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These essentials make any basic outfit look effortlessly more French and start at just $7.

So, as I explored my new city, I kept an eye out for easy-to-copy styles.

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Over at Amazon, you might get asimilar pair from Levi’son sale starting at $40.

Do I do it anyway?

You better believe it, and so do some actual French women the stripes that is,nevera beret.

Amazon Chunpin Women’s Sexy Square Neck Short Sleeve Bodysuit Tops Double Lined Thong Bodysuit

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Once I moved here, I fell in love with a similar striped sweater from H&M.

I love the slightly cropped cut and flattering neckline, butPetite Bateauis where to score the French-approved version.

Living in Paris involves a lot of walking, and Parisians are smart about their footwear.

Rouje MARAIS JEANS

Rouje

And, they’re available in 20 different colors.

Until then, we have this version from Pioneer Camp that does the trick nicely.

It can be worn four ways, which makes it super handy for commuting around Paris.

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Sezane

If so, also like me, you would be among the rouge-lipped tourists.

Parisians pride themselves on their skincare and therefore do not typically wear much makeup.

Judging by current trends spotted on the Metro, the chunkier the better.

Fine-Knit Sweater

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