Last one, not really French but their entire collection screams French. Violetta by Mango, they've been on my radar for a while as they used to be in my local Mango and I'd come out disappointed that those pieces were only available in plus sizes (though they start at a 14, so accessible to some outiside the standard range). I feel they really cover an underserved market of late 20s and up who don't really want that Forever 21 thing, nor be that floaty swad of fabric, that aren't entirely content to be exclusively in jeans, hoodies, and a t-shirt either.
Pic 1 Example one, this campaign image has Emanuelle Alt, Caroline de Maigret, etc. written all over it.
Pic 2 This coat could pretty much come from Soeur, and the pairing with the burgundy boots is right on point. Not so much a fan of the rest of the outfit, just a tad too busy. I won't have enough pic allowance so will go through the categories with links only, this Navy Classic trench with bows could be from Comptoir des Cottoniers, it's just the right touch to lift an otherwise familiar silhouette with a good deep v to break up the silhouette and not make those with a chest stocky. Less high fashion, but definitely a staple in most French ladies' closets, a ruffled sleeve jacket in a punchy pinky/red. This soft linen blend jacket is sort of a mash-up of the two previous, lovely ease and lived in look styled as on there over an otherwise very casual outfit.
Dresses- This linen blend dress with a pair of tan flat sandals is also pretty much in every French women's holiday wardrobe. Add a straw bag and hat and you're done. This knotted t-shirt dress could be from IRO, but less skin tight for a more flattering fit, great for hourglasses. Add on a leather biker jacket and some chunky ankle boots, a good scarf (the Palistinian kind) and you've got the whole IRO look down. Finally, this open worked dress is such a French staple too, simple silhouette and a variation of Broderie Anglaise in white.
Sweaters- this cotton and cashmere blend sweater looks to have just the right type of slouch, personally am a very big fan of cashmere and cotton blends in fine knits, not as warm as wool or all cashmere but you get much more wear out of it yearround. The obligatory Breton inspiration less enthused about the material mix on that one though and actually much prefer the more boundary-pushing striped combi sweatshirt.
Shirts - This decorative blouse fulfills that elusive tuxedo feel that is so palpable in French style. A tuxedo jacket is such a staple and this worn under it would pair so well, just get rid of that stupid pussy bow though. The slouchy shirt is also such a French staple, worn slightly oversized, this cotton shirt has cleverly engineered a bit of stiffer panelling in the sides so it's a guided drape rather than sack of potatoes drape, wear as styled, tied up around the waist. Similarly, this shirt (Pic 3) has just the right type of fabric for a heavy flattering drape and again looks great tied up (would suggest sizing up one possibly to avoid the bare midriff look). It looks terribly styled with those pants but would work well with black high waisted trousers or even a pair of bootcut jeans as it's such a lovely deep colour already. It would also work great with the leather mini below.
Trousers- Don't think I've ever seen a French mum without these type of trousers, elasticated but still fitted and a geometric pattern of sorts. Worn with a simple linen t-shirt (H&M are great for these) or loose blouse. These linen ones make a great variation on that, also no biggy if not ironed to starched perfection, a line dry would suffice.
Skirts- this leather skirt is an absolute bargain! It will work so well with everyday things, style as seen here in Vinyl (which is also fab and totally worth a try for those who dare) with stripy shirt and trench coat.
Shoes- don't really know what's plus sized about them aside from maybe being wider? Anyhow they have an enviable selection, I can totally see the creative types in Paris in these lace up Oxfords. These white sneakers are a total dead ringer for a pair I have from Carven and they perfectly exemplify French approach to style to me, a familiar icon (Stan Smiths) are stripped back to the essential (it's here where those minimalist Scandis would stop and the Italians would bedazzle the shit out of it) and then one little distinctive detail is added, it's that same contradiction of I'm not doing too much/effortlessness but then with a betraying hint that shows the effort is made and it isn't all accidental. It's also a bit like that Coco Chanel take one accessory away mumbo jumbo, it's a clear show of inten. Fab shoes though, slightly elevates the casual and most definitely not any old trainer, so a piece of interest by itself. Can easily see that working under jeans, formal trousers, leather leggings, with a trench, etc.