Parisian style never fails to impress me every time I visit the city.
It feels like they’re always effortlessly fashionable.
And that makes sense. When you have the right pieces in your wardrobe, outfits can just be easily thrown together.
Because when you have…
- Cute tights
- Nice flats
- A simple but stylish dress
- A pretty overcoat
You can be out of the door to fashionably meet your friend at a local coffee shop.
Dressing like a Parisian means you’re not fussy, but going for a timeless style. And if you find yourself wondering how they do it, then I promise you, there’s no reason to feel intimidated. It really is so easy to pull it off.
1. Classics Rather Than Trends
Parisian women tend to invest in timeless pieces of clothing, jewelry, and footwear.
It’s one of the key elements of Parisian chic.
They don’t follow the fast fashion trends, but instead, try to adopt looks that might add a twist (or compliment) to their existing wardrobe.
Think of them as “perfect basics.”
And here what I mean by that:
- You’re filling your closet up with pieces that all work together.
- Your outfits consist of mainly neutrals with some pops of color.
- You might have one statement piece for different outfits.
Also, this is great because then your closet is filled up with clothing you’d actually wear, not a sweater or shoes you haven’t worn in 2 years.
2. Pops of Color from Accessories
I know I brought this up in passing above, but I’m going to quickly cover it a bit more.
With classic Parisian style, Parisian woman tend to go for outfits that are more understated, but use accessories to brighten things up.
So they might pair their look with a bright-colored scarf, earrings, handbag, or shoes.
That way, the rest of their outfit is more suitable for all situations.
3. Comfort Comes First
Style does not necessarily come from 5-inch heels.
Parisian women will try to find pieces that are going to fit them well, but fit comfortably.
Is this a hard and fast rule? Nope, but it is something that they tend to do.
So if you want to be stylish but comfortable, then it might require just spending a bit more time at the mall to find the right pieces.
4. Coats
Pea coats, over coats, trench coats, it doesn’t matter which ones you get, just get a few.
They instantly add more style to your outfit, and I would know.
Every time I put on my camel coat or my black pea coat, my outfit instantly looks leveled up.
Also, it’s something I saw the Parisian women running around in, and they always look incredible!
5. Semi-Formal Might Have Been Their Creation
Parisian women are always ready!
Whether they have a quick meeting or errand to run, they’ll dress in a way that’s always presentable yet comfortable.
Their effortless look is a little more sophisticated for casual, and just enough for formal.
6. Statement Accessories
This one is a quick and simple tip when it comes to Parisian outfits and how they’re pulled together.
A way to subtly show your good taste is to choose a statement accessory.
Let the necklace, earrings, purse, or whatever you’re wearing, make an impact on your look. And of course, make sure it’s something that’s classy and high-quality.
7. It’s All About the Fit
Clothes that complement their body type are the ones they love.
This means they’re being more mindful and taking more time with their clothing choices.
So while it might be easy to go to the mall, not find what you’re looking for, and make a purchase based on the belief that you “have to get something” (I’ve so been here), you walk away and come back another week instead.
Wardrobes should be built out carefully over time.
Also, Parisian women are gonna be going to tailors to get their outfits to work well with their body type. So I’d definitely recommend doing that!
8. They’re Not a Walking Advertisement
A luxury that speaks for itself by the way it looks is what they’re going to choose.
For them, branded clothing isn’t important.
What matters is the way they look and the impression they leave. If it looks good and they like it, great, they’re gonna buy it.
It doesn’t matter if Instagram is telling them they need a $900 bag to be fashionable. If it’s not worth it, they ignore it.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.