I recently went to Paris for the first time and took as many suggestions from many videos including this one. Nobody follows these tips, nobody cares, there are so many people that what you decide will no matter. Dress however makes you happy!
I was just there and I completely agree. It felt no different than being in any major American city as far as the way people were dressing. Some were very casual and some were dressed up.
The main reason why people want to dress like locals is because they dont want to stand out too much. Usually those people who clearly look like tourists can be for example pick pocketed more easily.
I’m French, and I live in Paris. Everyone wears Huggs, heels, leggings and « shows off their clevage » Some of these advices are true, but some are very cliché.
I visited Paris last year with my family. I did all I could to not look like a tourist. And then. For the whole trip, my dad was wearing shorts, running shoes, high socks, a hiking backpack and a HAT. He's from the Czech republic but still😂
French elegance is basically modern, simple, beautifully cut and understated. Contrary to popular (non-French) belief, not all of it is necessarily expensive either.
@@deannatroy8586 To be perfectly honest, it's probably not even a question of which shop. French girls could choose items from H&M or Zara but the difference is likely to be in the way they would wear the items.
An Amerikan who epitomizes what I think of French elegance is Angelina Jolie. Whether you like her as a person or an actor, her wardrobe is stunning. Neutral colors, basic styles, understated elegance.
I was thinking that too. If I ever have a reason to go to Paris, I will be wearing a beret now. Even if its warm. One person wearing one in the winter though? I doubt any French person would think it was a costume.
As an American, I think you're always going to stick out. But there are things one can do to respect the city/ country/ culture. Keep in mind that I'm middle-aged (though I look younger) and my style goes between classic and bohemian depending on the circumstance so someone with entirely different tastes might think differently. 1. More than anything you wear, try to speak the language even just a little. They'll automatically know you're not local but almost everyone I encountered treated me better for trying. In some cases, the person ahead or behind me who didn't try got worse service. After hearing me speak, they'd switch to English! I found Parisians to be friendly and people would offer me help spontaneously if I looked confused or opened my map. One shopkeeper gave me a souvenir for talking to him about a city he wanted to visit in the US where I had lived and a baker chased me down to street to return my change when I messed up giving her more. 2. Wear what you wear with pride/ confidence but not arrogance. The city was great for people watching and people wearing the most interesting clothes would walk by with grace. Perhaps a person wearing the same clothes with head down, shoulders slumped, etc. would look awkward but the confidence with which clothes were worn really stood out. 3. Bring neutral colored clothes in classic cuts. (For examples of classic, look at styles like Audrey Hepburn, Francois Hardy, Grace Kelly, Ralph Lauren, etc.) Neutral= black, white, navy, brown, grey, olive. Stick to 1-2 neutrals and accessorize with a colorful costume jewelry, belts, hats, or -- a Euro favorite - scarves. Think about texture and fabric as well: linen for summer, wool for winter, etc. Bringing simple clothes and using accessories also helps cut down on what you need to pack as you can mix and match things easier. (Another way to lessen clothes needed: find and use a laundry nearby and/or bring items you can launder by hand easily and dry in your bathroom.) 4. Bring comfortable shoes. I find if I cannot walk comfortably, I'm going to feel awkward and that doesn't help the way I carry myself. Neutral colored simple, comfortable sneakers like Keds or -- for the opposite effect - Converse are fine. Sandals in leather and classic styles - e.g. gladiator - are good. Do enjoy yourself and don't let others' impressions affect you too much. If anything, steal the confidence Parisians have about having their own personal style no matter their budget.
Mhhh I get your vision but if woman in paris avoid the "too sexy" look it is because we get catcalled all the time. I don't live in Paris anymore but everytime I visit I get a new story... All in All I would say wear whatever you want, be your own brilliant self and don't care too much about anything but how you feel in your clothes
@Ruth Rajan I totally get that, but I also think we grow up thinking if I wear something a little sexy I'll get in trouble, my first memory of being catcalled, I was quite young, wearing a long dress in summer, to be honest so it printed in my mind.
