5 Outfit Formulas French Women Rely On When It's Really, Really Cold

Enduring a a similarly chilly climate to our own in the UK, I’ve always looked towards the French come winter time to pull some fresh styling inspiration. 

Having spotted so many new trends crop up over the past twelve months, I’m excited to discover just how the French are incorporating these new styles now that layering season is in full swing. With a knack for making the trendy look timeless, I’m looking at everything, from how they’re styling the new season’s favourite colour, to chic tonal looks that will have anyone feeling cosy yet elegant. Read on to discover the French girl cold weather outfits I’ll be copying this winter.

Style Notes: As the expensive looking neutral shade that goes with just about everything, brown coats have caught on as one of the biggest outerwear trends of the season. To keep your outfits looking fresh yet cosy, style with a bright white or cream turtleneck and some dark wash jeans or wool trousers.

I can’t get over how chic this Toteme coat is.

Such a handy base layer to have.

Perfectly baggy, these low-rise jeans are exactly what I’ve been looking for.

Style Notes: Cool grey has enjoyed a notable rise in popularity this season. For a tonal look that will have you feeling put-together in a breeze style light-wash grey jeans with a trending grey scarf-jacket.

This chic scarf-jacket is a favourite within the Who What Wear UK office.

The perfect base for winter layering.

Grey jeans look so chic when style with beige, pink or peach.

Style Notes: To withstand a freezing winter in style, look no further than a wind breaking quilted jacket and a thick denim skirt. Style with knee high boots for extra insulation and a chic accessory for good measure.

Get through the wet weather days in style.

The denim skirt trend is far from slowing down.

These might just be the perfect knee high boots.

Style Notes: Jennifer Lopez is already a a fan of this trending colour pallet. To get the look shop muted brown and warm beige shades this season.

I’ve been thinking about this coat all season long.

These also come in eight other colours.

There’s nothing more comforting than wrapping up in a cashmere scarf.

Style Notes: A knitted dress and knee boots pairing is the fool-proof winter styling solution I’ll be turning to all year. On extra chilly days, style with thick tights and a warm wool coat or leather jacket.

This jacket is a firm favourite within the Who What Wear office.

This also comes in cream.

In my opinion, these are the perfect black boots.

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