How to Create a Chic and Timeless French Capsule Wardrobe

Here is your ultimate guide to the effortlessly chic French capsule wardrobe. Being French, I just love to write about French-girl style: from wardrobe staples to the best clothing brands to essential shoes and the best style tips for effortlessly chic style!

In today’s post, I wanted to dive a little more into the classic yet chic and timeless French capsule wardrobe. This is the perfect capsule collection if you need a completely new wardrobe for the season and don’t know where to begin or if you struggle when putting together outfits.

Indeed, this French capsule wardrobe is comprised of classic basics, tried and true essentials, and neutral-color pieces that can be mixed and matched to create both dressy and casual outfits. From transitional outerwear, such as trench coats and blazers, to everyday jeans and chic loafers, these versatile, classic yet chic pieces will definitely last you more than just one season.

Keep scrolling to see and shop these 24 foundational pieces, plus ten chic French outfit formulas. I hope this will inspire you for your own capsule wardrobe!

The 24-Piece French Capsule Wardrobe

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Tops

• The basic t-shirt – Ninety Percent organic-jersey t-shirt / Sézane Conrad t-shirt
• The versatile button-down shirt – Frankie Shop Lui organic cotton-poplin shirt in blue and white
• The Breton top a.k.a. la marinière – La Ligne Davie striped cotton-jersey top / Sézane Colette marinière
• The cardigan – Sandro long houndstooth coatigan
• The turtleneck – Sandro roll-neck wool sweater
• The cashmere knit – Ritz Paris embroidered cashmere sweater

Jeans, Pants & Dresses

• The little black dress – Sandro short tweed coat dress
• The cropped jeans – Totême original high-rise straight-leg jeans
• The straight-leg jeans – Khaite Danielle high-rise straight-leg jeans / Opt for the cropped version if you’re petite.
• The black leggings – Totême black cork stretch-jersey leggings
• The chic tailored pants – Frankie Shop pleated straight-leg pants

Outerwear

• The timeless trench coat – Burberry the Chelsea trench coat
• The classic suit jacket – Sandro double-breasted suit jacket
• The checked blazer – Totême Checked wool-tweed blazer
• The denim jacket – Sandro oversized denim jacket with rhinestones
• The wool coat – Totême draped fringed wool-blend jacket

Shoes

• The ankle boots – Chloé Susanna ankle boots
• The loafers – Tod’s Gomma Pesante embellished glossed-leather loafers / Gucci Jordaan loafers
• The ballet flats – Manolo Blahnik Hangisi embellished satin point-toe flats
• The comfy sneakers – Adidas Stan Smith shoes
• The chic pumps – Roger Vivier Trompette metal buckle pumps in patent leather

Bags & Accessories

• The crossbody bag – Saint Laurent Manhattan small croc-effect patent-leather shoulder bag
• The tote bag – Saint Laurent Shopper large textured-leather tote
• The oversized sunglasses – Bottega Veneta Cat-eye acetate sunglasses
• The chic hat – Maison Michel Virginie grosgrain-trimmed wool-felt fedora
• The leather gloves – Agnelle Stud-embellished leather gloves
• The gold medallion – Oscar de la Renta Letter gold-plated crystal necklace / Sézane Sara pendant 9-carat gold
• The timeless watch – Cartier Ballon Blanc de Cartier 26mm stainless steel, leather, and diamond watch
• The silk scarf a.k.a. le carré de soie – Hermès Brides et Destin scarf 90

10 French Classic Outfits With These 24 Items

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