One of the many things that draws people to French style is the way in which the outfits Parisians wear look so effortlessly expensive. The reason? Chic French women tend to avoid overly trendy items in favor of ones that lean more classic and elegant. That doesn’t mean they don’t wear trends—they just choose them carefully.

As a Who What Wear editor, I spend a lot of time studying what French women wear, because people around the world are very interested and seemingly always will be. And one thing I always look out for are the specific details that make their outfits look expensive during any given season. Currently, there are eight items I keep noticing that the chicest French women are wearing, and I’m here to put them on your radar so that you, too, can incorporate them into your wardrobe. It’s a mix of classic basics and trend-forward items that are easy to style and could also be described as classic.