I’ve never been to Paris in the fall months, but I always have this fantasy in my head of sauntering down those Parisian streets on a brisk autumn morning in an effortlessly chic look. You know, very je ne sais quoi. While meandering the streets of Paris won’t be a reality this year (for me, at least), wearing Parisian-inspired looks could be. I follow a smattering of chic Parisians on Instagram for inspiration to get that French look, and many are featured above. Oh, and Nordstrom is consistently a go-to spot to find pieces to master that chic, no-fuss aesthetic—especially its department of elevated basics.
With all of this in mind, I scrolled through the Nordstrom new-arrivals section to uncover early fall pieces and transitional items that could totally give off that “I’m a chic fashion person on the streets of Paris” vibe. Continue scrolling to browse a selection of sleek tailoring silhouettes, easy denim finds, elegant knits, and more.
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Ruched Mock Neck Tank
This mock-neck tank is chic to wear now and with a jacket come fall.
Levi’s
501 Curve High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
The styling possibilities are endless.
Bernardo
Button Front Coat With Faux Leather Trim
This coat looks incredibly expensive.
Cotton On
Cotton Crew Neck Cardigan
Damson Madder
Ella Organic Cotton Trench Coat
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Three Quarter Sleeve Rib Polo
Into the three-quarter sleeves.
This bag looks like it could be three times the price.
LOULOU DE SAISON
Bill Draped Cashmere Sweater
Central Park West
Olive Oversized Topstitch Cardigan
The topstitching is a nice detail.
ANINE BING
Bar Silk Skirt
Parisians love slip skirts.
Bobeau
Stripe Open Stitch Sweater
Such a lovely striped sweater.
7 For All Mankind
Lotta Wide Leg Jeans
Joe’s
The Jane Wool & Yak Hair Turtleneck Sweater
Chloé
Large Spin Leather Tote
Wit & Wisdom
Whitney Skyrise Wide Leg Pants
Favorite Daughter
The Bonnie Mock Neck Cashmere Sweater
A short-sleeve knit is chic.
COACH
Soft Empire 40 Suede Carryall Bag
Carry all the essentials.
LOULOU DE SAISON
Dunne Single Breasted Wool & Cashmere Coat
Princess Polly
Elayna V-Neck Crop Sweater
Kenneth Cole
Oversize Luxe Twill Jacket
Dress this blazer up or down.
rag & bone
Cassidy Coated Cotton Canvas Jacket
This canvas jacket just screams fall.
MANGO
Pleated Straight Leg Pants
rag & bone
Nonie Leather Jacket
Khaite
Sybil Pointed Toe Boots
Madewell
Stripe Oversize Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt
A pop of red is always lovely.
Prada
Ruched Toe Penny Loafer
Always into ruched loafers.
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