If it’s an effortless and chic outfit idea we’re looking for, the fashion crowd in Paris is one group we routinely turn to. Because yes, many in this set have perfectly mastered that je ne sais quoi. Given their no-fuss approach to fashion, it’s those versatile items that consistently make up some of their chicest looks. Well, there’s actually one specific staple Parisians have been wearing for years (you may remember this popular style) that is basically a classic at this point.

I’m referring to slip skirts.

The pretty skirt silhouette can be styled with so many different pieces. After scrolling through the Instagram feeds of some of our favorite French influencers, it became evident that elevated basics are the go-to picks to style with slip skirts.

Keep scrolling to see how fashion people in Paris are styling their favorite slip skirts with a variety of trend-forward basics you may already have in your closet.

A relaxed sweater paired with a slip skirt is easy and impossibly chic. Slip into heels or flats (really, any shoe style), and you're set.

While at NYFW, this chic Parisian proved that sometimes all you need is the perfect white shirt to enhance a look—including this outfit with the slip skirt.

Love a printed slip skirt? Wonderful.

Consider teaming that ideal silhouette with a trusty denim jacket for an easy ensemble.

A leather or faux-leather shirt certainly falls into that elevated-basic territory. While more statement-making, it goes with so many items (like a good basic does), including a slip skirt.

You can't deny the chicness of a striped knit. This look with the skirt and the turtleneck is just gorgeous.

An oversize T-shirt is simple and looks stunning with a colorful skirt.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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