7 French Brands Other Than Sézane That Are Perfect For Over-40 Women On A Mission To Dress Their Chicest
by The Candidly Team
Our obsession with French fashion is not just that it’s timeless. And chic. And works for every woman of every age.
It’s also distinct.
There’s always some special little detail about each piece that makes it classic with a twist. And that is basically all we want to be when we get dressed.
But it’s hard to find such pieces when we shop over and over again at the same places. If we want that French twist, we have to go where French women shop.
Et voila! Here are 7 such places. All thrilling in their own way.
So please join us on our Parisian shopping trip, and have a look at what’s in our carts.
1. SOEUR: For Elevated Basics
What makes dressing classic not boring is having those little tweaks that make it captivating. Soeur is all about those tweaks. They up-level all the pieces we want to wear each day with creative cuts or alluring colors, while always, always making sure their clothes are wearable and flattering. Sometimes it’s as small as a graceful string across the back of a linen tank or a little spin on the shape of an everyday hoop. But it makes how we dress 9X more exciting.
Here’s just a sampling
2. ba&sh: For Boho Statement Pieces
If you want to fall in love with a sea of romantic prints and gorgeous-fitting dresses, tops, and skirts, visit BA&SH. Your head will spin. It’s where we go for statement pieces and things that create a “look” all by themselves.
3. SANDRO: For Modern Sophistication
There are so many chic Parisian pieces at Sandro we want to snatch up and wear forever, it’s hard to edit our carts down to any sane number of items. That said, we curated a very short list of 4 things that feel so iconically French, we couldn’t resist, including le tote of our dreams and a cap complete with silk scarf. What is more “cool girl” in Paris than that?
4. ELLEME: For Unbelievable Bags
Elleme is responsible for stunning and original bags that manage to be grounded in something eternally sophisticated that we’ll want to wear forever. Any dumb old outfit with one of these bags is instantly high fashion.
5. ROSAÉ: For Feminine and Sustainable Style
Rosaé is the kind of brand you see a woman on the street wearing and think, “By God, why on earth does she look sooo good?” Everything is crafted in Europe and made with sustainability in mind. The designs are never overly fussy - just pure and simple perfection in terms of silhouettes and materials. Think “quiet luxury” but with a bit more softness and femininity - the kinds of pieces you can mix with $15 tanks and $20 flip flops and still look immensely high-end.
6. BALZAC: For Iconic French Girl Finds
French girls know the power of a classic stripe but also exactly when to add a floral moment or a trés chic animal print. And this is where we go for all these “moments” - the articles of clothing that make people ask “where did you get that?” Everything we wear from Balzac is the focal point of an outfit. And they’re deeply committed to sustainability.
Take a look:
7. A.P.C.: For DENIM AND CASJ PIECES
Naturally, we need a place to gather all the perfect basics that anchor the French woman’s wardrobe: the sailor jeans, the pretty button-downs. A.P.C. is known for its luxe, minimalist designs and Japanese denim. It’s a solid place to buy quality staples that last and last and never fall out of fashion.
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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