Forget the trends

(Opposite page) There’s nothing trendy about a trench coat, a striped top and tailored trousers. These pieces are classic wardrobe staples that fulfill the requirements for dressing French: simple, versatile and timeless.

Cape TRENCH COAT, $285, and TOP, $95, bananarepublic.ca. H&M Studio PANTS, $149, hm.com/ ca. NECKLACE, linksoflondon.com. SHOES, prettyballerinas.ca.