What to wear in Paris? 16 Outfit Ideas & Styling Tips

The French are experts when it comes to Amore and adding that je ne sais quoi to any outfit. With their styles quite casual yet very quirky and simple finding your style fit for Paris is effortless. So what to wear in Paris? What items should fill your make-up bag? What accessories will add that French flair? Outfit Trends brings you this article to explain all you need to know.

French fashion stems from designers such as Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton. Bare this in mind when putting together your French-style outfit. All are well-renowned and highly respectable brand names and all of them do not come cheap. So what look will suit you? At one end of the spectrum, we have the sleek and sexy look which consists of a plain short circle style skirt and patterned top. Patterns are great for adding a bit more interest and volume to an outfit and the French are huge fans!

Try also a two-tone dress! These should be relatively fitted around the top, flowing or flared at the bottom and either patterned or block (top half white and skirt black).

At the opposite end of the French fashion rainbow, we have the more masculine look. This has more of a vague silhouette and contains more male-influenced baggy attire which tends to be kept towards tones such as navy, grey and black. Garments such as wool business coats and men’s trousers are frequently seen in this style and are the perfect items for keeping it simple.

Where would a Parisian fashionista be without that humble beret? Berets may seem very cliché in the French fashion world but are an excellent and unpretentious accessory for most sleek outfits. They allow for hair to have more volume and have that groomed but casual look which is perfect for giving off that effortless vibe. Fedoras are another popular hat in this scene and add more depth and mystery to any masculine outfit.

You will nearly always see a Parisian lady carrying a bag and it will most commonly be at waist length whether it be a clutch or a shoulder strap at that length. Why not accessorise with a brightly coloured bag? These are great for breaking up colours and adding a more daring feel to your attire.
Remember accessories such as bags should ideally be brand-named such as Chanel or Dior to keep the French fashion influence.

For a sleek and sexy look, one of the most common types of footwear is the simple ballerina shoe. Small and dainty, they add a touch of innocence to a cute outfit. If venturing for the more mannish side of French fashion, keep that little feel of femininity and go for a pair of black leather T-Strap pumps. These are great for showing off ankles and adding that taste of naughtiness to a vague silhouette. These are basic tips on how to dress up in Paris. Now let’s see what some of the top fashion bloggers have been wearing during their trip to Paris. You will surely get a clear picture of what is trending these days and you can create your outfit.

Look Book

1- Red cheetah print skirt with black top

2- Blue casual t-shirt styled with white coat

3- White top with Leather pants and loafers

 4- Leather jacket with tulle Skirt

 5- Fuzzy sweater with black pants

 6- Red turtleneck with blue jeans

 7- Black knee-length dress with leather jacket

 8- Pink sweater over a button shirt

9- Check shirt with grey cardigan

 10- Graphic casual t-shirt with tea pink coat

 11- Grey oversized cardigan with a casual t-shirt

 12- Black long dress with a printed scarf

13- Graphic t-shirt with red skirt

14- A white blazer with a belt styled with a skirt

 15- Girly sweatshirt with black pants

 16- White button-down with printed trousers