How French Girls Style Anti-Jeans Trends: Capris and Shorts

Jeans could easily be considered a true staple for French women—any fashion person, really. Denim just always works and is key to create the effortlessly-chic looks Parisians are known for. While women in Paris will certainly wear their favorite jeans this season, there are two other “anti-jeans” trends they’re also gravitating towards as an alt to denim. Hello, capri pants and baggy shorts.

As the spring and summer runways showcased, these two somewhat divisive trends are forward and will bring a modern and relevant feel to a look. They’re also perfect for those warm-weather days. Below you’ll find a smattering of cool outfits showcasing how French women wear capris and baggy shorts. You’ll notice they primarily style elevated basics with the two anti-jeans trends. Keep scrolling for more, along with shopping recommendations.

This ensemble is as chic as it gets with the stretch capri pants teamed with the relaxed white button-up shirt. The sweater draped over the shoulders adds that next-level style element.

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Simple yet striking. The contrast between the black blouse and the white shorts is on point, and the slingback heels bring instant polish to the overall silhouette.

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A linen blazer teamed with a bandeau top is beyond cool. Add a neutral pair of capri pants into the look? So forward.

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A pretty blouse or short-sleeve knit is elegant with black capri pants.

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This may be one ensemble you’ll want to live in featuring the striped shirt tucked into shorts, complete with sneakers.

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