THIS Is the Real Secret to Dressing Like a French Girl
In honor of Bastille Day, Yahoo Style and Yahoo Beauty are examining what it means to be “French” — the myths, fantasies, and realities that define that certain je ne sais quoi. What’s vrai, what’s faux, and what’s a total faux pas? Read on.
The cliché about French girls is that they exude effortless style at all times: that ineffable quality we call “chic.” But that doesn’t mean French girls constantly swan around in designer duds — au contraire.
The reality is that some of the world’s most stylish French women, like writer and musician Caroline de Maigret, shown above, start their outfits with the same basic elements you do: jeans and a T-shirt. The difference is that they understand the art of accessorizing, adding pieces to elevate their look or dress it down per the occasion. The result? Pure Parisian chic, from the most unfussy of elements.
Ahead, we’ll show you five ways to wear the unofficial French uniform — and teach you how to elevate your jeans and T-shirt in the process.
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