Your French Fall Capsule Wardrobe

It’s still quite warm in Bordeaux right now, around 25°C (77°F), but there’s a certain feeling in the air that tells you autumn has arrived. Maybe it’s the cooler mornings and evenings. And honestly, I’m so happy about it because fall is my favorite season! I love this time of year when the weather is just right—not too hot, not too cold, and still very pleasant. It’s also, in my opinion, the best season for dressing up—time to bring out our favorite jackets, jeans, shirts, blazers, and all those pretty shoes that have been put away for the summer.

In my quest to create a wardrobe that is ever more minimalist, functional, and timeless, I’ve selected only a few pieces for this year’s fall capsule wardrobe. These are either items I already own or plan to add soon ;). You’ll find the classic staples for the back-to-school season: a timeless trench coat, a blue striped shirt, wide-leg denim, a pair of loafers, and a structured tote bag to carry all your daily essentials. You’ll probably notice that in these capsule collections, I try to incorporate more colors and lighter shades, like blue, camel, beige, or cream. I’ve come to realize that darker colors, especially black and navy blue, can sometimes make us look more severe and even sharpen our facial features.

This season, I’ve also included a fall/winter trend that I particularly love: wearing a light, flowy, bohemian, romantic blouse with ruffles under a short leather or suede jacket. It’s a look spotted in Chloé’s pre-fall 2024 collection, and it’s also appearing at other brands this autumn, like Massimo Dutti, Mango, Sézane, and Rosaé Paris. But enough about me—I’ll let you go ahead and explore the new French capsule for this fall! Enjoy :).

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1. Sézane Tomboy shirt – You know how much I love shirts! I recommend sizing up one or two sizes, as Sézane tends to run small.
2. Massimo Dutti Nappa leather jacket with pockets – I adore a well-fitted cropped jacket, whether in tweed or leather! Alternatively, I found this très chic leather jacket from the Parisian brand Gérard Darel.
3. Massimo Dutti shirt with ruffled sleeves – Pair it under a cropped leather jacket for a super chic look!
4. Gemmyo Prima watch – A timeless classic.
5. Massimo Dutti wide-leg high-waist jeans – I love these wide-leg jeans; they elongate the silhouette beautifully and look perfect with classic loafers.
6. Rosaé Paris Le Napoléon II – If you don’t have a trench coat in your closet yet, this is the one! I love this piece!
7. Rosaé Paris Les Valentins – Gorgeous loafers at an accessible price point!
8. Le Tanneur Elena tote bag – I’m loving this new tote bag from the French brand Le Tanneur.
9. Sézane Meliora skirt – This leather skirt offers a modern twist on the classic midi skirt and is reasonably priced for leather.
10. Sézane Bridget low boots (or Massimo Dutti riding-style boots) – I absolutely love the equestrian-style boots trend. I’m definitely planning to get a pair this fall/winter ;)!