8 Anti-Jeans Outfits Stylish Women in France Will Wear on Rotation This Year

As far as everyday wardrobe staples go, it doesn’t get much more classic than a pair of jeans.

But now that we’re in 2025, I’m keen to look at how I can refresh my wardrobe, and given that I wear jeans 85% of the time, non-denim alternatives feel like the best place to start. And where better to look for inspo than our favourite French fashion influencers, who, it seems, are always able to pull off that effortlessly chic look we all want to emulate?

French style strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, which if we’re talking about moving away from jeans, feels like the ultimate goal. If I’m not wearing jeans, I want an outfit that feels both elevated and comfortable, which the women of France are year-round pros at.

Given that a new year brings the opportunity for us to get a bit more experimental with our style, the anti-jeans outfits I’m looking at go beyond switching to tailored trousers (though of course, I’ll always have a pair of these on rotation). But in the spirit of embracing something new, I’ve also included skirts, shorts and maxi dresses in this round-up. French fashion is wonderfully versatile, after all.