The 10 Prettiest Jackets and Blousons

Back-to-school season in Paris marks the grand return of the jackets we never want to take off. A red blouson to wake up a look, suede leather with seventies vibes, an impeccable blazer or a fitted jacket: this season, the most desirable styles are just as much about practicality as they are about style. Here are the 10 jackets and blousons to adopt for strolling around Paris in style, from the office to the terrace, even as temperatures start to drop.

Impossible to overlook Ami’s signature Parisian style. This zipped red cotton blouson, instantly recognizable by its iconic Ami de Cœur, immediately wakes up a silhouette that’s a little too prim. Wear it open over a white T-shirt, with jeans or black trousers to let the red do its thing.

The kind of jacket you throw on without thinking, and that saves those mornings when you have “nothing to wear.” This beige H&M model puts a fresh spin on the trench with its funnel neck and drawstring waist, giving it a slightly puffy silhouette. With straight-leg jeans and loafers: simple, effective, Parisian.

Denim is definitely not having its last word. Wrangler reworks the denim jacket with this Super Wrangler in raw denim, directly inspired by its Western heritage. A well-cut piece with a fleece collar, to wear with white trousers or simply your favorite jeans for a full denim look.

The black blazer is to a Parisian wardrobe what coffee is to Parisian women: an essential that always saves the day. Soft Goat offers an elegant, timeless version, structured enough to elevate a pair of jeans and understated enough to complement a dressier outfit. Wear it oversized for an effortlessly cool touch.

Rouje sees life in blue with this oversized sky-blue double-faced wool jacket. Its luminous color is enough to brighten even the greyest autumn silhouettes, while its loose cut gives it that effortless feel we love so much. Throw it over anything, especially when Paris is looking a little gloomy.

At Jacquemus, even a beige jacket with black accents is guaranteed to make an entrance. This short, fitted jacket, with its beautifully defined waist, sculpts the silhouette in seconds. Wear it with the matching skirt to channel your inner diva around Saint-Germain.

Suede is back, and Petite Mendigote is making it THE must-have material of autumn. With its chocolate hue and seventies feel, this blouson is ideal for giving a basic pair of jeans or a floral dress a little extra character. In short, the jacket that makes the whole outfit without looking like it tried too hard.

Sézane has created the perfect mid-season jacket: elegant without overdoing it, with its cable-knit texture and beautiful dark taupe hue. At the office or on a terrace at the weekend, it ticks all the boxes for a thoughtfully curated Parisian wardrobe. The kind of piece you bring back out season after season.

Because a black leather jacket is never a bad idea, Sœur offers a particularly desirable version. Vintage leather with a cracked effect, an asymmetric collar and a minimalist feel: it delivers rock-chic style without ever veering into too much. With wide-leg trousers and ballet flats, naturally.

Victoria Beckham dreams up a jacket in a flecked blue that offers a welcome change from the eternal black. With its split collar and impeccable cut, it brings that easy, nonchalant elegance we all envy Posh Spice for. Bring it out for a chic dinner, a business meeting or simply to cross Paris with panache.

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