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French Fashion Style Guide for Women

"The Best of French Womenswear and Clothing!"

French fashion style. Outfit from promod.com
French womenswear model shot from promod.com

French Fashion Style. So sleek. So chic. That's what I associate with French womenswear. The main reason why I created this page is to simply inspire you to implement the "less is more"-philosophy French women have had for several decades.

The French have been the pioneers of chic fashion for hundreds of years. From Chanel to Givenchy, they all share the same vision:

Smart, timeless, sophisticated yet feminine style!

You can easily notice French womens simplicity in their style. Yet they ooze of discreet sexiness that can make any man fall off their feet.

If you find French fashion appealing and you want to implement elements or the whole style of it into your very own, then you came to the right page. Oh yes, oui oui! (if you didn't know, oui mean "yes" in French)

There are Exceptions

Have in mind that not all French women dress like this. This is just a guideline that describes the foundations of French clothing style -- and you know, what's "typical" French.

Our world is pretty globalized so different types of ethnic cultures and younger generations have affected the way younger French women dress.

Like for example, take a look at these unconventional French fashion outfits:

Cool French street fashion urban outfits
Image credit: Easy Fashion and Sartorialist

As you can see, French fashion isn't always sleek. But you can still see some French hints in their outfits. Like the beret hat and couture'ish fur jacket to your left. And do you notice that the other girls are wearing blazers? But in different, slightly trendy designs?

Anyway. Let's put urban and grunge style to the side. You and I are going to focus on sleek, sophisticated French style:

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Topics and Tips on French Fashion Style

Audrey Tatou french fashion outfit
Image credit: French actress Audrey Tatou/Celebutopia

Key Elements of French Fashion

What really sets French women a part from the rest is their sense of style, and not necessarily sense of fashion. Style and fashion are two different things. Style is more of how mix clothes to present your personality and not to mention your best features.

Click here to get the low-down on How to Achieve French Fashion Style.


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