Move over, French girls. Your competition has arrived. While French women may have reigned supreme as the gold standard for classic and timeless style, fashion people are shifting their focus to another region where people tend to dress extremely well: Scandinavian capitals like Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo. While we’ll probably never stop looking to our French friends for inspiration, Scandi women are soaring to the top of our mood boards and saved folders right now. And, in the case of this editor, they’re influencing my shopping cart, too.Since Scandi style is all I can think about right now, I put together a list of the Scandinavian wardrobe basics that they seem to all wear. Effortless, elevated, minimal, and cool are all words I’d use to describe the Scandi aesthetic and taking a look at the outfits below, I think you’ll agree. Look no further for your starter pack to achieving much-talked-about Scandi style.They may favor tailored and classic silhouettes, but Scandi girls aren’t totally immune to the “dad” trends of the moment. They’re big fans of performance sneakers like the runners from Asics and Salomon.Another trend they’re seriously backing are cargo pants. Looking at what women are wearing in cities across the region, I keep spotting one common thread over and over again: relaxed trousers. Effortless and yet always polished, these are the foundation to so many cool outfits in cities like Copenhagen and Stockholm.One thing Scandi women don’t do is over look their simple basics. Since they live in a colder climate, their sweater game is 10/10 and you can find a classic crewneck in any of their wardrobes.For more European style inspiration, read up on the 11 items we’re spotting all over London right now.
