Image via Wikipedia
French women have been romanticized by popular culture as the acme of the fashion world. The reputation is well earned. French women are known for dressing fashionably no matter what the most popular trend is. They carry this reputation because they know how to dress for their body shapes and take advantage of classic styles to emphasize their best assets.
So what can you do to borrow a page from the French fashion book and become the face of classic chic within your own circle of friends? Get back to basics and make sure that your standard wardrobe has some of these essentials.
Find a good quality trenchcoat. An excellent trenchcoat – be it black, camel, red or white – will carry you far in your fashion journey. A neutral colored coat will allow you a template to build the rest of your outfit around and a colored trenchcoat establishes your custom style with a signature color. A shorter length will help you maintain your sense of self, especially if you’re not sporting a fashion model’s height.
Do French women wear jeans? They certainly do, but never with trainers or other types of sports shoes. They also avoid the dreaded “mom jeans” and instead opt for a more fitted pair of pants.
A crisp white shirt and a smart blazer will carry the rest of your outfit from the boardroom to the boardwalk. The jacket is even better if it’s a neutral color that sports chic brass buttons that really emphasize the classic look you’re aiming for. Think over-50 French model Ines de la Fressange. Finally, don’t forget classic cashmere.











