I Did the Research—Here Are 6 Trends Parisians Are Passing On This Season
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@franziskanazarenus"Sweatpants are a must-have at home, but I almost never see Parisians wearing them with their daily looks. However, Parisians wear their beloved pair of jeans always and everywhere. For a good reason: They can be styled super basic and casual or rather chic and elegant. For myself, jeans lay the groundwork for a lot of my outfits."
The fit on these is incredible—and they come in waist sizes 23-37.
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@emmanuellek_"When in Paris (or France in general), wearing a beret is not compulsory. The beret is indeed from France, but not too many Parisians wear it on a daily basis. Instead, tourists who take their souvenir photos in front of the Eiffel Tower, wear them way more often. We stick to the classics. Coco Chanel's fashion philosophy 'simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance' still applies today. That's why I love a simple and ageless little black dress."
The little details make this one stand out.
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@sylviemus_"A typical French outfit is comfortable and effortlessly chic. Parisians might wear athletic jackets when going to their fitness class but generally, they won't combine them with their daily outfits. Focus on the high-quality basics instead. That's probably the secret of a timeless Parisian wardrobe. One must-have of my closet that I keep and wear from season to season is the neutral trench coat. You could say a Parisian without a trench coat is like a boulangerie without a baguette."
This might just be the greatest trench coat I've seen at this price range.
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@andi_mun"I've never seen one of my Parisian friends wearing a bomber. They (and I) rather stick to more classic jackets and coats like a trench coat, a leather jacket, or a wool coat. The iconic blazer has stood the test of time. I love this sophisticated and timeless essential as you can combine it with everything. Night-out look or the OOTD? It works for both!"
When blazers and leather meet, stylish things happen.
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@annelauremais"As Parisians tend to dress rather elegantly, leggings might be too sporty for them. In my opinion, they also optically shorten one's leg (I include myself in this sentiment). After all, the most sustainable fashion advice I've learned from French girls is to stick to what you know and wear it for years. One of my all-time classics is a black miniskirt. I love it with opaque tights and cute Mary Janes."
A leopard-print mini is so good for day to night.
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@tamaramory"The bigger the bag, the more stuff will be put in it, right? Well, Paris is made for walking, and believe me: It is not very comfortable to carry a huge bag with you for a whole day. Accessories are everything in Paris. I especially love to upgrade a basic outfit with an elegant shoulder bag (like my vintage Chanel Flap Bag, for example). These kinds of bags are super practical!"
