Get Your Chic On: How to Dress like a Parisian

by Shantell Robertson, Photography by Marisa Kinney Photography

August 12, 2019

9:00 AM

Marisa Kinney

Creating this photoshoot with Marisa Kinney Photography was magical! The vision was to bring to life the daydream of twirling around in a ladylike dress outside a French Chateau (even climbing a tree!). We were inspired by the beautiful feminine colors of Paris and their haute couture fashion.

5 Rules on How to Dress Like a Parisian

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1. Keep it Chic

The easiest way to look chic is to have your outfit be defined as effortless. The simplest way to looking effortless is keeping your ensemble looking graceful, not distasteful.

2. Dress for Yourself and No One Else

The French women will dress for themselves and nobody else. It’s important to have your own style that distinctly defines you.

3. Wear with Confidence

The French women wear their fashion with confidence. Rather than displaying fashion labels on the outside of their clothes and accessories, they will focus more on their sense of style. Wearing head to toe trends are not in style for the French, but instead they encourage combining masculine and feminine pieces.

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4. Keep it Classy

Simplicity mixed with their natural sexiness is the statement of the French girl style. The French women know how to attract attention with out showing too much skin. To keep your look classy is to go for smart looks and not dress overly sexy. The French girl sexiness comes from the way they carry themselves, their walk, and how they leave something to the imagination.

5. Create your Own Unique Style

French women are not shy about their unique style. They create their own style and know what suits them best for their body type and personality. By focusing and developing your own personal sense of style, you will begin to understand the Parisian chic style.