Chic Parisianista

How to dress French when you are not. Wear a classic jacket or coat

One of the more popular reader questions around here is how to dress French. For this week's FocusOnStyle 15th anniversay online post, let's revisit these very chic & classic jacket and coat tips from 2010 which remain very relevant & stylish today and onwards. That's what timeless French chic is all about... the right pieces in your wardrobe that both endure and look modern.  Would you like a boost to help you get the look? Please add yourself to the C'est Chic Crash Course announcement list. I'll let you know when the program opens! --S.H. French Chic Style Tips: Outerwear Rules 3 Women | 3 Looks | All Classic | How they did it Do you want to know how to

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How to Be a Chic Parisianista Tip #2: Wear Nice Underwear

“I don’t always wear underwear. When I’m in the heat, especially, I can’t wear it. Like, if I’m wearing a flower dress, why do I have to wear underwear?” --Naomi Campbell, supermodel. The How To Be A Chic Parisianista Series | 7 Steps to French Chic Maybe not wearing underwear with flower dresses in the heat is an English thing, but the French seem to have the opposite approach: wear it come rain or shine, hot or cold – no questions asked. Definitely wear it appreciatively, discreetly (not on the outside displayed for everyone!), beautifully, and above all - confidently. After all, you never know when you’re going to flash a French dad at the school fair like La Mom

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Chic Parisianista Tip #1: Invest in a Pair of Ballet Flats…

This entry is part 1 in the series How To Be A Chic Parisianista | Paris Chic Tips The How To Be A Chic Parisianista Series | 7 Steps to French Chic French Style Tip #1:Invest in a Pair of Ballet Flats How to look french? Wear ballet flats. Any chic Parisienne has at least one, if not, three pairs of ballet flats. They are a staple in every Parisian woman's wardrobe because they go with everything - shorts, pants, capris, skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, bathing suits, or nothing at all (very Parisian!) And the great thing about flats is that you can find them in all sorts of colors, prints, and prices. So, would you like to look a

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