Street fashion is constantly evolving
and, even though it is usually associated with rebellious teenagers and youth
subcultures, Parisians usually prefer chic, sober and slightly androgynous
outfits which have already inspired numerous high street brands and some of the
world’s greatest fashion houses, including H&M, Zara, Armani, Ralph Lauren
and Burberry.
While Parisian street fashion tends to
change in response to the latest trends, there are five basic items which every
fashion-conscious woman walking around the streets of Paris seems to possess.
1. A Camel-Coloured Trench Coat
Although Paris is nowhere near as rainy
as London, it is known for its unexpected, sudden showers, which is why
Parisian women tend to wear tight-fitting neutral-coloured trench coats nonstop
from October to April.
For an effortlessly-chic touch, make
sure that your sleeves are rolled up and tie your belt in a knot.
2. A Dark Blazer / Tailored Jacket
Relaxed-fit dark blazers are extremely
versatile and can be used to create slightly masculine looks. One-button tailored
jackets with padded shoulders, on the other hand, are more feminine as they contribute
to creating the illusion of a long and slender figure by emphasizing the waist
and the shoulders.
3. A neutral-coloured t-shirt, shirt or
jumper (depending on the weather)
Depending on the season, Parisian women
are often spotted wearing plain, neutral-coloured t-shirts, shirts and jumpers
underneath their trench coats and blazers. This particular combination is ideal
if you want to look stylish and casual at the same time and, last but not
least, it is suitable for most occasions and urban environments.
4. A Pair of Cuffed Jeans
Cuffed jeans are quickly becoming one
of the world’s most widespread fashion trends, as not only do they look casual
and chic, they are also allow their wearers to show off their ankles or,
alternatively, their shoes. Parisian women seem to have developed a real
passion for cuffed jeans, to the extent that during the past few months,
Emmanuelle Alt, the current editor of French Vogue, has been spotted wearing
cuffed jeans, trousers and even combats, on countless occasions.
5. A Bright-Coloured, Patterned Dress
As versatile as jeans and
neutral-coloured trousers may be, Parisian women know exactly how to step up
their game when the situation requires it. Bright-coloured, patterned dresses
are quite easy to come across in Paris, which is why they are now often
associated with Parisian street fashion. Polka dots, horizontal stripes and
floral motifs are extremely common and light, slightly see-through fabrics are
worn to informal and semi-formal events. However, wearing a patterned dress
won’t suffice, as Parisian street fashion is all about unusual and bold
combinations. In occasion of the last year’s Paris Fashion Week, for example,
fashion blogs and news websites from all over the world shared pictures of
hundreds of women walking around the streets of Paris in elegant,
bright-coloured dresses matched with oversized coats, masculine blazers and
capes.
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