French Summer Style

French Summer Style Outfits

I have an affinity for French “life,” but not the Parisian France you’re thinking. It’s the French countryside that has my heart. And while it’s usually the culinary life I aspire to, I’m digging a French summer style this year with breezy materials, a classic yet elevated look, and a lot of outfit repeating!

French Summer Style Outfits

I think my obsession came after our honeymoon in Southern France. My husband and I spent two weeks in the area, visiting Nice, Avignon, St. Remy, and Antibes. We took day trips in our little car, visiting Roman sites, hill towns, canals, and wineries. And we had THE BEST time.

Since then, I’ve always loved listening to French music while I cook (non-French) food. And my love of seasonal produce, letting them speak for themselves in a dish is a quintessential component to rustic french cooking.

And then last year a friend got me into the Bruno, Chief of Police series. It’s a mystery series surrounding, Bruno, a rural policeman in a fictional village. Amidst the crimes and love stories, are the dishes he prepares with truffles he harvested in the woods, eggs from his chickens, greens freshly picked from his garden, and meats he cures and embraces himself! It’s drool worthy to this novice cook!

And even though I don’t really enjoy truffles, I want to be there for every meal.

French Summer Style Outfits

French Summer Style

There are a few things I love about French style – not just summer style. The first is the embrace of rewearing fewer pieces again and again. From clothing to accessories, wardrobes tend to be more refined and then worn well!

The second is the abundance of more natural, breezy materials – linen and cotton.

You all know I’m not one to wear a lot of print or color. And while friends make fun of me for it, they tend to compliment my style, because it’s predictable and it’s figured out.

French Summer Style Outfits

The same goes with my accessories. I can’t remember if I had these exact sandals on our honeymoon, but I had their practically identical predecessor if not. And while my forever favorite straw bag is newer, it’s such a timeless piece and it pairs perfectly with every summer outfit I’ve thrown at it so far.

See my summer capsule wardrobe must-haves (you’ll see some repeats)! Check out this list of sustainable tank tops, organic cotton tshirts, and sustainable shorts for other summer sartorial needs!

If you love dresses, you’ll love this bold pattern dress – part of my what to wear in 80 degree weather! Check out these white sustainable dresses and these black summer dresses.

Sustainable Fashion

Want more sustainable fashion? One of the best ways to live sustainably is to rewear pieces again and again! It starts with learning how to find your style.

Check out what to wear with a leather jacket, how to wear a poncho, what to wear with linen pants for day to night, what to wear on black jeans, and the best organic cotton tshirt options!

You’ll also want to check out this list of second hand online stores, my tips for creating (and maintaining) a minimalist wardrobe, and these stylish and sustainable shoe companies!

I’ve also created seasonal basics by season:

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