Oh my, this is so true. I'm from Brazil, and we are used to showing a little skin or to wearing short skirts etc. It's cultural. However, I really had to adapt my style during the 3 years I lived in Paris due to some pretty agressive catcalling incidents. Once I was followed home by three gigantic men saying the nastiest things behind me, I was so afraid! Thankfully I was saved by some lovely neighboors who were also getting home.
@@mleecv I'm sorry you had this experience. I noticed it happens the most in Paris and I don't have this problem as much in other parts of France anymore but still it shouldn't happen full stop
That's so true. Parisian businesses love the income from tourists. The only thing is to be aware of thieves and scammers. Everyone going to Paris should watch a youtube video or two and read about the different methods theives use and how to protect yourself while traveling and you'll do fine.
Sounds more that you have no style. Looking "well dressed" is also a question of respect to the other people (s eyes). I that tells you nothing, then you must be US American or so...
@@strasbourgerelsass1467 I am Ukrainian. Should I dress like a typical American if I visit the USA? No. People don't need to dress in a different way just because they're in another country.
Use whatever you feel comfortable with discretion. Paris has tourists from around the world. We should be aware of pickpocket and scamers. When l saw so many garbages bags on the street it's something disgusting. Canada is a safe and clean country. No discrimination when you can't speak English properly. Paris has a lot of dress code. For what? Be yourself and respectful.
I'd lived in Paris for years until graduation and to be honest I've never considered tourists as unelegant people. On the contrary, whenever I saw beautiful and well-dressed guys in the street, I realized they were tourists. Maybe the video's message is "Try to be as simple as you can" :)
Not exactly true. Having lived five years in Paris and travelling by metro a lot between clients, I can tell you I see a LOT of nontourists carrying on loudly. Of course, they are very often between 13 and 18 years old....
The other one is complaining about portion sizes in restaurants. LOL. Although in the past five years or so, France no longer has the lowest BMIs in the EU. Their obesity rate is climbing with fast food places. :(
That I can do, most of Europe from what I have seen in videos and from friends is like this. Even Japan is far more relaxed, when one is not at work you see graphic tees, women in short skirts (but it is totally not okay even there to show cleavage or midriffs) or shorts, in short you know exactly who is going to work and who is not by how one dresses.
Trying not to look like a tourist is unrealistic for most of us e.g. our skin color. It’s okay to look like a Tourist - it’s how we act that’s more important than what we wear. Sadly, it seems to be a reaction to poor Tourist behaviour, or simple ignorance. I felt so strongly about this I’ve made a video to help new Tourists become travelling ambassadors for their own country so we can all be proud of where we come from and not have to worry about blending in. Ciao.
And sandals with socks! British or American. The older blokes generally though. See them everywhere. I’ve had to refuse to go outside with my husband because he attempted to go outside like that. The horror! Even trainers with socks whilst wearing shorts. Especially when the socks are pulled halfway up the calf. I’m shuddering at the thought.
@@amayastrata4629 My Irish husband dressed like that... until I married him. I, too, refused to go outside with him after he put on socks with sandals! (Also shuddering at the thought.)
You're right. It's everywhere the same. Here in Holland (the Netherlands) we have the word 'Tokkie' for low class-people. (no taste etc. no style etc.)
Tristian Green what are you talking about? I was just there and I've never felt safer as a tourist than in Paris. There are police with guns out at attention everywhere. It's amazing.
Actually, trainers (sneakers) are very in vogue in Paris at the moment, everyone is wearing them. Converse trainers are extremely popular, especially the Black high lace ones. Also colours are now beginning to trend too.
Just a little point for men you forgot to mention: Bermuda shorts and board shorts (any above-the-knee colourful shorts) are usually a dead giveaway that you're a tourist. French men do not wear shorts at all typically. Sometimes, cargo shorts (below the knee, un-colourful shorts) are worn by French men but they are seen as unfashionable themselves. Also some very avant-garde dressers might go for a bold short-short but thats not at all common either.
When it is really hot I can assure you a lot of people wear shorts but they are usually around 20s maybe 30s but it is true that older frenchman don't really do that unless they are themselves tourists. It is probably because you are not supposed to go to work in shorts, it is not serious
@@NotEvenFrench pour une randonnée à la campagne, en velo ou avec un sac à dos, un picnic en été, pas de problème, mais à paris et environs, NON! Quand on était gosses on se moquait tellement des touristes, les américains surtout. On pouvait les voir arriver à 1 km de loin. J'ai été élevée à paris ans les années 50 et 60 et je n'ai jamais vu acune personne avec un béret, homme ou femme. Exception: photo de mon grand père durant la 2ème guerre mondiale !
