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 comprises 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.
Shop The French Fall Capsule Wardrobe
This French fall capsule wardrobe features twenty-four essential pieces you can mix and match to create chic outfits for the autumn season. The collection includes six transitional outerwear pieces, five tops, four bottoms, one dress, five pairs of shoes, and three accessories. To make things easier, I have included shopping links for each item at various price points. Bon shopping!
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Tops
- The turtleneck – Sandro roll neck wool sweater | Sézane Jacob jumper
- The white shirt – Sébline Chemise de Garçon shirt | Sézane Max shirt
- The vest – Loulou Studio pinstriped wool-blend vest
- The blue shirt – Sébline piqué-trimmed poplin shirt
- The striped shirt – Sébline striped poplin shirt
Bottoms & Dresses
- The black denim – Khaite high-rise straight-leg jeans
- The grey pleated wide-leg trouser – Loulou Studio pleated wide-leg pants
- The pinstriped trouser – Loulou Studio pleated pinstriped pants | Sézane Loulou trousers navy & ecru stripes
- The tapered denim – Totême high-rise tapered jeans
- La petite robe noire – Sandro dress with jewellery collar
Outerwear
- The cropped jacket – Sandro cropped jacket
- The peacoat – Sandro double-breasted pea coat | Sézane James coat
- The trench coat – Burberry The Chelsea trench coat | Sézane Scott trench coat
- The black coat – Sandro long coat
- The navy suit jacket – Sandro double-breasted suit jacket | Sézane Michele jacket
- The houndstooth wool blazer – Sandro houndstooth suit jacket
Shoes
- The ankle boots – Carel estime ankle boots
- The chunky loafers – Tod’s gomma Pesante loafers
- The Mary Janes – Carel Abricot Mary Janes
- The Chelsea boots – Sandro ankle boots
- The white trainers – Sézane Léo trainers
Bags & Accessories
- The black leather tote – Demellier New York medium tote
- The crossbody bag – Sézane Claude bag
- The timepiece – Gemmyo Prima watch
How To Style The Capsule
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
I have grown so fond of this blog. Great pieces especially for seasonal wardrobes. I am from South Africa with a French mother. Sadly she has passed on but your blogs gives the same advice she would. Thank you for the great memories.
Bonjour Carlyn! Thank you so very much for your kind comment 🙂 I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending great big hugs your way <3
I am so glad I found you! I enjoy reading your blogs and love your style, classic, not too trendy, but just enough. And, like other readers, I like seeing how I can do more with less. My goal is to stop buying separates that don’t go with anything and really concentrating on quality and clothes that can be worn in multiple ways. And, I appreciate the good common sense advice and tips. I did buy the knit skirt and sweater from Mango and was pleasantly surprised with the quality, have sense bought several other items. Thank you and keep the blogs coming, I am a loyal follower!!
Hello Leonce – sorry for not showing interest recently – but I have been unwell. These outfits are my style especially as I am Disabled and the footwear is very suitable. It is so smart yet relaxed looking at the same time. I wish you well.