If you thought that French girls only wore straight-leg jeans and miniskirts, think again. Studies show that their wardrobes are far more nuanced. One of the typical American girl wardrobe staples they also wear a ton are leggings. And they don’t just wear them to pilates class—they wear them as part of their non-workout outfits too.
While doing my legging research, I found that French women have some pretty creative ways of styling leggings. They seem to even stay away from gym-appropriate legging outfits, instead opting for more elevated looks that prove the versatility of leggings.
I selected seven stand-out legging outfits that French women have worn recently in case you’re looking for a little styling inspiration this winter. After all, winter is when most of us reach for leggings the most often and it can get a little dull. So scroll on to shop the French girl-approved outfits that are chic enough to copy.