Bizarre ce que tu dis. J'étais enfant dans les années 90 et j'en voyais (sur des hommes âgés). Même en 2019 il y a encore pas mal de porteurs de béret, jeunes, mais dans un style moins vieillot qu'avant.
Bonjour. I've been living in Paris since 2015 and some of the things you spoke about do not apply as a general "rule". Like being casual, true with my french friends, we all dress similar and practical when running errands. The one thing I was surprised by when I first came to Paris years ago, is the relaxed and somewhat unmatched style of many Parisians. Its as though they through whatever on and it works! On another note, I do love that women like to dress elegant when going out at night. Not too exposed but rather ladylike.
I’m currently in Paris with my fiancée and her little sister and I have to say... this is the most INACCURATE video ever. Everyone I see is wearing exactly what you say not to wear. Locals and tourists. Seems like this is the opinion of a girl that’s trying to hard to be Parisian. Maybe because she’s trying to impress a local man and/or his pretentious family. Girls, wear what you feel comfortable in! Men, wear those sandals and board shorts. Everyone else is! Nobody tried to scam me and nobody even approached me.
I worked as a tour guide in Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) and I was able to tell if someone's a tourist or not regardless of their clothes. It's much more about your facial features that says "not a local". However, I've never understood wearing clothes that look like camping equipment on a city trip
Veselina Kanova I just left Paris the other day. I was waiting for a light to turn green so that I could cross the street and a man approached and said, “American, right?” I said, “How did you know?” He said, “Because you don’t have that French frown.”
Age should also be taken as a factor! Many of the younger people have grown up on american teenage drama series and are more open to new trends than their peers thanks to the internet (they would follow American or English make up artists for example), which does change their style. Also, us young people tend to wear more revealing clothing, but I don't think it's a French thing ... anyway if you're 20 you don't have to dress like a business woman yet ;)
Hello,I just got back from Paris. I was there for 10 days. After watching many of these type videos before going to Paris. I decided I was not going to dress "French",I was going to dress comfortable. "To much stress", I said. Well...when I arrived, I was surprised to see Parisian Women wear Nike sport shoes with Dresses, and wear sport clothes(leggings) T-shirts with Logos on the front, walking everywhere in Paris. Anytime of the day and night. At Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Airplanes, Trains and the even at the famous shopping malls. All of them speaking French, that's how I knew. I did not see one White Blouse! lol.So ladies don't stress. Jeans, T-shirts, Nikes etc. are OK."WEAR YOU" and what's good for YOU. By the way, it was Fashion Week. :)
My French great-grandmother used to say, in English, "The whisper of a promise is more alluring than a boldly stated fact". That was passed on to all the women in the family line. It's the mystery that enchants. Putting your wares on display makes you look more like a street-walker than an appealing, interesting woman.
that is so judgemental, it's not more alluring, who cares if someone is showing their cleavage, and this is coming from someone who dresses quite modestly, let people live their lives. You can be the most interesting, intelligent, kind and beautiful person on earth wearing somethings revealing won't take that away from you.
@Tom Lopez and perhaps they are stupid, so the helpful thing to do is answer her question. A valid reason to avoid looking like a tourist is that people actively try to take advantage of tourists, not only in France, but wherever you may be visiting.
Because people on holidays tend not to be as observant as locals and you won't notice the person picking your pocket or stealing from your bag/backpack until it's too late. And the pickpocket will know you've got stuff/money because you're on holidays. If you stand out as "I'm not a local", you're a target.
They gave a bunch of examples: Trying to be a good guest (not being offensive by going into a store with yoga pants, which would not be offensive at all in the USA); to not get scammed because I think anywhere with lots of tourists, scammers will target tourists vs locals; and I would think this is tied to the not being offensive, but they said people treat you better when you blend in.
