The new parisienne style explained in 7 rules of French fashion
Easy and cool guide for a parisienne style even if you don’t live in Paris, looking at the new French icons.
It has always been easy to say, “Paris style”, dressing like a French is an art which doesn’t necessarely require Made in France brands to be chic even with a simple pair of jeans. Emily Cooper knows it well, the main character of the popular Netflix tv series, when she arrives in Paris it immediately becomes clear that she’s American and that she’s not from Paris.
Too many colorful matches, bold details and too many logos on evidence.
On the contrary, Sylvie, her boss at the communication and marketing agency, she’s the emblem of what it means to have a cool French style according to French ladies’ codes: refined looks, mostly black but with few touches of color, everything reduced to the essential where the accessory or a slit becomes the center of the image. Dare without exaggerating.
In short: dictate trends and do not follow them. Many women aspire to achieve this allure, but only a few know the authentic recipe.
Far from the clichéd image of Paris girls, made with sailor stripes and tweed suits, here’s that the contemporary Paris style is associated to Camille Charriere, Monica Ainley, Sabina Socol, Lou Doillon or Jeanne Demas. Portrayed in street style poses during fashion weeks or selfies in front of rococo mirrors or in their homes overlooking the Eiffel Tower, these businesswomen express their personal creativity through combinations. Scrolling their accounts, we have summarized here some style lessons that we can adapt to our wardrobe to look like a Parisienne, even if we do not live in Paris.
1
You should never miss a pair of jeans: no matter the cut but be faithful to that model and wear it on every occasion. Also, to go partying.
2
The bag is never maxi or micro, but of the right size to contain only the necessary. Compact models, therefore, that can be easily carried on the shoulder or by hand: you go from seasonal it-bags to fabric models or straw bags to walk along the Seine.
3
The high heel is not a must-have: wear comfortable shoes such as flats, sneakers and an endless collection of ankle boots. So many slides in the summer.
4
Steal something from the male wardrobe: an over jacket, a shirt or - even - jeans
5
Nude is cool, but never too explicit: better an important neckline or a semi-transparent dress. Try also the super mini.
6
Outerwear clothing: so, it is better to invest in a good leather jacket, a perfectly cut trench coat or a tailored coat.
7
Accessories are everything, jewelry even more. Design pieces maybe found in some market, are the secret to transform a day dress into an evening garment.
