French Women Style Leggings With These Cool Items to Look Chic
There’s a reason we turn to Parisians regularly for style inspiration. This set exudes chicness with that je ne sais quoi approach to fashion. And often, it's simple items that French women gravitate toward. Yes, this includes leggings.
Three key looks stood out as fashionable legging outfits after scrolling through the Instagram feeds of some of the most stylish Parisians. Below, you'll uncover the ensembles in question, focusing on the key items that look cool and modern when styled with classic leggings.
Keep scrolling to see how Parisians style leggings to create relevant looks, and shop inspired products.
Turtleneck + Knit Around the Waist + White Socks + Loafers
This is such a cool yet easy look with the sweater tied around the waist. It brings an effortlessness to the silhouette. The white socks paired with the black loafers also add a forward twist.
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Leather Bomber Jacket + Shield Sunglasses + Knee-High Boots
A leather jacket will always make any look feel that much cooler. This relaxed style with modern sunglasses and gorgeous boots is perfection.
Furry Vest/Jacket + Cable-Knit Sweater + Suede Boots
Toss on a furry vest or jacket over a timeless cable-knit sweater for a chic silhouette. The suede boots complete the look.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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