The Anti-Trend Outfit Every European Wears Multiple Times Per Week

Paris . Copenhagen . Lisbon. London . Each of these European capitals may have distinct style codes, but there's a few common ideas that form the through line for the continent's stereotypically polished sense of style. For one, women in these cities tend to rely on a tight edit of high-quality, timeless wardrobe staples that they always come back to—items like a pair of straight-leg jeans, loafers, trousers, button-down shirts, and a great blazer. They also share a few ways of styling them. One outfit I've noticed them iterating on year after year is the combination of a crisp button-down shirt and classic (largely straight-leg or slim-straight) jeans .

First of all, I love this look because it ensures you look put-together, even on your most casual of days. It's also the perfect base upon which to employ shoes and accessories that play to your personal style, so I can guarantee you'll never look like everybody else when wearing it. Lastly, and most importantly, it's squarely in the anti-trend category which means it's one to wear now and keep in rotation all year and for years (even decades!) to come.

Ahead, I pulled together a few of my current favorite ways my European friends are styling the button-down-and-jeans look right now and added some shopping options to inspire your next look, too.

It just doesn't get any more classic than this. Everyone has a white button-down shirt, blue jeans, and a black belt in their closet, and thrown together it's an easy and sophisticated look that will truly never be out of style.

H&M Oxford Shirt

Levi's Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

B-Low the Belt Milla Gloss Belt

Tory Burch Cap-Toe Quilted Ballet Flats

Aesther Ekme Lagune Bowling Mini Leather Shoulder Bag

To make the combo feel a tad more current, try a denim fit like a relaxed or baggy jean. Layer with a trench coat to keep things looking classic overall.

Avec Les Filles Belted Drape Trench Coat

Madewell The Oversize Straight Hem Signature Poplin Shirt

AFRM Archer Seamed Barrel Jeans

Madewell The Debbie Slingback Pump

When it comes to making this outfit your own, it all comes down to the details. Styling the shirt with a half tuck gives it more undone look that transitions well into the evening. Crystal-embellished kitten heels don't hurt, though.

J.Crew Garçon Classic Shirt in Cotton Poplin

Good American Good Ease High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Gucci Tom Crystal Gg Mesh Slingback Pumps

For shoes, the move is to opt for something equally as timeless like a pair of loafers or ballet flats. You can never go wrong with a pair of black ballet flats to make the whole thing feel elevated.

MANGO Fitted Cotton Shirt

AGOLDE Riley Long High Rise Straight Jeans

MANOLO BLAHNIK Veralli Bow-Detailed Leather Ballet Flats

Striped shirting and ecru-toned jeans feel a little bit more fresh and interesting, but still have the overall tone of being non-trendy.

Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Stripe Cotton Oxford Shirt

Reformation Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans

Tony Bianco X Revolve Krista Sandal

I love how Débora Rosa added a pair of T-strap pumps for a vintage feel.

Good American Poplin Shirt

KHAITE Danielle High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans

Sezane Hortense High Sandals

Keep the accessories minimal and classic. A great metal-link watch makes for the ideal finishing touch.

MANGO Oversize Poplin Shirt

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

Fossil Raquel Bracelet Watch, 26mm X 32mm