From Coastal Grandmother chic to Fairycore sweet, TikTok stirs up some of the most interesting, creative and (yes, even) nonsensical aesthetics to the forefront of our FYP. The latest trend to come about, French Girl Fall, is certainly one we can get behind. It’s classy, stylish and all about investing in staple items that a French girl would buy. When TikToker @jennatropea shared a video of a recent French-inspired shopping haul, it quickly went viral on the social media platform. The trend embraces pieces that embody minimalism and sophistication. Think: flats, striped T-shirts, knit cardigans, trench coats…you get the picture.
With the help from The Kooples’ resident ‘French It-Girl’ and consultant Pauline Argenson, we broke down everything you need to know about French Girl Fall, including 19 sophisticated must-haves to add to your capsule wardrobe, from a classic trench coat from Zara ($109) and stripe T-shirt from J.Crew ($50) to a luxe Houndstooth blazer from Mango ($140) and so much more.