Te contesto con todo respeto que si haces esa pregunta entonces no te has informado bien de por qué el ser turista puede tener más aspectos negativos que positivos. No sé si has viajado mucho o te has informado antes de viajar pero una razón muy fuerte para no parecer turista es que eres más propensos a evitar robos y estafas, si tú luces a simple vista como un turista estás en la mira de la gente que se aprovecha de tu ignorancia/emoción etc en un lugar que es nuevo para ti. La gente se da cuenta cuando eres un turista cuando hablas con ellos (por el acento etc), no sé por qué razón o beneficio la gente quisiera lucir como un turista, pero en fin. Saludos.
Hello ladies, I live in Houston Texas and all the "not to wear in public " is what ALOT of people wear here. I was in France this time last year and loved it. I also didn't see any overweight people. Your way of life is different and I appreciate it. My style is 1940s-50s . I prefer skirts, dresses and trousers .Not jeans yoga tights and flip-flops yuuuk. Thanks for this video, I enjoyed it
I'm wearing a bright red beret right now ! I pair it with other red things, like my bag, I wouldn't wear it with cream or brown clothes! It's funny because I see uggs often (and I hate it) in my hometown but never in Paris. Everything you said is so spot-on ! Paris style can border on boring sometime, I personally go against some of these, but I feel quite alone...
As an Irish woman I was wearing HUGE orange sweatpants with a oversized orange shirt and bright neon orange t-shirt and literally nobody even gave a shit
French style is very old fashioned and safe. It's 2019 for god's sake! Fashion is very individualistic and anything goes. Wear whatever you like. Be creative! Be confident! Be yourself!
Well, at the beginning of this video, they already said that this video is for people want to "blending in" with Parisian, and not want to be look like a tourist, and this video is not for people who like wear whatever you like. Also, Parisian do not try to be safe, it's just how they "love" to dress. It didn't mean that they are all look like clones, that they are not creative or not confident or not themself. Their clothes or makeup looks very natural, they don't put any effort to be a " show off ". Nobody put a rule on you about how you should wear. If they want to be look classic and elegant, then they dress like that. 2019 or 2020 then what, you can't wear in old fashioned way ?
Go to le Marais and you'll see the exact opposite of old fashioned french woman! But I am french and I really think that tourists should wear wathever the f*** they want
Really appreciate you trying to educate Americans or tourists visiting Paris but in my opinion you'd be far more helpful toward people by stating the truth which no magazine/online websites want to state (because issues on "parisiennes", parisian chic blabla sell a lot obviously): most people (even in Paris, let alone Province) wear casual jeans and that's it. In fancy districts they'll wear classier for some, in trendy districts they'll wear more fashion-forward, but these are minority in the global population. French elegance is a thing of the past mostly, and I hope one day the magazines from all over the world will stop reinforcing that image. So no pressure guys and enjoy the good food and wine, that is very much still true :)
I agree! As always dress as I stepped out of a gothic novel, with a bit of modern twist to it. So don't look like I have a custom on. It looks like Edwardian/Victorian meets modern. So I will have an ankle gown, that looks one of woman's "walking around the estate dresses, with party members" Though you know it would have longer train and touch the ground, and I pair with what call my high heeled corsette looking sandals (that you know they never had back then) so am like 50% period piece clothing 50% modern style twisted into it. As I know if that was the case, I would so be shunned if I went over there then! lol As I dress in Classic Gothic fashion. And I had me thinking "what about all goths in Paris" I see tons groups of them on FB! So I knew this was lie this video.
I was born and raised in Paris and in 1965 I married an American G.I. When I moved to the U.S. my Mom said "N'oublies jamais que tu es Francaise et Parisienne" (never forget that you are French and a Parisian). I tried my very best to do that and people always told me that I looked so "French", so it worked. I still go to France and Paris every year but now I have noticed that French women are not as "elegant" as they used to be and I have seen a lot of sloppy clothing and attitudes ! The worse I have noticed is their hair, they pretty much look that they just got out of bed. Not classy at all. Le "petit je ne sais quoi" is not here any more. Too bad.
Pour nicole caron. Better words have never been spoken. My mother never left the house without being totally elegant from head to toe. A very classy Parisian. Beautiful and still elegant even in her 90s, with fitting outfits that really matched her age, but as elegant as u can be at 90. I did notice that that elegance has faded away.
