There are of course many kinds of Parisian women. The "Parisian woman" in the minds of foreigners is slender, elegant and has extraordinary taste; the French people's impression of "Parisian woman" may be a little more capricious and picky. French writer Sacha Guitry said: "To be Parisian is not to be born in Paris, but to be reborn in Paris."
The "Parisian women" we want to learn from are not just those who live in Paris or were born in Paris; they are usually also true believers in the famous saying "Fashion fades, style endures" believer.
Strictly speaking, their lower abdomens are not necessarily flat, but they are elegant and well-proportioned and exude confidence. I often joke with my friends: "Even if Parisian women only wear garbage bags, they still feel that they are the most beautiful in the whole street." Confidence is their eternal fashion indicator. Therefore, on the streets of Paris, we can see women wearing different styles.
Although every Parisian woman may have several different elements in her wardrobe (windbreaker, navy striped coat, little black dress, ballet flats...), But clever matching all depends on personal taste. Whether it is a handsome dress or a feminine style, it always shines with confidence in a low-key and elegant manner.
Parisian women also have a life of daily necessities and daily necessities. They do not wear stilettos all day long, carry high-quality designer bags, and elegantly eat macarons and drink afternoon tea in cafes. Parisian women who don’t care about fashion and only pursue classics know what suits them. Of course, I also know that I don’t suit those outfits. In (How? Don’t? Be Parisian), a classic self-deprecating book from a Parisian perspective, it lists the looks that Parisian women should avoid:
1. Too long Or nails with jewelry attached: The French manicure in our impression is an elegant and simple style. Maybe it has something to do with the French habit of chewing nails? As for jewelry, it is a must-have for Parisian women. All types of designs are highly accepted. Both exaggerated and low-key have their own preferences, so there is no need to make a fuss about nails.
2. Vulgar sexiness: mini skirt, busty outfit, over-the-knee boots, heavy makeup. Fashion magazines occasionally have special topics on "How to match these elements without looking vulgar", implying that these things have vulgar genes.
3. Clothing that is too close to the body and exposes the curves: Even if Parisian women, who are naturally long and slim, are not paper people and do not care about the naturally slightly protruding belly, the clothes that are too close to the body still walk in elegance. On the tightrope between kitsch and kitsch.
4. Pendants hanging on bags or mobile phones: too childish patterns (eg: Hello Kitty). Not to mention pendants, I have the impression that Parisian women don’t even have cute mobile phone cases (maybe because they are not as cheap and diverse as in Taiwan). French children's clothing also rarely features well-known cartoon patterns.
5. Messy dyed hair (as if it had just been painted by Paul Smith fashion master himself) or several types of highlighted hair: Master Smith is an expert in playing with lines and colors! Parisian women don't like neat hairstyles and advocate order in chaos (naturalness); hair dyeing also pays attention to color coordination, and the purpose of highlighting is to make the overall hair show a natural luster.
6. Cheap materials (such as man-made fiber, lycra): Parisian women who pursue classics like to be durable, and it is best to use natural materials. Pure cotton or linen shirts, pure silk square scarves, and leather handbags are the taste. Of course, it doesn’t have to be high-quality products. Parisian women who are budget-conscious prefer products with exquisite design and excellent texture. It doesn’t have to be new. Digging for treasures in second-hand stores or discount websites is also one of the challenges of proving your taste.
7. Things with too ostentatious or blingy trademarks: (classic plaid from D&G or Louis Vuitton), T-shirts with plain messages like I'm the best. There is no doubt that Parisian women adore classics. Pops of color and bright colors can complement the basic colors, but they cannot overwhelm them.
8. Suburban accent: If conversation can be considered part of appearance, Parisian women do have a unique urban accent. Although complaining is a characteristic of Parisian women, elegant Parisian women still avoid speaking out.
9. Low-waisted jeans reveal high-waisted thongs and pierced body rings (outdated and bad taste): Although Parisian women do not reject sexy thongs, and the lace design of French underwear is also beautiful, but not I will always want to remind others that I am wearing a thong.
10. Asexual reproduction: Blindly worshiping fashion magazines, completely copying others, and forgetting to create your own style is definitely a taboo. Probably only young girls will imitate the clothes of their idols. Parisian women even have to design the dining table for banquets to be unique to show the taste of the hostess. Of course, they will not completely imitate other people's clothes.
These 10 points are of course only a semi-joking reference.
However, compare it with the former French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy