8 Chic Ways That French Women Wear Socks With Ballet Flats and Loafers

a stylish French woman sits at an outdoor cafe table with her legs crossed wearing a black leather jacket, tied neck scarf, mini Hermes bag, and jeans

It’s no secret that I often turn to the French style muses on my Instagram feed when I am in need of some outfit inspiration. I can’t help but fall for the allure that is their quintessential elevated and effortless aesthetic. During a recent perusal, I couldn’t help but notice a trend among the Parisian women I follow—Many, if not all of them, were wearing socks with two classic shoe styles: ballet flats and loafers. Sure, pairing socks with unexpected shoe options is nothing new, but when French women give a trend their own twist, I am all eyes and ears.

Ahead, you’ll catch a roundup of eight inspiring outfits straight from the streets of Paris where your attention will be immediately drawn to the sock and shoe combos. We’re not just talking about the usual basic white crew socks either. You will also spot some colorful options of the red variety as well as neutrals and some others with frilly details as well. The ballet flats are pretty classic all around whereas the loafers tend to lean more trendy with chunkier silhouettes. Keep scrolling to check out each incredibly chic French-inspired outfit idea and to shop each look.