Paris fashionistas
Jan 14th, 2012, 07:06 AM
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Dressing properly for Paris has nothing to do with WHAT you wear, but rather how you put it together -- proper fit being paramount.
Really, there are no fashion police in Paris, asking you to step aside if you don't pass muster. If you're dressed badly for Paris, you are probably dressed badly for the States. It's just not as noticeableback there.
Good manners and a positive attitude go a long way. Just relax and enjoy yourself.
All that aside, PatD, I really enjoyed your on-location update.
Really, there are no fashion police in Paris, asking you to step aside if you don't pass muster. If you're dressed badly for Paris, you are probably dressed badly for the States. It's just not as noticeableback there.
Good manners and a positive attitude go a long way. Just relax and enjoy yourself.
All that aside, PatD, I really enjoyed your on-location update.
Jan 14th, 2012, 07:46 AM
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PatD, thank you again for giving us a peek at the Paris streets from your perspective. Thank you for allowing women have additional information so that if they decide to travel to Paris, they may decide to make some informed choices on what to pack. Whether they decide to fit in with the "costume de rigueur" is their own individual CHOICE.
Jan 14th, 2012, 05:31 PM
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Thnak you for your gracious and positive comments. I did take a "fashion journal" photos of windows along Fauborg St.Honore shops, really amazing. Next season colors- orange and kelly green. We are about 6 months behind if not more the latest fashions in Paris. Its just all good fun, don't take this all too seriously, a real honor to have the opportunity to observe this beautiful culture and take what snippets we can garner home. Great memories.
Jan 14th, 2012, 07:29 PM
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I have so far been unable to pack a wardrobe of black clothes. The idea is just depressing to me. Of course that may be why I have never learned the art of packing light.
My recollection Paris fashion was that many young people dress the same way young people dress everywhere, this is in jeans. And of course not everyone dressed in couture . I think in any large city you see a combination. Those in white collar office jobs tend to dress better than those in blue collar jobs.
Personally I see no point in judging others for their desire to want to "fit in", dressing as they imagine the ladies of Paris do. But for some reason I'm reminded of the old Lucy show when Ricky and Fred created couture gowns to Lucy and Ethel.
My recollection Paris fashion was that many young people dress the same way young people dress everywhere, this is in jeans. And of course not everyone dressed in couture . I think in any large city you see a combination. Those in white collar office jobs tend to dress better than those in blue collar jobs.
Personally I see no point in judging others for their desire to want to "fit in", dressing as they imagine the ladies of Paris do. But for some reason I'm reminded of the old Lucy show when Ricky and Fred created couture gowns to Lucy and Ethel.
Jan 17th, 2012, 10:05 PM
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Jan 18th, 2012, 07:48 PM
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Thanks so much for the topic, PatD! I appreciate knowing what the current fashion trends are, and hope that others will continue to add to this thread as they return from Paris. Orange and kelly green for Spring was what you were seeing in stores, eh? Not together, I hope!
As for some of you others --if the mere idea of women being interested in Paris fashion trends upsets you, it's best that you ignore this thread and stop bothering the rest of us who want a pleasant conversation on what the women in Paris are wearing. Thanks.
As for some of you others --if the mere idea of women being interested in Paris fashion trends upsets you, it's best that you ignore this thread and stop bothering the rest of us who want a pleasant conversation on what the women in Paris are wearing. Thanks.
Jan 18th, 2012, 07:55 PM
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Oh and btw - -here is another great site for European street fashion.
http://www.thesartorialist.com/
http://www.thesartorialist.com/
Jan 19th, 2012, 08:59 AM
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I think classic works in any country, remembering that in Europe dressing is a little more formal (ie no sweats). Also women in Europe tend to wear more dresses and skirts. A friend of mine once said "they are dressed and ready to go" which describes things perfectly. Although there are some local customs we all buy from our global clothing companies
Jan 19th, 2012, 09:16 AM
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Thank you so much for this report! I'm going there in May and although the fashion will probably be different because of the weather, this is still much appreciated. Not because I want to become Parisian or something (pretty much the minute I open my mouth and people hear my terrible French, that will go out the door anyway) but because I'm travelling alone and I don't want to be so OBVIOUSLY a tourist that pick-pockets target me.
Jan 19th, 2012, 09:51 AM
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Okay, I looked up my own fashion report from November 2010 as fodder for this subject. For once, I took most of the photos in my work neighborhood (Champs Elysées) rather than my more ordinary home turf (unfashionable 18th arrondissement).
http://tinyurl.com/7ac2aud
http://tinyurl.com/7ac2aud
