How to dress like a French woman: Spring chic edit
How do dress like a Parisian: this spring edit
Denim Galore
Classic straight jeans, bags, a lof ot white denim and super feminine jackets.
Just a bit of heels
Forget the trainers: whether cycling or scourging the city, Parisians like a chic pair of shoes with a bit of a heel. Boots, slingback, pumps - they elongate the silhouette without killing your back
In love with a good Blouzon
Hard to describe le ‘Blouzon’, a short jacket that can be in a shape of a classic bomber. Chic and timeless, either in leather, wool, nylon of vinyl, they are everywhere in Paris at the moment.
Quiet luxury accessories
Luxurious accessories are very much a key part of Parisian chic but they need to be discreet. Big branding is on its way out: it is best not to be too ostentatious, especially at time of social tensions in France.
A good shirt
A perennial spring staple, worn with chunky cardi or fitted blazers
Mid skirt
French women are always reluctant to embrace extreme trends. So when it comes to skirts, they tend to go midi instead of maxi
Logo less handbags
Quiet Luxury handbags, as in bags without any conspicuous logo, are making a big comeback all over the world, but they have always been a Parisian staple – my favourite in-the-know Parisian brand is Isaac Reina.
Also make sure they can be easily carried while cycling.
Cardigan
Cardigans have always been quintessentially parisian. But while they were slightly out of fashion in the past years, they are making a definite comeback. French Journalist Alexandra Golovanoff has nailed the ultimate french cashmere knits edit – we love her tight and short shaped cardi.
French jewellery on everyone’s radar at the moment
Ballet flats
Tailored Jacket
Classic Loafers
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