Here is your ultimate guide to creating the perfect French capsule wardrobe for fall. Just in time for the autumn season, in today’s post, I’ve compiled a list of twenty-four key pieces for fall that will help you achieve that French effortlessly chic style this season.
This capsule wardrobe is comprised of classic basics and neutral-color pieces that can be mixed and matched to create both dressy and casual outfits. From classic jeans to wool-blend blazers to trench coats, these versatile, classic yet chic pieces will definitely last you more than just one season. Keep scrolling to see and shop the key items in the French fall capsule wardrobe, plus ten fall outfit formulas.
The 24-Piece French Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Tops
- The classic white shirt – Anine Bing Mika oversized shirt
- The basic white t-shirt – Totême modal-blend jersey T-shirt
Knitwear & Cardigans
- The cream pullover – Maje Marina pullover
- The long cardigan (or coatigan) – Sandro long houndstooth cardigan
- The beige cashmere sweater – Totême wool & cashmere sweater
- The striped Breton-style sweater – Totême striped wool-blend sweater
Jeans & Pants
- The dark blue straight-leg jeans – Khaite high-rise straight-leg jeans
- The black cropped straight-leg jeans – Khaite cropped straight-leg jeans
- The black leggings – Totême cork stretch-jersey leggings
Outerwear
- The shearling jacket – Isabel Marant Acacilo shearling jacket
- The houndstooth blazer – Blazé Milano houndstooth wool blazer
- The beige wool jacket – Totême scarf-detailed wool jacket
- The trench coat – Khaite belted trench coat
- The long wool-blend coat – Totême signature wool-blend coat
- The classic suit jacket – Sandro double-breasted suit jacket
Shoes
- The equestrian-style boots – Gucci Zelda knee-high boots
- The suede ankle boots – Isabel Marant Dripi suede ankle boots
- The Chelsea boots – Chloé Mallo 50 Chelsea boots
- The lug sole loafers – Tod’s Kate chain leather loafers
- The classic slim loafers – Gucci Jordaan leather loafers
Bags & Accessories
- The black leather work bag – Métier black Incognito leather tote
- The suede shoulder bag – Métier The Roma suede bag
- The leather crossbody bag – Gucci Horsebit 1955 shoulder bag
- The oversized sunglasses – Celine Oversized round sunglasses
10 French Fall Outfits With These 24 Items
Et voilà! I hope this French capsule wardrobe for fall will inspire you to create your own. Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions.
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Bonjour and welcome to Leonce Chenal, a modern lifestyle platform created and curated by a French woman for lovers of everything French. I’m Leonce, born and raised near Annecy, France. Through this website, I want to share with you the passion I have for my home country and for the French art de vivre. Merci for visiting and à bientôt! —Leonce
Hi Leonce, just to say I’m really enjoying your blog & have re-read a few of the articles recently. Particularly like the beauty & the lifestyle articles. Being from the UK, I do sometimes feel looking after yourself has gone out the window here & it’s a shame. Has been a while since have visited France but your blog has got me thinking to plan a little trip even just for the day 🙂
Merci beaucoup Caroline 🙂 I’m really happy to hear you enjoy the content here, it means a lot to me!
I hope you’ll enjoy your future trip to France! Have a lovely day xo
Just recently started following you. Love your style, it’s throughly me. I also love how everything works to make many outfits with fewer clothes. That’s my problem, too many clothes!
Thank you very much Bonnie <3 Merci beaucoup!!
Bonjour! I’ve been loving your articles lately. Do you have any suggestions for pieces that are cool toned? I’d love to see a post about cool versus warm tones and how to tell the difference.
Bonjour Lauren! Thank you very much for your comment and your suggestion! Yes, I’m adding this idea of post to my to-do list and I’ll come back with a detailed article 🙂 Have a lovely day xo
Thank you. I spent my honeymoon in Paris and have been enamored with French fashion ever since. I’m horrible with putting together outfits and appreciate capsule wardrobe suggestions
Hello! I so enjoy following your blog and its inspiration. I have a question/suggestion, however: Would you consider writing a post on achieving the chic French style for slightly curvier women? I lead a healthy life, but I’m blessed with more of a pear shape than many of the models and photos here. I wonder if you have tips. Thank in advance for any thoughts.
Bonjour Mary Catherine, thank you very much for your comment. Yes, of course, I’ve added your blog post idea to my to-do list and I’ll come back with a detailed article 🙂 xo