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Simple Style Tips To Look Effortlessly Elegant Like French Women Do

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Simple Style Tips To Look Effortlessly Elegant Like French Women Do

Nail Parisian-chic dressing with these tips and tricks – there’s a look for every day of the week!

November 27, 2019
Simple Style Tips To Look Effortlessly Elegant Like French Women Do

Paris isn’t the capital of Fashion for no reason. One can never go wrong with the French style not because they’re constantly generating new fashion trends, but because of how elegant and timeless their signature looks can be. Sometimes they come most simplistically, like a pair of red lips or blue denim jeans.

The world is whipped for their mix of casual and dressy effortlessly pulled off in their everyday lives. Nailing it, however, comes down more to knowing how to pair your staples than to owning a myriad of French-inspired pieces.

Here are seven outfits you can seek inspiration from for each day of the week, to incorporate a French flair into your look:

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Simple Style Tips To Look Effortlessly Elegant Like French Women Do
1. Add a touch of romance with ruffles
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Pleated, printed and ruffled —all the drama in a dress that will take you on many great adventures.

Get the look: Earrings, $90, from Bimba Y Lola. Dress, $1,660, from Tory Burch. Belt, $185; and boots, $835, both from Maje. Rings, all from Pandora.

2. Use earthy colours
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Embrace autumnal shades of moss, terracotta and tan as your new palette of everyday neutrals.

Get the look: Earrings, from $143, both from APM Monaco. Sunglasses, $565, from Gentle Monster. Bracelet from Atelier Swarovski. Knit, $585, from Maje. Belt, $310, from Sandro. Skirt from Salvatore Ferragamo. 

3. Play up the lace
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Contrast different lace pieces for an ethereally romantic outfit.

Get the look: Manoukhi hat from Pedder on Scotts. Rings from Pandora. Earrings from kate spade new york. Bodysuit from Eres. Bracelet, $5,200, from Hermès. Belt, $34.95, from H&M. Skirt, $2,450, from Bally.

4. Blazer + blouse + jeans = a winning combo
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The new work wear codes call for a sharp blazer contrasted by a romantic blouse and classic blue jeans.

Get the look:  Earrings, $560, from Hermès. Brooch from Versace. Blazer, $690, from Sandro. Top, $159; and boots, $74.95, both from H&M. Goldsign jeans, $630, from NET-A-PORTER. Sunglasses from Ray-Ban.

5. Soft tailoring works wonders
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Catch the bohemian spirit in a modern way by pairing soft ruffles and paisley with tailoring.

Get the look: Jacket, $275, from COS. Theory shirt, $298, from NET-A-PORTER. Bra from Eres. Skirt, $870, from Diane von Furstenberg. 

READ MORE: The Basics of Tailoring Every Working Woman Should Know

6. Colour confidence
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Step boldly forward in confident checks and a racy shade of green.

Get the look: Pushbutton jacket, $755, from NET-A-PORTER. Shirt, $350, from Sandro. Rings from Pandora. Bracelets, from $332 each, all from APM Monaco. Pants, $1,460, from Versace.

7. Houndstooth prints are an instant classic
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A head-to-toe houndstooth jumpsuit provides you with the ultimate fuss-free attire.

Get the look: Ear cuff, $432, from APM MOnaco. Jumpsuit, $740, from Maje. T-shirt, $14.90, from Uniqlo. Bag, $8,900, and bracelet, $5,200, both from Hermès.

Photos: Tan Wei Te
Fashion Direction: Aaron Kok
Fashion Assistant: Jessica Khor
Makeup: Hong Ling, using NARS
Hair: Michael Chiew/Hairloom, using KMS
Model: Laura Z/Ave
Location: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

As seen in the November 2019 issue of The Singapore Women’s Weekly.

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