Totally agree. Been here couple of months and I already can tell the tourist apart. also for shoes wear like loafers, oxfords or boots. Sneakers are okay but seemed like it was more for the young people (up till maybe in their 20s). I never really got the french chic till I moved to paris and saw how everyone dresses in more of a subtle color and did the whole "effortlessly" pretty kind of look.
If I’m getting milk from a store you best believe I’m wearing leggings and a sweatshirt and I couldn’t care less if I get told off, not dressing up for a milk run 😂😂
I'm French and I lived abroad for 7 years, now back in France, but definitely agree with the things you point out and they were the things that actually shocked me when I was abroad: uggs, massively high heel shoes, sportswear/casual wear to go outside, excessively short and tight women's clothes, nail art, wayyyy too much makeup, obsession with one's hair, etc etc. Moreover, no one or very few French people wear a beret. Well done with your description of French style 👌👏 it obviously depends on one's personal taste but I think it suits the general population quite well :)
These are really Paris-centered tips (which I'm not complaining about, it's in the title). As a Frenchie living in a relatively small town... People don't give as much of a f*** here, especially younger people. And athleisure isn't weird either. I haven't gone up to Paris very often but it always did seem to me like a world of its own ^^
Perfect advice! I work for an American national retailer and a large percentage of my clientele are preparing for tourist travel, anywhere in this world, adventure and inner city. They'll often come in with their packing lists and prepare the same for Paris, Tokyo, 'New Guinea, Kilamanjaro', etc. Why is a Disney trip prepped for in the same way as a college visit to NYC or the Grand Canyon? Your advice is on point! For any destination. While it is great to be American and from NYC, it is not ideal to be immediately identifiable as that, when traveling. You are correct that one is less vulnerable in a tourist setting, when dressed stylishly and with a nod to the local culture. Thanks for the St. James tip! The company I work for is also famous for the French Sailor Shirt, but to know what the original inspiration was is a treat! You two have both got a new fan!
Je suis parisienne et je n'ai pratiquement jamais vu de personnes avec un beret ! A part, une fois ou il y avait un couple de touriste avec beret rouge, marinière, rouge a lèvre bien rouge pour madame eeeeeeeeeet une baguette de pain chacun, trop trop mignon ! Pour les chaussures, je connais beaucoup de femmes qui ont des ballerines pliables dans leur sac et qui change de chaussures une fois arrivé au lieu de rendez-vous pour mettre de beau talon fin et haut ! Pour les bijoux je suis tout a fait d'accord et c'est dommage, je suis bijoutière et il est difficile de proposer quelque chose d'un peu plus créatif ! Et pour le fait de porter un pantalon "normal" même pour les courses, cela me semble teeeeeeeellement evident que j'ai mis un peu de temps ! Mon cheri qui est jardinier fait souvant les courses en tenu de travail car il ne repasse pas par la maison avant, et même ça, ca parait parfois franchement limite, les gens le devisage ! en tout cas merci pour cette video ! j'adore voir comment nous sommes perçu de l'exterieur !
68atome je ne vois pas en quoi s’ouvrir à d’autres cultures est négatif? Quoi qu’il en soit, insulter ces deux jeunes femmes est vraiment irrespectueux et révélateur de votre personnalité.
I love blending in with the local fashion when traveling Europe (although it’s more of “trying” than doing for me lol.) i can’t do it when in SE Asia though... wayyyy too hot for me 😎
Gorgeous top! As much as les Français object to or deride your recommendations as bobo and elitist, I can say from experience that my first time in Paris, I dressed like an American and was harassed by every scammer and drageur in the 75, I kid you not. Next trip I did my homework and did my absolute best to blend in. The difference in how I was treated was incredible. I was even able to talk my way out of une amende on the RER. (Still my greatest accomplishment to date.) But yes, even more than clothing, speaking quietly and not smiling all the time make a huge difference in perception as well.
Hi ! I'm French and I noticed a mistake. We wear Ugg ! Not all the time, but yes ! We wear Ugg. Just the magazine tell that's not a good thing. We don't listen everytime...
@@NotEvenFrench I wear Ugg and I'm in Paris. But in popular neighbourhood. I concede, we are less than few years ago to wear it. But I'm a kind of rebel ! I prefer that than feel my ankles totaly freeze
@@cmolodiets I'm sorry for you if you really want wear them everywhere. But if you prefer wear them only in you home, that's ok too ! Do that you want !!!
What these girls are saying should be followed everywhere..just be mindful of environment and your health when thinking about fashion and you'll end up with a list similar to this one...
Hi,thank you for your comments. I really could not be bothered how the French think I should look. I have seen so many of these blogs and I have my own style thats what makes me who I am. There are so many different cultures in Paris now. That 2 out of 5 people are French the rest are immigrants or visitors.
Hi Rosy ! Just a simple message to give you all my support after the attack in New Zealand. I hope all your friends and family are safe. Take care ! Virginie
Regarding photography, I'm French and I sometime walk in Paris taking pictures with a rather heavy camera myself, so a couple words on the subject. First, avoid obvious camera bags ; they make you a target (as well as being a fashion faux pas). Better buy photo inserts and paddings on Amazon to fit a nondescript courrier bag or something urban looking like a peak design bag. The best bag for expensive gear is, no joke, the baby nappies bag if you have a toddler around for the play pretend part. No one is going to steal used nappies. Second, master the French shoulder shrug and death stare to discourage scamer attempts. And third, avoid being trapped in a tourist pack. If you're going to obvious tourists spots, they've been already pictured millions of time by talented people and many images are for sale or online already, and many times from vantage points that are inaccessible to you. So refrain from shooting everything, and rather go for less obvious places dressed in everyday business wear, with a couple other people at most tagging along. Lastly, don't forget you're not supposed to shoot people even in public, we have very strong privacy laws and it can be really frown upon to stick a huge lens in the nose of a stranger.
Il n'est pas interdit de photographier les gens du moment que c'est dans un lieu public. Ce qui est interdit c'est de publier la photo sans leur accord et encore cela dépend des circonstances de la photo : un gros plan sur une personne n'est pas la même chose qu'une foule. Faut arrêter de propager des légendes urbaines.
@@chlore2amine : le droit à l'image est un droit fantôme qui résulte exclusivement de la jurisprudence, laquelle est par définition évolutive. Actuellement, en dehors de la captation de l'image à proprement parler, et sauf quelques exceptions, tout usage de l'image d'une personne identifiable, sujet principal de la photo, sans accord génère a minima une reponsabilité civile sur le fondement de l'art. 9 C. civ. ; en ce qui concerne la captation de l'image elle-même, si elle est opérée dans un lieu privé, c'est de surcroît une faute pénale. Selon la jurisprudence actuelle, la simple captation de l'image d'une personne dans un lieu public est donc en théorie possible, cependant cela exclu la réutilisation sur instagram, twitter, facebook et globalement tout autre support public ou semi-public en dehors du visionnage dans le cercle familial. Sous réserve d'une extension à venir, car actuellement ce qui a manqué, c'est moins la volonté des juges que la preuve d'un préjudice et du lien de causalité avec la photographie pour fonder une réparation sur la base de l'art. 1240 C. civ. Évidemment je ne parlais pas des photographies de foules ou de monuments.
Thanks for the valuable tips. One of the main reasons we are doing a French river cruise this time is my avid desire to photograph more of France. I will have that camera around my neck no matter what, although I do not like carrying a camera bag anyway. Just bringing 2 lenses inside my regular cross-body bag at the most. I am kind of irritated to hear of all these things I should not wear or do to avoid looking like a tourist. These French, they seem to be a bunch of arrogant snobs. Tourists bring in tons of money to their country and help their economy, so as long as the tourists behave in a decent, respectful way, why are they being looked down upon? I like that French women like to look natural, and I do not dress like any of the things the 2 UA-camrs mentioned except for the UGGS and beret, which I love. But the French should also demonstrate more tolerance. They are not even humbled or flattered that tourists admire their country and visit w their loaded pockets bc French are such snobs. It is more comfortable to be a tourist in the States than Europe, actually, bc USA provides them more friendly, safe and convenient accommodations, I believe. What do you think?
