I recently spent a weekend in NYC, one of my favorite places to people-watch with fashion trends in mind. I spotted one outfit combination, in particular, on just about every street corner from Midtown to the Lower East Side that gives major French-girl vibes. The look features three of fall 2026's biggest trends: a long trench coat, loose jeans, and ballet pumps. Each trend just so happens to be available in chic abundance over at Nordstrom.

The combo is so easy and effortless that it's clear why it's a favorite among the city's fashion set. To pull it off, all you need to add is a top of your choice, from a cropped tee to a simple sweater. Ahead, you can check out visual outfit inspiration on how to style the look and shop my top Nordstrom picks for each piece. Here's to getting dressed in five minutes flat.

The Outfit Blueprint

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Get the Look

MANGO Shirt Collar Belted Trench Coat

Nothing like a designer-looking coat to elevate any look.

Levi's Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

These Levi's are 50% off right now.

Steve Madden Steffi Pump

Super chic ballet pumps.

Long Trench Coats

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Shop Long Trench Coats

Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Belted Trench Coat

H&M Oversized Twill Trench Coat

COS Check-Detail Belted Cotton Trench Coat

Wallis Wide Lapel Trench Coat

Noize Abby Faux Leather Trench Coat

Belle & Bloom Long Lost Lover Soft Maxi Trench

COS Mock-Neck Cotton Trench Coat

MANGO Double Breasted Cotton Trench Coat

BOSS Calili Trench Coat

London Fog Hooded Single Breasted Maxi Trench Coat

Loose Jeans

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Shop Loose Jeans

Levi's Low Loose Jeans

AGOLDE Loose Wide Leg Jeans

Madewell The Perfect Wide Leg Airy Denim Jeans

Levi's Loose Bootcut Jeans

Good American Low Rise Loose Jeans

Madewell The Low Rise Loose Jeans

Reformation Cary Slouchy High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

Madewell Relaxed Bootcut Jeans

Good American Vintage Low Loose Wide Leg Jeans

Madewell The Low Rise Loose Jeans

Ballet Pumps

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Shop Ballet Pumps

Tony Bianco Maddi Block Heel Pump

Jack Rogers Maddy Square Toe Pump

Maison Margiela Tabi Ballerina Pump

Vince Camuto Jenlea Ballet Flat

Sam Edelman Rosa Pump

Jeffrey Campbell Trustee Pump

rag & bone Poppi Ballet Pump

Candie's Savage Pump

Reformation Terry Ballet Pump

Prologue Shoes Julien Bow Detail Block Heel Flat