We all want to keep the chicness levels of our outfits high, even when the temperatures are low, but the journey to fashion nirvana in the winter months is anything but easy.

 People generally try to avoid looking like the Michelin Man, even if they are in a white puffer coat. This, however, is why we’ve sought a little guidance from some women who know what they’re talking about when it comes to cold-weather styling.

The French experience severe cold snaps in the winter months. At least, those in the northern regions do. So what do French winter outfits look like?

We’ve scouted 10 stylish looks from nine of our favorite French influencers, each of which we’d happily re-create for ourselves this winter. Scroll on to see a selection of the French-girl winter outfits we rate, from the knitted staple no Gallic girl is ever without to the layering techniques that we can’t wait to try.