Not gonna lie: It’s hard to come up with brands like Sezane but cheaper.
Here’s the problem: Many American brands are cheaper but can’t quite land the French thing. Plenty of French brands channel that same Parisian chic but charge just as much (or more). (Looking at you, Sessùn!)
I need to shop on a budget, and I love Sézane’s style, so I’m always looking for brands like Sézane but cheaper. That said, I’m just as likely to use alternate shopping strategies instead of ditching the brand. There are plenty of barely worn Will jackets on Poshmark and eBay and other resellers. I’d prefer secondhand Sézane jeans to a Quince dupe. Buying American brands at lower price points can mean skimping on quality, and buying French brands from the U.S. can mean canceling out your savings with delivery and tariff costs.
That said, there is a very narrow band of inexpensive French brands and very clever U.S. brands. These are the best.
#1 QUince
Quince has so many beat-for-beat Sézane dupes that we did an entire post on it. The best swap is probably the denim — I actually like Quince’s better since it has a little stretch in it though this is strictly a preference issue. The savings don’t always work out: Their version of the Gabin is virtually indistinguishable from the original…and $80 more expensive.
ROI: 6/10
Frenchiness: 3/10
Sézane-cool vibes: 3/10
#2 Liberté
Quince has so many beat-for-beat Sézane dupes that we did an entire post on it. The best swap is probably the denim — I actually like Quince’s better since it has a little stretch in it though this is strictly a preference issue. The savings don’t always work out: Their version of the Gabin is virtually indistinguishable from the original…and $80 more expensive.
ROI: 7/10
Frenchiness: 10/10
Sézane-cool vibes: 8/10
#3 Monoprix
Monoprix is my go-to for pens, pencils, printer ink, Diet Coke, olive oil, those weird French word puzzles, sunscreen — and indeed clothes. It’s particularly good for straightforward tees, linen pants, swimsuits, and underwear. This dress? This is a great, simple dress, and it’s €56, which is undoubtedly cheaper than what you’d find at Sézane. Much lower hit rate than Sézane, but when it hits, it hits. (FTR the homewares can be amazing.)
ROI: 8/10
Frenchiness: 10/10
Sézane-cool vibes: 2/10
Monoprix does not ship directly to the U.S.
#4 AN'GE
An’ge is a 40-year-old French brand that channels some of that same whimsical vibe — not consistently but often enough to make it worth a look. That shirt on the left? That’s a really great shirt. Some dresses look quite Sézane-y, while others look — Farm Rio? It’s getting there. Not a Sézane replacement but there’s enough here that it’s worth a bookmark.
ROI: 5/10
Frenchiness: 10/10
Sézane-cool vibes: 3/10
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