@@Ckawauchi35 : flashing money around is exactly the type of behaviour that will get you nowhere but in trouble with the locals. Flashing a smile and beginning your phrase with "bonjour, s'il vous plaît pouvez-vous..." followed by "merci, au revoir", will get you everywhere. TL;DR : don't behave like an idiot if you don't want to be treated like one.
I did not mention anything about tourists flashing money as I abhor that kind of behavior as well. I believe in showing class and humility as what I learned fr my Japanese Mom. I learned a bit of French while I was living in Japan, too, so I could not wait to use my limited knowledge of the French language! But thanks for the valuable reminder for those who are new to traveling a whole new world.
I’m not changing my personal style for a short visit to Paris. I love myself to much for that. Paris, it’s not you, it’s me. I just can’t let go. And I don’t do red lipstick.
Quite good 👍 So as a French Living in Ireland how to recognise French tourist they have the full rain coat gear 😂 while you will rarely see Irish people wearing rain dedicated coat unless you are on the sea side planning to go to to fish on a small boat 😂
I live in the Palm Springs, CA area.I could do a blog about how tourists dress that come here from Europe.Sacre bleu! We locals just laugh and are friendly anyway- except when they don't tip- and that is always!
Yeah, because we pay our waiters and waitresses how they should be payed and we don't rely on tipping, so how are people supposed to know unless they spent a lot of time online researching stuff like that, which not everyone either has the time to or is not enough into the internet
Tipping is not done in Europe, as the service is included in the price of the meal. Tipping is considered demeaning to the server. So don't assume the Europeans are cheap- they just don't know that American restaurants work differently.
@@FleurDeCersier unless you live under a rock and have never traveled, I think it is widely known and widely written that the USA does not have service charge and tips are the way things are done here, like it or not.Its how many people earn a living.Not an opinion.
@lala thanks for sharing and hats off to you for having the compassion to carry extra money for tipping. This is how most waiters make their living. The wages are low because it is expected that they will make up more than the difference in tips.
Be respectful and polite, and not loud. But I think this is an universal tule for every country you visit. It is not about the outfits, but all about one’s attitude. am from Belgium and we welcome tourists!
I don't understand why you would avoid looking like what you are. You are a tourist, you are from another country, so unless its a risk to your safety looking anything but having a direct bloodline, do you! It's not like they are going to be any less rude when you open your mouth and realise that you're not French anyway. I love Paris and other parts of Europe and i think that fact that you slightly stand out is a topic for conversation as people want to know where you are from. Also, i'm not sure if this is an age thing or maybe its a class thing, but i have seen many people in "sportswear" in Paris especially with the youth and also that all of the hi fashion brands looks are streetwear based. This was an odd video.
I disagree that it's an "odd" video -- as Rosie [ +Not Even French ] stated at the outset, it's advice for people who don't want to stick out. If you don't mind being pegged as a tourist from 30 feet away, then "you be you," as she said. On the contrary, Rosie and Charlie are giving excellent advice for those who care to hear it. I'm an American living in Paris for over a dozen years, and I must say that you can tell when the American tourists arrive (sometime in the Spring): after several months of living among Parisians, you suddenly notice badly dressed people sprouting up all over! P.S. The following sentence shows that you must not know Paris very well: "It's not like they are going to be any less rude when you open your mouth...." Parisian "rudeness" is a canard, like "aloof" Siamese cats: both are false stereotypes that keep perpetuating themselves.
@@LauraMorland Okay Laura, i think this is where we are going to have an issue. If i have found my experience with Parisians to be rude, how are you to try and dispel that by telling me that" i must not know Paris very well" because of my experience? You could say that you have not found that to be the case whilst being there and that would be fair enough. Thats like telling someone that they haven't experienced racism or sexism because you haven't. Also, who cares if there suddenly badly dressed people sprouting up all over. This sounds less about advice and more and more about ruining the precious image of your beloved Paris. Are you not also giving the impression that Americans are badly dressed.
@@sandraboyce4817 Many people care if there is badly dressed people in our cities in Europe. It's called pride and it detracts from the beauty and elegance of a gorgeous city like Paris to see pot bellied Americans going around in sportswear and running shoes. When in Rome... And many (not all of course) Americans are badly dressed when they come here, you can spot them a mile away. It's just how it is and we have a right to expect people to dress appropriately.
