Let’s just face facts—the French do everything better. They eat better, they drink better, and they definitely dress better than, well, pretty much anyone. Find yourself staring at photos of Parisian “it” girls like singer Lou Doillon or actress Clémence Poésy and wondering how they look so utterly perfect all of the time? You aren’t alone.
Break down the wardrobes of these women, and the style rules they live begin to crystalize. Forgo a trendy embellished sweatshirt for a perfectly fitted LBD dress you’ll wear for years, for one. Invest in a few classic luxury items, like a Hermès Kelly, knowing it will ultimately be a value spread over time. And above all, work to perfect a unique style all your own, because half the battle when it comes to dressing well is feeling good in what you are wearing.
To that end, we’ve compiled the 12 fashion rules that the most stylish Parisian women live by. Just because you aren’t French doesn’t mean you can’t dress like you are.
1. Say no to most trends, and develop a signature look.
“Please don’t ask me about trends,” style setter Julia Roitfeld told Vogue. “I’m into buying clothes that make me feel pretty, that flatter me, but I have never cared about having the latest thing.” Parisian fashionistas develop a signature look, and stick with it. They might update their wardrobe with a few trends, but they always stick to a similar aesthetic. This also makes shopping a heck of a lot easier.
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| Actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg. Photo: Getty |
