Parisians Know Better Than to Wear These 6 Things
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@franziskanazarenus"Sweatpants are a must-have at home. But I almost never see Parisians wearing them with their daily looks. However, Parisians wear their beloved pair of denim always and everywhere. For a good reason: It can be styled super basic and casual or rather chic and elegant. For myself, jeans lay the groundwork for a lot of my outfits." — Franziska Nazarenus
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@sabinasocol"When in Paris (or France in general), wearing a beret is not compulsory. The beret is indeed from France, but not too many Parisians wear it on a daily basis. Instead, euphoric (and very cute) tourists, who take their souvenir photos with a selfie stick in front of the Eiffel Tower, wear them way more often. We stick to the classics. The fashion philosophy 'simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance' by Coco Chanel still meets today's zeitgeist. That's why I love a simple and ageless Little Black Dress."
The little details make this one stand out.
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@annawinck"A typical French outfit is comfortable and effortless chic. An athletic jacket is for sure comfy but not very elegant. So Parisians might wear them when going to their fitness class but won't combine them with their daily outfits. Focus on the high-quality basics. That's probably the secret of a timeless Parisian wardrobe. One must-have of my closet that I keep and wear from season to season is the beige trench coat. You could say a Parisian without a trench coat is like a boulangerie (bakery) without a baguette."
This might just be the greatest trench coat I've seen at this price range.
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@melodiebance"I've never seen one of my Parisian friends wearing a bomber. They (and I) rather stick to timeless jackets and coats like a trench coat, a leather jacket, or a wool coat. The iconic blazer has stood the test of time. I love this sophisticated and timeless essential as you can combine it with everything. Night-out look or the OOTD? It works for both!"
Can't go wrong with this forever classic.
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@emmanuellek_"As Parisians tend to dress rather elegantly, leggings might be too sporty for them. In my opinion, they also optically shorten one's leg and aren't too flattering on everyone (myself included). After all, the most sustainable fashion advice I've learned from French girls is to stick to what you own and wear it for decades. One of my all-time classics is a classy black miniskirt. I love it with black tights and cute Mary Janes."
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@aude_julie"The bigger the bag, the more stuff will be put in it, right? Well, Paris is made for walking, and believe me: It is not very comfortable to carry a huge bag with you for a whole day. Accessories are everything in Paris. I especially love to upgrade a basic outfit with an elegant shoulder bag (like my vintage Chanel Flap Bag, for example). These kinds of bags are super practical!"
