Prediction: Stylish French Women Will Rotate These 5 Classic Outfit Formulas Throughout 2025

Having lived in Paris for over a year, I can report that the rhetoric that French women have honed in on what makes an exceptional wardrobe is valid. Before moving to Paris, I consumed literature on the anatomy of a French wardrobe, studied the nuances and realised the versatility of French style but nothing beats stepping into the city and witnessing it first hand. From mundane trips to the supermarket to dressed-up evenings, there is plenty of fashion inspiration to soak up in the French capital.

Naturally, when January hits we’re in full-on evaluation mode and this extends to our wardrobes and sense of style. As a fashion editor, one of my most asked questions is what constitutes a reliable wardrobe and as you’d imagine, my reference is French style for all the reasons above. Although style is entirely subjective and French style leans more towards minimalism, it highlights basic pieces every woman can benefit from.