As soon as June 21 hits, denim shorts are one of the first thing I reach for when getting dressed. The instinct kicked in again this year, except when I went to search for fresh outfit inspiration, I was surprised to see that the warm-weather staple was starting to lose favor this year. It’s not to say that everyone has decided against them, but French women in particular, who are always a source of style inspo, seem to be putting them on the back burner. When i went to scan their recent outfits, I couldn’t help but notice that they were reaching for a number of denim shorts alternatives—six items, to be exact.
Seeing as French style is synonymous with effortlessness and easy polish, it takes a lot for Parisians to set aside something as perennial as denim shorts. And yet the six fresher alts you’re about to see here are definitely fitting the bill. From pajama-inspired linen pants to tailored shorts, here are the items French girls are wearing on repeat this summer (and you might want to, too).
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