{"id":2726,"date":"2021-04-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/?p=2726"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:37:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:37:32","slug":"dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Types of Dresses You Need in a French Wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about dresses. There is something so carefree about throwing on a dress in the morning and going about your day. All you need is to match the shoes and the bag and you\u2019re good to go. Dresses are one of my favorite outfit foundations because they\u2019re just so easy to style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re building your wardrobe, be sure to consider these seven essential dresses for every closet, inspired by the French!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"french-girl-dresses\">French Girl Dresses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/french-girl-style-guide\/\">French girl style<\/a>, then you absolutely need a good collection of versatile dresses. Here is where to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD.jpg\" alt=\"French Girl Dresses\" class=\"wp-image-3401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-110x137.jpg 110w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-255x318.jpg 255w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-550x687.jpg 550w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thefrench.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Dresses_20D2F92069FD-640x800.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrap-dress\">Wrap Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The wrap dress is a classic design that flatters just about any body type. I have wrap dresses in both short and long forms, with short and long sleeves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"floral-print-dress\">Floral Print Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it feminine with a beautiful floral printed dress.&nbsp;These are perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/spring-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French girl spring dresses<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gingham-dress\">Gingham Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gingham will give you that Jane Birkin 60s vibe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"button-up-dress\">Button-up Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Button-up dresses are great because you can make them as revealing (on both ends) or not as you want!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"white-linen-dress\">White Linen Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple white linen dress is the perfect choice for summers in the south of France. They\u2019re airy and lightweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"silk-dresses\">Silk Dresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/silk-slip-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silk slip dresses<\/a> are so versatile for an autumn cocktail hour or an upscale dinner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"polka-dot-dress\">Polka Dot Dress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more French than polka dots? While I love this print, you have to be careful about which one you pick as it can look a tad <em>too<\/em> French, like you\u2019re trying too hard to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/fashion-cliches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French girl clich\u00e9<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"little-black-dresses\">Little Black Dresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone needs a <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/little-black-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">little black dress<\/a> for the impromptu cocktail hour or a special occasion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"knit-dresses\">Knit Dresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knit dresses are a Scandinavian style favorite, and French girls are starting to adopt them too!&nbsp;These <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/winter-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French girl winter dresses<\/a> are becoming a staple in Parisians&#8217; closets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sparkly-dresses\">Sparkly 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