8 Anti-Trend Pieces Chic French Women Always Pack When They Go on Holiday

“What would a French woman wear?”. This is a question I find myself asking whenever I need to assemble an outfit or, in this instance, a series of outfits. Many French people share relaxed yet elevated sense of style, and it’s something I’ve tried to replicate for, well, almost my entire adult life. Though many French dressers do dabble in trends, they also appreciate classic staples like no one else, which is another reason I—someone who likes to think their style is pretty timeless—always find myself trying to mimic their je ne sais quoi. Now, with my summer holiday just a few short days away, I thought it would be interesting to see which pieces French women pack for their own vacations in an attempt to dress like one of them.

I scoured the feeds of over 20 French women to see which pieces make the cut when it comes to assembling their holiday capsule wardrobes. It took me about three hours, but I’m confident that, below, I’ve curated a French-inspired holiday packing list that’s incredibly versatile, stylish and won’t require you to pay for extra luggage allowance, for there are only eight items you need concern yourself with.