The Most French Pieces I Could Find at Zara, H&M, and Gap

Fun fact about me: I was born and raised in Paris. So not to toot my own horn or anything, but I know a little thing or two about French-girl style: the classic lines, the natural fibers, the stripes, the navies and burgundies, the touches of glitter, leopard, and ribbon to glam up the whole thing.

While picking pieces for this story, I channeled everything I know about how French women dress and threw that energy into finding affordable dupes for their beloved staples from Maje, Sandro, Veja, Polène, Vanessa Bruno, etc. Who knew Zara, H&M, and Gap were such a goldmine for elegant Parisian-style fashion? Well, Parisians, presumably.

H&M

Long-Sleeved Microfiber Top - Black

It's not a French wardrobe without scores of cotton long-sleeves.

ZARA

Closure Detail Crossbody Bag

This is a great Polène dupe.

What's more appropriate than a wine sweater in a wine country?

Gap

High Rise Stride Corduroy Wide-Leg Pants

These pants are just missing a pair of Bensimon sneakers.

H&M

Wide-Leg Ultra High Jeans - Dark Denim Blue

A good pair of jeans is the basis for pretty much every good French-girl outfit.