
If you listed items Parisians wear, jeans would make the cut. The fashion crowd in Paris is known for their effortless approach to style (you know, that je ne sais quoi), so versatile denim—especially modern-classic cuts like straight-leg and relaxed silhouettes—is often a priority.
French people tend to wear their favorite jeans with other easy-to-style elevated basics to keep in line with that cool, pared-down aesthetic. On that note, there are key elevated basics Parisians are wearing with jeans to look chic right now, and yes, these combos will undoubtedly become front-runners in 2025 because they feel relevant and forward. Many more items, however, will be go-to selects with jeans given that denim can be styled with almost anything.
Keep scrolling to check out some elevated basics fashion people in Paris will wear with jeans in 2025.
Brown Sweater

Brown is one of the key color trends of the season, and the hue will remain popular well into 2025 and beyond. A brown sweater paired with jeans is relevant and easy. The addition of a checked blazer on top is a stylish choice.

ZARA
Basic Soft Knit Sweater

Banana Republic
Ribbed Merino Cardigan

Open Edit
Boxy Crewneck Sweater

Madewell
Cotton-Blend Cardigan

Quince
Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweate

French Connection
Oversize V-Neck Sweater
Shop jeans:

Levi’s
501 ’90s Straight Leg Ankle Jeans

Elegant Jacket

Elegant jackets will make any ensemble feel instantly chicer, so it’s no wonder that Parisians reach for this staple to wear with jeans and other staples.

Sandro
Cropped Wool-Blend Jacket


J.Crew
New Relaxed Emilie Sweater Lady Jacket


Wit & Wisdom
Collarless Crop Jacket

Vince
Italian Wool-Blend Collarless Jacket

Shop jeans:

Joe’s
The Mia High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Denim Shirt

A denim-on-denim vibe is cool and effortless. A denim shirt with jeans is on point, and a denim jacket works great too.

banana republic
The Oversized Denim Shirt

Madewell
Denim Long-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

H&M
Oversized Denim Shirt

Citizens of Humanity
Baby Shay Denim Button-Up Shirt

HIDDEN JEANS
Oversize Western Denim Button-Up Shirt

MANGO
Nonstretch Denim Button-Up Shirt
Shop jeans:

Madewell
The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

Agolde
Dame Jeans High Rise Wide Leg
Relaxed Leather Jacket

Leather jackets in a range of colors and silhouettes are popular among Parisians. Side note, a leather jacket styled with a simple white tee is perfection.

AllSaints
Ophelia Bonded Leather Jacket

H&M
Oversized Coated Jacket

Banana Republic
Leather Bomber Jacket

ZARA
Oversized Leather Bomber Jacket

Lauren Ralph Lauren
Leather Moto Jacket
Shop jeans:

Citizens of Humanity
Miro Relaxed Jeans

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