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There is no more chicer and recopied style than the Parisian style. The women can do no wrong, regardless of the season.
Just like the stereotypical French girl, they don’t take dressing up too seriously. The styles are never over-the-top, never-try hard, and often a little risqué. Parisian women have an evergreen wardrobe, that never fails year-after-year.
While summer in the city is hot, everyday dresses, whether they are maxi dresses or midi are perfect for an urban setting. Finish off dresses like French girls and opt for ballet flats or sandals, when walking around the city.
Scroll below to recopy Parisian summer outfits straight from the streets of Paris. From white dresses to beige trousers, find that certain je ne sais quoi all summer long.
The French have an innate ability to look impossibly put-together while still exuding an air of nonchalance. The second-skin bodysuit layer is just as good at hugging the body and an easy one-piece layer.
Ground the outfit with classic pieces, like a crisp, white button down and easy sandals.
French women love a shoulder bag, but during those warmer months, there’s only one choice for Parisian women – the basket bag. French fashion would not be complete without a straw bag.
The tote comes in a variety of styles, from a handle bag to a market tote to suit a formal or casual event.
Worn with a pair of denim shorts and a white button down, is an easy, daily go-to outfit formula.
There is still something especially festive, and simple about wearing monochromatic all-white outfits for French women, also American women, during the summer months.
For a casual look, a neutral color palette is ideal for the summer season in the city. Finish off the French way, with a striped sweater over the shoulder.
An unfussy pair of pants make almost any outfit look and feel very French. It also goes without saying that the stylistic opportunities of elevated trousers, especially in neutral colors, are endless.
It also goes without saying that the stylistic opportunities of wide-leg trousers, especially in neutral colors, are endless. For that tailored-to-perfection look, pair the pants with a fitted tank and strappy sandals.
White denim is a wonderful go-to if you want a Parisian style pick-me-up. Everyone has their preferred silhouette that makes them feel most confident and comfortable, but French women prefer a wide-leg, straight fit.
Part of the mastery of French dressing is mixing casual pieces with more formal pieces so you never look overdressed or underdressed. For French girl style, the pieces are simple, but they can be worn in creative ways.
An oversized blazer provides a clean, understated canvas for mixing and matching with other pieces. Worn over biker shorts or tucked into jeans – an oversized blazer is a multipurpose piece for timeless style.
The best hemlines during the summer season are those that skim the floor, therefore elongating the body.
Maxi dresses, in breathable fabrics, offer endless styling opportunities, even in heat waves. Pair with sandals and a straw tote, for a Parisian flair.
No wardrobe is complete without a black midi dress, and that’s true of a quintessential Parisian wardrobe and French style in general. Any well-dressed French woman will likely have a little black dress in her closet.
Whether you choose to dress them up or down, with ballet flats or with white sneakers, either footwear works for the summer months.
A white dress may be so ubiquitously cited as a staple of French girl style as to be cliche, but it’s also an unfailing classic that’s a wardrobe hero year after year.
It is one of those timeless pieces that have been part of a summer capsule wardrobe for decades, but always an essential part of Paris summer fashion. Finish off with straw hats to keep the summer sun out of your eyes.
Nothing signals French summer style quite like floral prints. And if you’re looking for something more basic, a floral mini dress is the perfect summer attire.
Paired with a wide brim hat and an understated leather bag, a floral dress will see you through the hot summer days and straight into autumn.