French women aren’t the authority on fashion, but their opinion sure doesn’t hurt. They’re doing something right after all! Want to know what their take is on how to be stylish? Forget trends, fads, and the latest It bag. According to French women, being able to mix designer, cheap, and vintage is what makes someone truly stylish.
I learned this (and more) through my interviews with authentic Parisian women, but keep scrolling for my outfit take on how to be stylish!
My outfit take on how to be stylish
scarf (Oscar De La Renta/thredup) designer
top (h&m) cheap
jeans (h&m, similar) cheap
shoes (Armani/thrifted) designer
earrings (passed down from mother-in-law) vintage
blazer (thrifted from the men’s department) vintage from what I could find out
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I went with one of the chicest outfit combos I could think of: high waisted jeans, block heels, blazer, and a silk scarf. Truly one of my no-fails because it’s so classy and chic!
I really did feel extra stylish. I’m team go the route of putting together a look and not just buying one. Sure it requires more effort, but the end result is worth it.
This look is really versatile too. It gives me magazine editor vibes now, but you could easily switch out the shoes for whatever mood you’re in or whatever activity you have planned. Sneakers would be a fun contrast and really cute. Over the knee boots for fall and winter. And for spring/summer I would just do some flats.
Do you agree with their take on how to be stylish?
I do! More because I think true style is mixing and matching and putting together a unique look. Not just buying a head to toe look from the same store without even putting your own spin on it!
I love how easy this is to put together from items that are already staples. It’s such a classic look and I have SO many scarves I’m not currently wearing. So sophisticated!
Thanks, girl! I love digging into my scarves!
Talk about the epitome of a classy outfit. I’m in love with how you mixed all levels of products together to create such a chic and flattering look. The different price points and how you got your hands on unique pieces really stood out to me. I need to scroll through ThredUp again!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Stephanie! ThredUP has a lot so you gotta scroll and scroll!
I love the block heel. I was in a wedding not long ago and should have worn a block heel because my feet were killing me. What cute style.
Oh yeah, heels all day can hurt!
LOVE this look! Such a classic style, yet still looks so trendy. And the French always do classic best.
I agree!
I always find it curious what women “think” French fashion is and what it actually looks like. It’s not all berets and stripes! Your look is beautiful!
That’s so true!
Love, love, love this chic outfit! I’ve searched ThredUp but I’ve never purchased anything.
There’s a lot to go through, but I’ve found some really great things!
You are always so chic! I love those block heels so much.
Thank you for the kind words!
I’m obsessed with the shoes. You always put together outfits so amazingly!
I love love love your outfit!! That cute scarf just makes this outfit so much! Your entire fit is so fierce! And chic! You are rocking all this apparel! ✨Morgs*
Omg this is such an effortless look! Love the scarf and I need a blazer like that! Love the styling ideas!