3 FRENCH STYLE MUSES TO INSPIRE YOUR OUTFITS
Parisians' masterful approach to dressing is a long-time mystery; but with the help of these French style muses, achieving the look is easier than you think…
Oh, to dress like a French femme. The ‘je ne sais quoi’ quality carried by the nation's fashion pack results in perfectly turned-out hair, effortless ensembles and an overall no-fuss finesse, without fail. Time and time again we look to French trendsetters for style cues and outfit inspiration. Only in Paris can women look simultaneously perfectly put-together and entirely unbothered about their appearance.
But this elusive aesthetic is tricky to replicate. The question of how to balance effortlessness with refinement á la Francaise plays on our minds every time we get dressed.
Thankfully, a little-known tool called Instagram lets us sit back and observe the sleekest looks on the streets of Paris. After much time scrolling, we’ve whittled down the winning looks created by the city’s style mavens. Whether you’re wondering how to make a jean + top combination look instantly elevated, or how to mix femininity with androgyny in a subtle fashion, these Gallic girls have the answers.
Sabina Socol
We’re forever spotting Sabina Socol in a pair of just-right jeans and an easy, breezy blouse. Her style is the perfect mix of old-school, Jane Birkin simplicity and a contemporary 'girl-about-town' energy. Quality denim is the key to her sartorial success, so invest in a pair that will keep its shape and go with all the vintage-inspired tops in your wardrobe. A killer sandal will also help you achieve the Socol look.
Jeanne Damas
Jeanne Damas is the cover girl for French style. The Parisian designer and model epitomizes everything we love about the native dress code; effortless elegance, casual femininity and a ‘just threw it on’ nonchalance. Floral dresses and midi skirts are her uniform in the summer months; masculine blazers and knee-high boots in winter. A smudge of red lipstick is the finishing touch to your Jeanne Damas-esque look.
We've never seen Anne-Laure Mais’ in a less-than-perfect look. Also known as Adenorah, the Parisian tastemaker manages to make Parisian stereotypes – stripes, berets – look enviably original. High-waisted trousers (corduroy or otherwise) paired with a simple top is her signature ensemble, often with a cropped cable-knit cardigan thrown on top.
