style French woman

Ever wonder if French women have a gene that inherently makes them stylish? That sense of effortless cool, the seamless blend of classic with glam, and how they make baggy clothes look totally sexy—it’s just got to be in their DNA. While we haven’t quite figured out the exact science, we have gleaned some key style rules that the most fashionable French women follow. Master these rules and you’ll have that sartorial je ne sais quoi in no time. 1. A little bit of skin goes a very long way Romy & the Bunnies blogger Julia Restoin Roitfeld shows a sliver of skin with this lace pencil skirt and matching top, exuding elegance and yes, coquettishness, without revealing too much. 2. When in doubt, reach for a Breton shirt A striped T-shirt goes with everything from jeans to a miniskirt. Case in point: Clemence Poesy, who tucked her Breton shirt into a dressy skirt for the red carpet. 3. Borrow from the boys at every opportunity A boxy men’s shirt or roomy trousers subtly highlight the feminine shape. Channel Audrey Tautou with a pair of menswear-inspired tailored trousers and a crisp button-down shirt. 4. A tweed jacket polishes off every