A few weeks ago, I shared a selection of the most beautiful spring jackets for achieving that polished, classic French look. This week, I’m turning my attention to the other essential foundation of a spring wardrobe: shoes. For this edit, I focused on styles that feel both elegant and genuinely comfortable, something that has become entirely non-negotiable for me over the past few years. The most stylish outfits are rarely the most complicated ones; they are the ones you can actually live in.
So which styles deserve a place in the spring rotation?
Loafers, first and foremost. They have quietly become my most-worn pair, because they make even the simplest outfit (a white t-shirt and jeans) feel intentional. Then there are ballet flats in suede or woven leather. I adopted this style last year and still find them incredibly chic. Like loafers, they bring a subtle elegance to even the most relaxed outfits. I’ve also included sandals for those living in warmer climates (in Paris or Amsterdam, we usually have to wait until May before reaching for them), pointed slingbacks with a walkable kitten heel, and sneakers for those weekends when comfort naturally takes the lead.
This season, you’ll notice a shift toward supple suede and soft pastel tones, bringing a sense of lightness and softness to the wardrobe. Toes are returning to a sharper, more pointed shape, while heels are staying low, offering just the right amount of polish without the sacrifice.
If you’d like to go beyond the shopping list and explore the framework behind how French women approach getting dressed, I share those methods inside Les Édits Privés. In this week’s edition (Edit Privé No. 34: How French Women Get Dressed Without Overthinking It) I walk through the simple four-step method and the 9-piece spring capsule that make getting dressed feel almost automatic.
And if you’re currently resetting your wardrobe for the new season, you may also enjoy Edit Privé No. 32: The French Method for an Effortless Spring Wardrobe, where I share the nine transition essentials and the method I use each spring to start the season with clarity. Both are available inside Les Édits Privés.
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Adidas Samba OG snake-effect leather sneakers
Adidas Samba OG suede-trimmed leather sneakers
Tod’s embellished glossed-leather penny loafers
Aeyde bow-detailed suede ballet flats
