There are many reason why French style is know worldwide and remains popular beyond trends and time. It’s bohemian, effortless and can adapt trendy easily items because the base is timeless. That combination make a Parisian chic outfits which are the perfect emergency wardrobe for all those times when the old feeling of having nothing to wear creeps up on you again. Because in the end we will always have Paris!
What makes Parisian chic outfits so popular? It might be the nostalgia. The style lets us dream of Coco Chanel visiting the countryside, Jane Birkin walking the streets of Paris with a raffia basket, Brigitte Bardot sunbathing in Biarritz, or Carla Bruni softly singing into a mic. So nonchalant and bohemian.
But what does that mean actually? Nonchalant means effortless and bohemians were a soft pre-version of hippies. So the characteristic and the energy of the style is very free. In combination with timeless pieces, like slingback flats, or classic prints like horizontal stripes in blue and white it is a perfectly balanced combination. And French fashion icons additionally helped to form a picture over the years. So has the variety of vintage shops you find in Paris, younger fashion brands, of course the big French fashion houses, French pharmacy beauty products, and many other details. Time to bring Parisian chic into our wardrobes.
Famous French style icons
From left to right: Coco Chanel in Auvergne in the 1910s, Brigitte Bardot in Paris in the 1960s, Ines de la Fressange on set for Chanel in the 19080s.
Classic Parisian chic
Start with a simple, more loosely fitted base and make sure to bring in some maritime stripes. Cropped jackets, slightly flared suit pants and jersey button downs make an effortless yet chic combination. Then add some slingback flats from Carel in bright red for a pop of color, some vintage jewelry pieces like this find from Dior, and a tote bag from Tôteme.
Celine
J.W. Anderson
Frame
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Elegant Parisian chic
The code to French elegance is to never push for sexy too hard. Which is why you can perfectly combine a pencil skirt with some tweet. Then add some mules and a vintage Chanel bag. Pearly accessories like a ring from Sylvia Toledano and earrings from David Yurman will round up the Coco Chanel reference.
Alexander McQueen
Patou
Monolog Blahnik
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Casual Parisian chic
Keep your Parisian chic while strolling around in a comfy outfit. Make sure to size up so everything can breeze a little. With a linen button down, jeans, and ballet flats, your effortless base is set. For some bohemian flair, add a cardigan from Miu Miu, a raffia bag from Loewe, and a pair of sunglasses from Celine.
Brunello Cucinelli
Patou
Alaïa
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Playful Parisian chic
For a playful Parisian chic style a mix of vintage and bohemian pieces in an effortless combination. A good base is a romantic yet comfortable midi dress with a denim jacket. Perfectly work with a bucket bag, Alaïa espandrilles, a Dior Silk scarf, and Dries van Noten earrings.
Rouge
Anine Bing
Louis Vuitton
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Weekly inspiration
In the manner of this week’s homage to France, this week’s corresponding inspiration is the French book manufacture ‘Assouline’. Besides the maison’s wonderful contributions about designers, jewelers, artists, or culinary excursions, the ‘travel from home’ collection is the most dreamy, astonishing collection of photographs and insides from special places to visit around the globe. It’s more then a coffee table book because its a true experience.
