he article I shared last week (What French Women Wear in Early Spring) inspired me deeply. This week, I wanted to take the idea a little further and offer seven effortless French spring outfit formulas, all of which you can recreate using pieces you likely already own. The intention of this piece is, above all, to inspire. Perhaps these silhouettes will simply help you rediscover what is already in your wardrobe… or, who knows, encourage you to add one beautiful new piece :).
So, what should we wear this season?
- A beautifully tailored overcoat, the perfect piece for the end of winter, and a welcome change from the coat worn for so many months.
- A touch of red, perhaps. A suede or wool jacket, or even a pair of shoes that instantly awakens an entire silhouette.
- A pair of ballet flats, a trend that has returned with quiet strength since last year. My personal favorite: a soft, delicate shade, almost powdered.
- A pastel yellow sweater, luminous enough to brighten the still-grey mornings at winter’s end.
- A suede jacket, worn as a mid-season layer or in a light shearling style, an endlessly chic piece for spring.
- And of course, the timeless trench coat. Long or short, fitted or softly flared, it is the coat we reach for again as soon as the air begins, gently, to soften.
If this approach resonates with you, Les Édits Privés extend the promise each week: a French nine-piece capsule, a true editorial, and thoughtfully composed silhouettes so that you always know what to wear, without ever overthinking it, the French way.
And if you are searching for the perfect mid-season coat, I will share a dedicated article here on Léonce Chenal next week. I have already spotted many beautiful options, each as chic as the next.
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1. The Paris Trench
Reformation Petites Matteo trench, AYR The Tate shirt, Agolde ’90s pinch waist high-rise straight-leg jeans, Chanel shopping bag, Aeyde Yara two-tone patent-leather Mary Jane pumps or COS pointed suede t-bar kitten heels.
2. Quiet Leather
Banana Republic cashmere short-sleeve sweater polo, Massimo Dutti cropped nappa leather jacket, Agolde 90s mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Margaux The Demi ballet flats, Celine Nano belt bag.
3. Soft Blue Morning
Purdey Vita Clipper corduroy-trimmed shell jacket, AYR The Tate shirt, Loulou de Saison Alio pleated twill wide-leg pants or Banana Republic high-rise tapered drapey ponte pull-on pant, Chanel 19 leather flap bag, Margaux The Demi ballet flats.
4. Deep Bordeaux
Jenni Kayne cropped cashmere jet turtleneck, Agolde 90s mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Reformation Veda Celine jacket, Chanel 19 leather flap bag, Tod’s embellished glossed-leather penny loafers or Banana Republic Italian leather penny loafer, COS fine wool socks.
5. Effortless Camel
Massimo Dutti cotton blend knit sweater with knot details, Massimo Dutti cropped nappa leather jacket, Agolde 90s mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Tod’s embellished glossed-leather penny loafers or Banana Republic Italian leather penny loafer, Celine Triomphe Bag (shiny calfskin) or Celine Triomphe Bag in Brown Leather.
6. A Touch of Red
Jenni Kayne Tove crewneck, Massimo Dutti short suede leather jacket, Agolde 90s mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Chloe Marcie medium leather tote bag, Margaux The Demi ballet flats.
7. Soft Spring Neutrals
Sézane Carter jacket, Sézane Claudio jumper, Agolde 90s mid-rise straight-leg jeans, Chanel maxi shopping bag, Aeyde Yara two-tone patent-leather Mary Jane pumps or COS pointed suede t-bar kitten heels.