A polished yet effortless aesthetic is often associated with Parisian style. This leads to a capsule wardrobe curated around elevated basics. So, yes, jeans (one of the ultimate easy-to-style basics) are consistently closet front-runners. While French women certainly style their jeans with a range of cool shoe silhouettes, there’s one specific flats trend that It girls are gravitating toward. This style seems to be in the closets of many because it too leans into that streamlined and simple vibe. Enter glove flats (styles with a higher vamp) or those with a V-shape upper.
This no-frills style has been a favourite among the style crowd and continues to increase in popularity because it can be worn with so many different outfits (jeans included) and also brings a sophisticated and dressier feel to an ensemble. Below, you’ll see how Parisian It girls are styling these flats with jeans. There are also inspired shopping picks if you too want to add these shoes your wardrobe.
The Flat-Shoe Trend Colours French Women Wear With Jeans
1. Black
Style Notes: The flats here are an elegant choice with the dark-wash, straight-leg jeans (very 2026). The sharp blazer is also a nice touch.
Shop Black Ballet Glove Flats:
I recently purchased these ballet flats and would recommend you size up!
Many of my favourite fashion people live in The Row Stella.
AEYDE
Ellie leather ballet flats
Take it from me, Aeyde make some of the most comfortable shoe’s on the market.
Massimo Dutti
Soft Leather Ballerinas
The soft leather will meld into your foot with ease.
Le Monde Béryl
Luna Slipper
So many Who What Wear UK editors own these flats.
2. Red
Style Notes: This easy ensemble feels so Parisian with the classic white blouse, jeans, and gorgeous red flats.
Shop Red Glove Flats :
Reformation
Inez Ballet Flat
The vinyl finish is a nice touch.
The suede finish is a nice touch.
Sturlini
Sturlini Danza Leather Pumps
These have just jumped to the top of my wishlist.
Le Monde Béryl
Luna Satin Ballet Flats
Trust me, satin ballet flats are about to become a huge trend this spring!
Proenza Schouler
Glove Ballet Flats
3. White
Style Notes: Khaki jeans are cool for the season, and yes, the modern glove flats work with them perfectly.
Shop White Glove Flats:
These look far more expensive than their £20 pricetag!
The delicate embroidery is a nice touch.
These would pair just as well with a midi dress as it would a khaki pair of jeans.
Anonymous Copenhagen
Mirelda Silky Lamb White Sand
Anonymous Copenhagen shoes have been all over my social media feeds as of late!
Bottega Veneta
Rosa Ballerina
The gentle coaxial detailing along the opening sets this Bottega Veneta pair above from the rest!
This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
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