4 basic principles of French women's fashion style

When it comes to dressing beautifully and delicately, we must definitely talk about French women. Whether on the street or at a corner cafe, the French lady's outfit is still strong enough to hold the gaze of others. It's difficult to list all the fashion rules of French women, but in short, French women's fashion style also reflects their personality: not trying too hard. Jeanne Damas – a famous French fashion icon, founder of the famous fashion brand Rouje – once said:

 

For me, essential pieces need to be in a fashion wardrobe that you can wear all day. Over the years, I've found styles and outfits that make me comfortable, while also flattering my body type. I can't speak for other women, but for me personally, the key to Dressing like a Parisian is simplicity.

 

French women's fashion style like Jeanne Damas Photo: Instagram Jeanne Damas.

We invite you to join ACFC in quickly reviewing the 4 most basic fashion principles of stylish French women and learn how to become a “très chic” lady like them!

 

1. Jeans: please don't miss it

French women love straight-leg jeans in classic blue denim. Note that denim must be one color, not dyed to fade, not create a frayed or torn effect. This style of pants is easy to combine with a blazer or knitted sweater. Along with flats or high heels, the overall outfit helps you exude the beauty of movement.

 

Famous representatives of contemporary French fashion style including Camille Charriere, Monica Ainley, Sabina Socol, Lou Doillon, Jeanne Demas… always freely share their images and tips on dressing on social networks. It's easy to pick up their mix & match tips and adapt them to your wardrobe to look like a Parisian, even if you don't live in Paris!

 

 

2. Classic handbags

Living in the fashion capital, French women do not depend on bag trends covering the catwalks of all seasons. They don't confine themselves to maxi or micro sized bags, no matter how viral they are. A classic shoulder bag large enough to hold the essentials without being too bulky is what they prefer. The style and color will exude a discreet and elegant look, and they are also large enough to easily fit into a bicycle bag for girls to move around the city.

The trend of choosing handbags according to the fashion style of French women

 

Parisian women are famous for investing in high-quality fashion items. They often combine affordable pieces with specially designed pieces. Therefore, a simple outfit with blue jeans and a white T-shirt will also be upgraded to a strong style because they are combined with sophisticatedly designed shoes and handbags.

 

 

3. An all-day shoe

High heels are not a must for French ladies: expand your choice to comfortable shoes like flats, sneakers and ankle boots.

Trends come and go, but French women's fashion style always stands the test of time! And no matter what era we are in, we always want to “upgrade” our fashion sense to be as sophisticated as a Parisian girl.

4. Blazers

A versatile blazer will balance any outfit, suit both formal or casual styles, and can be worn in every season. That's why blazers occupy an important place in French women's wardrobe. Voila, you should totally learn this smart fashion secret from them.

Please note some of the following principles: this blazer should be tailored according to your measurements but not tight at the waist, the hem must reach the tip of your thumb. Black or navy blue are the easiest to wear and coordinate, and checkered or brown/beige shirts are also popular. Blazers can be worn

with everything from jeans to dresses and makes every outfit look more upscale.

 

Some suggestions for matching outfits with blazers:

• Breton shirt (horizontal striped shirt) + jeans + boots
• Knitted dress + boots
• Midi skirt + chunky boots