What makes the French so fashionable? Do they have an inherent sense of style that allows them to pick the perfect outfit? Are they taught at an early age Stacey and Clinton's fashion faux pas of what not to wear? Or is it just part of a broader cultural picture that the French are more inclined to "dress-up" than we are?
I asked myself these questions often during my stay in Grenoble, France last semester. At first I was intimidated by these seemingly flawless wardrobes that flashed by me on campus day-in and day-out. But after two months I decided to embrace everything I could about everyday French style: the heeled boots, colorful tights with mini-skirts, leather jackets, and of course scarves.
I won't claim to be an expert on francophone attire. In fact, I know nothing about high fashion French dress. But what I will try to do is relay the trends that I picked up in France and post them as an easy to follow guide for your everyday wardrobe. I may not have learned the language as well as I wanted, but I did gain an appreciation for style that wasn't there before.
So hopefully I can persuade you to throw out that pair of Victoria's Secret "PINK" sweatpants and UGGS, or at least convince you never to wear them to class again. Because, lesson one, the French never wear labels on their derrière.
Your last sentence is awesome! I love your blog thus far (partly because I hate labels across butts and partly because I love french fashion). Your voice is funny yet practical and it doesn't read like you are insulting anyone or that you think you are better than the typical american that wears uggs and sweats. It reads like you just have some taste and want to share what you learned while in France, helping people put away their sweats and trade them in for some boots. I would love more pictures!
ReplyDeleteI really like your references to the contrast between French college students' (well, girls particularly I guess) and American students'. Mainly because it's only a matter of time before I launch a sneak attack on a group of homogenous freshmen wearing matching brown UGGS with PINK sweats poofing out the tops and black North Face's. I swear.
ReplyDeleteBut I do agree with Emily, I'd love to see some pictures. Maybe of your trip to France and some of the girls you met who inspired this, or just some images from the internet.