How To Dress Like A French Girl

During my time here in France I have deliberately avoided the whole "French Girl Style" thing that so many blogs like to rave about. 

However, as my time in France is almost over I just couldn't resist doing one post on it!  

As I have mentioned before (in my 10 Awesome Things About Living In France) French women are generally very well dressed.  They also have a particular "style" which is what I am talking about in this post. 

First I will go over some of the main rules that I see here in France, then pick out some quintessential pieces of French style! 

The Rules

- All Black Everything! 

French girls love black!  Black is default and amazing in their eyes- you can never have enough black!

If not black then your other neutrals- navy, white, tan, cream, camel, grey. 

- Ankle is Awesome!

French girls love to flash a bit of ankle, which always adds a European twist to your outfit. 

- Don't Show A Lot of Skin

Typically French girls don't show a lot of skin.  If they are flashing the flesh they tend to pick one thing- not all at once.  Don't have your boobs, legs and arms all out at once!

- Not Too Tight

French style is not too tight- the looser shapes add to the casual silhouette which is typical of French girls. 

- Understated Chic

French girls are new outlandishly over the top- less is definitely more!   

- Flats Are Your Friend

You very rarely see French girls in massive high heels- most girls wear flats or small-ish heels all the time!

Style Picks

Now you've seen my rules, let's show case some typical "French Style" pieces. 

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