Autumn in Paris is not without reason called the velvet season. Gentle sun, mild Mediterranean climate, amber sunsets and pre-New Year sales attract fashionistas from all over the world to the capital of France. To walk around the world's best shopping, you need the right bow. What could be worse than looking like a provincial in the most stylish place on the planet? Our simple recommendations will tell you how to choose a wardrobe for a trip.
Myths and their refutation
Many of those who have never been to France are sure that the residents of the capital always keep the style, think through the image to the smallest detail. Stunning stilettos, sophisticated make-up, sophisticated jewelry, a strict elegant suit - this is probably what the average Parisian looks like, heading to a nearby bakery for a couple of croissants. It's not really like that.
Parisian women appreciate stylish things, but convenience is also important for them. Walking along the streets of the fashionable capital, you will often see pumps with heels in shop windows, and not on the legs of local residents. French women prefer comfortable shoes: loafers, brogues, ballet flats, sneakers. Of course, they also wear hairpins, but only on the most solemn occasions. Events. In everyday life, they rarely wear jewelry and wear discreet makeup.
Paris autumn weather
When planning your trip, remember that autumn in Paris is much warmer than in many regions of Russia. The warm Mediterranean Sea has a considerable influence. In September, the thermometer does not fall below +20 degrees, and there is almost no precipitation. For this month, a jacket or trench coat will be appropriate, not a coat or raincoat. In October, it is somewhat colder - about 14-16 degrees. It rains, but they don't last very long. Parisian November is already truly autumn, but there is still no snow or frost. Precipitation is not too frequent, but a beautiful cane umbrella is still worth grabbing.
Must have 1
Stylists and fashion bloggers, analyzing French lookbooks, note the passion of Parisians for scarves. Perhaps this is the main accessory for which the local fashion is famous. Autumn in Paris is unthinkable without arafats, snoods, scarves, stoles, pashminas, gas handkerchiefs and other varieties. Be sure to take a couple of scarves with you: one plain, draped and voluminous, the second multi-colored satin.
Total black and total gray
Autumn in Paris is the time when the heat recedes. Why not experiment with black? Parisians love this color and believe that once you do something, then to the maximum. Therefore, a total black bow is not uncommon for Paris. If you decide on such an experiment, keep the style to the end. Everything should be black: from shoes to nail polish.
No less popular is gray - the most French color. Images formed from different shades of this color look especially impressive. Combinations of textures of the same color are no less interesting.
Crazy Bags
Another trend worth knowing about for those who intend to spend autumn in Paris. Photos of the favorite handbags of many French fashionistas resemble the pages of a comic book or illustrations for a futuristic novel. Scammers can triumph, because cartoon characters, cute kittens and hares are in trend today. Parisians boldly complement even quite restrained and respectable suits with completely frivolous clutches, shoulder bags and envelopes. What can we say about democratic casual…
The bags deserve no less attention. A deliberately large value is not the only characteristic feature. The form is also important: the more unusual it is, the better. The same applies to color. For example, a bright blue bag reminiscent of a supermarket basket will make a splash on the streets of the fashionable capital.
Fur and leather
Thinking about what is worn in Paris in the fall, you will surely think of luxurious furs. It is not for nothing that mink is considered an icon of style, a sign of status and good taste. This fur is almost always appropriate, even in tandem with a modest dress and laconic shoes, a mink coat looks good. But Parisians often turn their attention to other types of fur. There is no practical need to wear fur in warm France in September and October, this is just a tribute to fashion. But some fashionistas still resort to it to complementluxurious evening dress at a gala event. Therefore, do not be surprised to see an unusual combination of silver fox and flying layered chiffon.
Today's democratic fashion is quite loyal to artificial fur. You can even see celebrities and the richest women in France in it. The struggle for ecology and the preservation of natural resources plays a significant role here.
Designers did not ignore the skin either. Things from it are not cheap, so if you want to get at least one cool leather thing, give preference to leather jackets. Gone are the days when such things were worn only by rebellious teenagers. Today, the leather jacket is a real hit.
Sunglasses for every occasion
Autumn in Paris is sunny and warm. Therefore, fashionable glasses are simply indispensable. Parisians are obsessed with this accessory, they wear sunglasses even in cloudy weather. Do you want to be in trend? So you can't do without them.
Last fashion week
Not so long ago, an epoch-making event ended in Paris - world fashion weeks. The Miu Miu brand pleased with the abundance of denim and fun, frivolous prints. "Louis Vuitton" brought models in patent leather to the catwalk. Chanel continues to experiment with the interpretation of its own classics: the viewer again saw an abundance of tweed, checks, herringbone and houndstooth, but the colors of the autumn collection pleased with bright colors. Many were struck by unusual hats.
Russian nesting doll onstreets of Paris
Unfortunately, this term has nothing to do with colorful Slavic folklore. This is what Western fashionistas call some Russian tourists, whom, according to them, are easy to recognize in the crowd. Of course, we are not talking about all the ladies who came from Russia, but only about those who have serious problems with a sense of proportion.
Don't want dubious compliments? Don't overuse special effects. Leave diamonds and gold for special occasions, and choose a laconic silver set for shopping. Long predatory nails, too bright make-up, painful stilettos and platforms - all this is perceived by stylish French women as rural glamour.
Walking around the city, be sure to pay attention to how local women dress in Paris in the fall. Do not imitate them, but just try to imbue the style of the city. Choose what suits you and like, and a stylish jacket will help to complete any look.
