlotterusse.com

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Moto Jackets

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Classic black or brown is the only way to go.

Vegan Motorcycle Jacket, $178, Freepeople.com

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Kohl Eyeliner

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The more, the smudgier, the better.

Powder Kohl Liner, $36, Guerlain, My.Luckymag.com

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Ballet Flats

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In Paris, they're still more popular than driving moccasins.

Ballet Flat, $265, Repetto, Otteny.com

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Collarless Wool Coats

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Wear it big and loose, draped over your skinny jeans and slinky tops.

Tweed Cocoon Coat, $129.35, Vila, My.Luckymag.com

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Long Pleated Skirts

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Good with all those other slouchy staples.

Box Pleat Long Skirt, $165, Jamesperse.com

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