We at Bright Side have read a lot of French influencer blogs, and we want to share the key features of their local style.
1. A purse should be small
Usually, you can find a lot of useful things for any situation in a lady’s purse. But this is not true for French women. They prefer small bags.
Taking only what you need on a certain day is the indicator of a simple attitude toward life. If you see a French woman with a big bag, she is most likely going to the beach or the market to get some fresh food.
2. There’s never too much “oversize”
In the wardrobes of French women, you won’t find any tight pants or blouses that show off the entire body. Instead, they wear big coats, cardigans, and dresses. They create a more expensive look which is also more comfortable to wear.
Model, writer, and blogger Rouje Jeanne Damas loves oversize, “I absolutely always buy in a bigger size. This is true for coats and sweaters — I always get a bigger size because I think it looks far more chic if it’s loose-fitting rather than tight.”
3. They wear cardigans instead of tops
French women often combine clothes that seem to be from completely different worlds. For example, they often wear cardigans with underwear.
Influencer from Paris, Aïda Sané, thinks that it’s a great idea, “A cardigan can have a little grandma vibe, so the fact that you’re tucking into your jeans, shorts, or skirt is a great update and a way to not get bored of your clothes too easily.”
4. They tuck in their sweaters
To create an interesting look, you sometimes need to wear ordinary clothes in a new way. French girls know how to create an amazing look using just a sweater and jeans. They tuck in the sweater to create a fold.
“Sweater tucking into high-waisted jeans has been my go-to since I was in school, especially when it’s a bit too long for me. It’s perfect on a casual day, paired with sneakers or with kitten heels for an instantly casual chic look,” Aïda Sané says.
5. They borrow more than a white shirt from men.
French girls don’t just wear men’s classic shirts and big jackets, but also pants. Try wearing girlfriend jeans instead of ordinary skinny jeans. They are quite straight but not baggy like boyfriend jeans.
6. They love stripes.
Breton stripes are the first thing you think about when it comes to Paris fashion. And there’s a reason why: in 1856, Breton stripes became part of the navy uniform in France.
The local people loved the pattern so much that it became a great solution for situations when they didn’t know what to wear. They look great on women of any age and are great for almost any style.
7. A little bit of gold instead of lots of cheap jewelry
French girls don’t really care about cheap jewelry. Why wear plastic bracelets and cheap earrings when you need just a simple gold pendant or some small earrings instead.
These accessories are always in trend and they look great with anything. During the day, gold is not very visible, and in the evening, it’s great for adding the finishing touches to a look, especially with red lips.
8. Men’s watches instead of lady’s
Women all around the world try to choose small lady’s watches, trendy fitness trackers, or simply use their smartphone screen to check the time. But French girls love massive watches that look like men’s. Especially if the color is silver — these watches are absolutely timeless.
Writer, artist, and blogger Louise Ebel writes about the secrets of French style and the importance of accessories, “Think about wearing a trench, flats, red lips with a simple white T-shirt, and elegant accessories, like a black beret or a men’s watch.”
9. French women love combining different textures
French women don’t like very bright accessories and colors, but instead, they combine different textures. They could be the same or similar color but a different texture, like satin with leather, or suede with lace. Their favorite combination is silk and cashmere.
10. They love simple colors and matching clothes
