{"id":2979,"date":"2021-06-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/?p=2979"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T00:09:25","slug":"how-to-dress-like-a-french-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/how-to-dress-like-a-french-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dress Like a French Girl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maybe you just finished watching Emily in Paris<\/em><\/a>, or maybe you\u2019ve dreamed about France your whole life. Whatever the case, today I want to talk about how to dress like a French girl \u2013 without looking like a total clich\u00e9 of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I moved to Paris two years ago and I spent one year in France as a kid so I know a bit more than your average American about French girl style<\/a>. I\u2019m always watching what Parisians are wearing as I walk down the street in my fashionable neighborhood, Le Marais<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

French style has certainly evolved over the years. The French style rules<\/a> we all read about 10 years ago have stuck around but certainly evolved with the times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one thing, you\u2019ll see a lot more streetwear (caps, sneakers, hoodies) on Parisians, and less clich\u00e9 polka dots and red berets<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into how to dress like a French girl, no matter where you live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress Like a French Girl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keep it Simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

French girls never wear more than one statement piece per outfit \u2013 including accessories. If you\u2019re wearing a printed dress, keep your bag solid colored. If you\u2019re wearing a printed skirt, keep your top, shoes, and bag solid colored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step in dressing like a French girl is to make sure you have a good closet of wardrobe basics<\/a>. These foundational pieces will help you create the perfect look every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballet Flats Are Your Friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ballet flats are must-have French girl shoes<\/a>. These classic flat shoes are standard in the French girls\u2019 closets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace Vintage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

French girls love vintage clothing<\/a> and they often wear it mixed in with contemporary pieces. There are loads of vintage shops in Paris where you can find amazing pieces from past decades. There are also several French online vintage stores<\/a> where you can shop vintage from anywhere. The best part? You know no one else has what you\u2019ve got! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeans are a Basic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jeans<\/a> are a French girl\u2019s best friend. If you want to dress like a French girl then be sure to have at least one great fitting pair of blue jeans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest When You Can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

French girls like to invest in their wardrobe<\/a>. They prefer buying fewer high-quality pieces rather than many low-quality trendy items. These investment handbags<\/a> are a great place to start when looking for your first luxury purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flip side, French girls know what not to invest in<\/a> when it comes to their wardrobe, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignore Trends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trends are not important to French girls. They basically ignore them, unless a really<\/em> good one comes along that they are sure will stand the test of time. Generally speaking though, most trends are short-lived, and French women know this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stripes Are Forever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clich\u00e9 is true \u2013 French girls really do love wearing stripes! The classic marini\u00e8re<\/em> shirt<\/a> comes in many different styles, but be sure that you have at least one blue and white striped shirt in your wardrobe to dress like a French girl. I have a few great ones by the French brand Petit Bateau. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

French girls rarely wear form-fitting clothing, and they actually prefer to size up when possible. They love the oversized look, but they don\u2019t overdo it, instead opting for just one oversized piece at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voila<\/em>, I hope you enjoyed my tips on how to dress like a French girl! For more French style advice, read these French style books<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here is how to dress like a French girl from anywhere, by an American girl living in the center of Paris for years!\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"how to dress like a French girl","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Here is how to dress like a French girl from anywhere, by an American girl living in the center of Paris for years!","yoast_head":"\nHow to Dress Like a French Girl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here is how to dress like a French girl from anywhere, by an American girl living in the center of Paris for years!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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