French Wardrobe Fundamentals

Relating to type and style, French ladies simply have a sure je ne sais quoi. There’s an effortlessness and quiet sophistication they’ve that all of us need to emulate. For those who’ve ever taken a visit to France, particularly to Paris, you in all probability seen that the French ladies’s type is so subtle and stylish…however understated! On this put up, I’m sharing 10 basic French wardrobe necessities you’ll need to have in your closet for effortlessly stylish and complicated type. All of those items work collectively to create a little bit mini French capsule wardrobe too…

I just lately took a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Paris and attended Paris Style Week…you possibly can learn all about it right here.

#1) The Striped Shirt

The striped shirt, also called marinière or Breton, is such a French basic. The striped shirt I’m carrying is by Sezane and has a extra outsized match, which I actually take pleasure in (I’m carrying a Small). It even has sufficient room within the arms that you would layer underneath it too. It’s such an excellent fundamental in a really versatile, wearable print. On this look, I’m carrying the striped shirt styled with a basic pair of blue denims. These are a high-rise pair in a large leg which might be roomy (in a great way). They’ve this easy look to them. I’m carrying a dimension 6. The belt I’m carrying is on this yummy brown tone with refined gold accents. On my ft, I’m carrying some cute clogs which might be tremendous comfy and have a really manageable, low heel. I’m carrying a dimension US 8.

Word: Up to now, I’ve talked about that horizontal stripes aren’t fairly as flattering as vertical stripes. However don’t utterly low cost the striped shirt. There are type tweaks you possibly can implement to make it work…like including a 3rd layer as I did! Extra about this blazer under…

Extra About Sezane

Sezane is a French model that not solely has lovely kinds with unimaginable materials, I actually align with the model’s values for eco-conscious, sustainable items, and their charitable contributions to youngsters’s training and help of breast most cancers analysis. They’re an all-around fantastic model and I’m so grateful I acquired to accomplice with them in an upcoming video.

#2) White Button-Down Shirt

The subsequent French fundamental is a wardrobe important no matter the place you reside. The button-down I’m carrying above is a little more outsized, however that doesn’t imply it is best to shrink back from it! It has fairly a little bit of versatility. You possibly can depart it untucked, tuck it in, half-tuck it, tie it, belt it, layer underneath it, and use it as a coverup. There are such a lot of methods to type your button-down and on this look, I folded it underneath to get a extra streamlined look. I styled it with the identical denims and belt from look #1 and a pair of brown suede booties. It is a basic look regardless of the place you might be!

#3) Blazer

I particularly picked this navy, double-breasted, gold button blazer as a result of it screams Parisian and French-chic to me. This blazer can also be from Sezane and has a extra outsized longline match. The material has this very refined ribbing you can simply inform is high-quality once you contact it. Typically longer jackets or coats like this may be difficult for petite ladies, however all it’s a must to do is spotlight the waist like I did within the look above by including the brown waistbelt, tucking within the shirt, and leaving the jacket open as an alternative of buttoned up. This blazer is a basic piece regardless of the place you reside however remains to be very subtle, stylish, and it’ll final for years and years. Sizing: I’m carrying a dimension 6.

For those who’re petite, I shared 15 game-changing type ideas in this must-read put up!

#4) Trench Coat

Nothing says Europe like a classy trench coat! For those who’ve adopted me for some time this Sandro trench in all probability seems acquainted…I wore is throughout Europe two summers in the past and I’m nonetheless carrying it now. This one has beautiful, pleated particulars that make it a basic-with-a-twist however actually any basic tan trench will provide you with that quintessential Parisian look. And because it’s such a basic wardrobe fundamental, you’ll put on it for years and years to return. I linked just a few lovely trench choices under…

#5) Basic Denims

You’ve seen these denims all through this put up, however I needed to reiterate that discovering your good pair of basic denims is a should for any purposeful wardrobe…not only a French-inspired one 😉 These are tremendous high-rise (about 11”) and hit proper across the stomach button on me. I really like this rise however it’s actually vital so that you can know what rise works finest for your physique. Relying in your torso size, the rise that works on me may not work on you so be sure you strive totally different rises to search out your good match. I additionally love the silhouette and wash of those denims and really feel like they’re the proper basic French type. But when wide-leg isn’t your type, go together with a basic pair of straight-leg denims as an alternative. They’re simply as versatile and basic.

#6) Structured Impartial Bag

French ladies don’t usually put on a ton of logos or “loud” luggage and equipment. In case you have a finger on the heartbeat of style, you’ve in all probability heard the phrases “stealth wealth” or “quiet luxurious” currently. It mainly simply means carrying high-quality objects which might be subtle and timeless that don’t exhibit logos.
That’s why I counsel having a basic, impartial, structured bag that has no logos and really minimal {hardware} to get essentially the most timeless choice with most versatility. The Celine bag is the proper instance and is so stylish. I’ve had this for years and use all of it. the. time. It doesn’t should be an costly, designer bag but when it’s one thing you’ll use for years and years, you would possibly need to make investments a little bit extra on it. I linked some high-quality choices in mid-range worth factors under.

#7) White Sneakers

The subsequent three basic French wardrobe necessities are all…SHOES! The primary is white sneakers. White sneakers was once form of a no-no in Europe for some time however now the white sneaker is “in” in France. However once more, they’re holding the kinds of their white sneakers very basic and streamlined with no loud logos, gildings, and so on. The Veja sneakers above are an excellent instance of a modern pair of sneakers which might be basic and complicated. Sezane additionally has some lovely choices that I linked under.

#8) Ballet Flats

One other pair of sneakers that’s very basic French type are ballet flats! The pair I’m carrying are black and brown so that they’re very versatile. They’re by Fendi so that they’re pricier, however I’ve had them for years! And when you think about value per put on, they’re value it. I all the time counsel the 80/20 rule in relation to purchasing…spend 80% of your funds on fundamentals and 20% on traits. These ballet flats would fall into that 80% class.

#9) Basic Black Pumps

The final pair of sneakers to have in your Parisian wardrobe is a pair of basic black pumps. The pair I’m carrying has a little bit little bit of a twist with the white slingback strap, however their coloring nonetheless makes them very basic, subtle, and exquisite. Any form of fabulous black heel would work for this and also you would possibly have already got a pair in your closet!

#10) Scarf

Once I studied in Paris whereas I used to be in school, the very first thing that stood out to me when noticing what French ladies wore was the scarves! Being from Watertown, NY, I used to be used to carrying scarves purely to maintain heat…however by no means as an intentional style accent.
A shawl may be very elegant, stylish, classically French, and a logo of French type. I’m carrying a Sezane scarf above that has a good looking, refined print that’s very wearable however nonetheless provides a pop of colour. I share a bunch of the way to put on a shawl in an older put up right here. However with this scarf, I made a decision to first tie it on my purse and liked the look. Then I needed to get a little bit extra artistic and styled it with a pearl necklace. I truly noticed this on TikTok and knew I needed to strive it!

Which of those French wardrobe necessities are you going so as to add to your closet? Tell us within the feedback under!

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