Need some styling inspiration? Magazines and social media aren’t cutting it? I strongly recommend you hit the city streets and check out what people are wearing…in real life. And what’s even more fun is people watching when you’re traveling. That’s exactly what I did last October when Paris street fashion became my obsession. I snapped photos of interesting looks- specifically looks that caught my eye and needed to be documented.
As much as I thought I’d be seeing the typical stereotypical chic but subdued French look, I got more than I bargained for- and I’m so happy about that! Yes, I saw many creative, stylish, fashionable looks- but I also saw just as many neutrals and dressed down leisure looks as well. And that, I didn’t expect! Mostly though, the looks did spike my curiosity with a whole new level of styling energy. Yes, lots of dopamine styling in the air.
So here are a slew of photos of what I captured for this last post in my Paris Fashion Project series, just for you!
And what does one pack to wear for Paris street fashion walking-and-watching? A French vintage coat of course! This maxi beauty by is light but still cozy warm as it is one hundred percent merino wool. Too bad I forgot to bring it along- but it would have looked so good!
But! here’s the knockout I did end up buying at Daisy’s – the local shop in Marais, see it here. And I got a gorgeous foulard there too- of course!
This concludes my PARIS FASHION PROJECT. I hope you enjoyed it- Meet me in the comments!
# ConfessionOfTheDay: Coats are my biggest obsession- you can almost say I’m a collector. Anyone else relate?
This concludes my PARIS FASHION PROJECT. I hope you enjoyed it! And if you missed some here are the links for this series:
Attending a Paris Fashion Show – Shopping Local in Paris – Shopping for Fabric in Paris
Are we ready for the LINKUP?!
Oh I love streetstyles! Isn’t it fabulous to watch people and their looks.
Yes I love it!!!
That coat is absolutely stunning on you! What a find!
Thanks Laura- it’s fun!
Yes, I can relate to your coat love. It’s probably because they keep us warm for a while when we are outside in the bitter cold of the Canadian High pressure system. LOL.
Exactly LOL!!
I love seeing street fashion! You snapped quite a bit of colour which surprised me, I think of the French as chic but unadventurous with colour. Love the texture of your coat. I don’t have enough closet space to become a coat collector, sadly x
Gail- you are SOOO right about the non-colour in Paris! Honestly, I made it a point to only snap those that inspired me- and that was mostly colour! Thanks! xx
Your outfit is great and my favourite from the line up is the platinum blonde with the biker jacket. Such a classic tough chic vibe for sure. This was a great post.
https://www.bauchlefashion.com/2022/12/the-new-luxury-of-anonymous-anti-it-bag.html?spref=pi&m=1
Thank you! And yest that outfit was a good one!
Oh, this was such a fun post to go through…lots of different styles and colors! I expected to see more black and white! I guess that’s just buying into a stereotype, right? Thanks so much for sharing! And, thank you for the link party!
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Fun photos! That said, these styles do not match what I have thought of as French. I’ve typically thought the French were into minimalism and neutrals. Lots of bright pieces in these photos.
You are right Michelle! That’s why every time I saw colour, I snapped away!
I love seeing all of this street style! Your coat is beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you so much Jill!
I’d love to people watch, its fascinating isn’t it! Love the coat too Lucy, what a find. Jacqui x
I love it too- it’s so fun!
I love people-watching – especially in Paris! It’s such a wonderful city, I can’t wait to go back. Your coat is gorgeous! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Thank you Emma xx
Great photos! It’s fun to see what “real” people are wearing as their everyday attire. Of course, the streets of Paris are like nowhere else. Love your vintage coat — and, those boots (!). Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 46.
Carol
http://www.scribblingboomer.com
My pleasure!! Thank you!