Every time I’ve travelled to France, I’ve regretted not bringing a bigger suitcase. Just sitting outside for an hour with a coffee always leads to a massive list of outfit inspiration (and an ensuing shopping adventure trying to find what I saw). French women’s taste and ability to put together outfits is unparalleled, and whilst I’m not jetting across La Manche this spring, I’ve done the social media equivalent by scrolling through my favourite accounts and bookmarking the French girl spring trousers outfits I’ll be copying from them. With spring now finally here, I’m excited to finally embrace trousers that better reflect the season.

What I find most delightful is that although French women are often ahead of the trends, they always seem to intuitively select the specific cuts, colours and pieces that have a longevity that outlives most micro trends. As an American who has been living in the UK for several years now, this is actually something I love about all the European fashion experts I follow. There’s an emphasis on really determining where something fits in your wardrobe and how to make it last.