Contrary to popular belief, French women love to experiment with trends, especially color trends, which are known for being the easiest way to be on trend in a given season. The beauty of color trends is that they are universal and the climate you live in doesn’t matter if you can wear them or not. Color trends are often the first trends to take hold for an upcoming season, so this summer I took notes and noticed some patterns in the colors that residents of the City of Light are wearing. Let’s discuss them.
Parisians love the classics like black, beige and camel, but lately they’ve been incorporating some new, pretty hues into their closets. And if you want your fall wardrobe to look as on-trend as the chicest Parisians, keep scrolling to shop the color trends they’re currently supporting. Some may not be that surprising, but some are fresh off the runway.
Burgundy
With burgundy being the trending color of the season, it’s hardly surprising that the French are already embracing the color. (Consider this your PSA to pair it with gray.)
Buy pretty pieces in burgundy
Levi’s
501 – 90s style jeans in drenched Windsor wine
Madewell
The Essential Belt in chocolate raisin sauce
Carpenter
Burgundy silk corset dress
Butter yellow
Butter yellow seems to be more of a spring and summer trend, but trust me, the color will still be everywhere even when the leaves change.
Buy pretty butter-yellow pieces
reformation
Clara Cashmere round neck cardigan in Parmesan
J.Crew
Women’s structured pullover jacket in aged parchment
Everlane
The Boxy Polo made from Everyday Cotton in Parsnip
anthracite
Gray isn’t usually put in the “beautiful color” category, but I think that of all the grays, charcoal gray is quite beautiful. And French women are swapping it for black lately.
Buy pretty dark grey pieces
reformation
Mina Regenerative Merino Pleated Skirt in Mid Grey
mango
Short dress with lapels in medium grey mottled
Aritzia
Wilfred Risette Ponte vest in anthracite
Red
Yes, we are all still obsessed with red – even the French. And this is perhaps the most beautiful way to wear it.
Buy pretty red pieces
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Satin midi skirt with asymmetric hem in red (medium)
Troop
Vest “Ruben” in cherry
Helsa
The Stephanie Dress
Espresso brown
One of the richest color trends is undoubtedly espresso brown. This classic color trend is an excellent investment.
Buy pretty espresso brown pieces
reformation
Silk dress Lydia in the cafe
Aritzia
Babaton The Slouch Coat New in Burnt Cedar
Permafrost
Wally ankle boots in espresso
Pale pink
Like butter, pale pink seems to be more of a summer trend, but was heavily featured on the Fall/Winter 2024 runways (including at Prada).
Buy pretty pale pink pieces
Rue Sophie
Kat Melon Satin Midi Skirt
J.Crew
1988 Cotton turtleneck sweater in powder blossom
Manolo Blahnik
Maysale – Pointed toe suede ballerina flats
Sage green
Calming sage green is a fresh neutral that French women love to pair with other neutrals. I’m going to do the same this fall.
Shop pretty pieces in sage green
Saint Agni
Cupro jersey mini dress in smoky olive green
reformation
Classic round neck T-shirt in braid look
Lion
Squeeze Small – Leather shoulder bag in eucalyptus green