@@greenknitter Okay , if "badly dressed" people distract from the beauty and "elegance" of a city than you clearly are not going there for the culture, architecture and many other things you visit other countries to experience. Im sure there are many people like you, but i think that there are many people who maybe are not that shallow. I like what i consider to be nice things, but i also know that everybody not only doesn't have the same taste but might not also be in the same financial situation as i am and that wouldn't take away the experience of exploring another environment. Nice people wear what could be considered (to some) bad taste in clothes and others not much money, does it make them bad people These responses are sounding real shallow to me, so can i ask if anyone has the same opinion that they don't feel the need to reply to me because I'm really not here for it. I think that i will have to skip my annual vacation to Paris. If i had know that people there were so judgmental about fashion choices, i dread to think what they have to say about other races invading their beautiful, gorgeous and elegant city
I will say, when I was there, if anyone was bothered by my leggings they did a VERY good job hiding their disdain (and I’m very aware when people make faces or are irked by me). After walking around in jeans all day one day I was like, I can’t do it again and I was back in leggings. I didn’t wear “runners” at least though 🤷🏼♀️ As far as the backpacks you’re referring to, we had them. But we left our air bnb and couldn’t come back for the day so we had a bunch of stuff to carry that wouldn’t fit in a “nicer” looking backpack, so there wasn’t a choice. Also, as a photographer, you can’t just keep your camera in a bag all the time. Sometimes you need to get a shot right at that moment and it would take too long to get it out. We were very vigilant about our camera equipment and no one bothered us too much.
i think in Europe generally (not uk) people / women are very conscious of their appearance but it begins with the body, so being slim is the first issue, then the rest comes after but they generally don't wear old stained, broken clothes or anything that looks a bit wild or out there... in Paris people's clothes especially kids clothes looks like they've never been worn. they are immaculate. whereas in the uk we can easily wear old broken sloppy clothes if we are having a comfy day...
I lived in Rome for a year and the style was pretty similar. Except that people definitely wore low cut stops and stilettos there (even with the cobblestones!)
After working in a French company and traveling to France multiple times a year for over 8 years the only point I’d have to disagree (slightly) is jewelery. Girls tend to wear estate jewelery and fine jewelery quite frequently. Not something too over the top but I can clearly recall some impressive rings and earrings.
I've been to Paris four times since 1999. I don't wear athletic gear anywhere (yoga pants, leggings, etc) and I've always hated white sneakers. Back in '99 I fit right in with my flat-heeled black boots and short, black down jacket. I bought a chenille cap and matching scarf when I got there. I think these ladies give good advice; although I am not fluent in French I use as many French words and phrases that I know and speak in a lower voice. However, I returned from Amsterdam two weeks ago and was amazed to see how many people there are wearing 'track suits', yoga pants and every kind of sneakers on the planet. I also got a good laugh at how many residents of Amsterdam are wearing ballcaps with the New York Yankees' logo on them, which they buy from a local chain store that supposedly sells 'American' style clothing. I asked someone if he knew what the logo was but he confessed he did not; that he bought it because it said NY on it and he just thought it was cool. He had no idea it was a baseball team logo. Bottom line, anyone travelling to Europe should keep in mind that fashions are different everywhere.
It's so funny because these are rules for single digit arrondissement. Just come to the 20th you're in for a surprise. (Also I go out in leggings all the times nobody has ever looked me funny)
@@OptLab yeah thanks for spelling it out. I didn't know!! (Yes I did) It's actually a lot more intricated than that even though the mean income give you that. But what Rosie rarely says is that her place is 8th/9th maybe 10th south 17th/18th and that's hardly Paris. Parisian women come in a lot shape and clothes. And yes there are different standards in Paris some of them not even due to class.
@@bereny45 How do you dress then? And WHERE are you? You all must not live in my quartier because this vidéo encapsulates perfectly what I see around me (Bastille - Gare de Lyon).
I was in Paris in Sept 2017 and before I went I spent many a happy hour on youtube on what to wear/not to wear to 'not look like a tourist'. After spending 6 weeks in the Med I finally made it to Paris and I was, dare I say 'shocked/surprised' on how drab the women looked, all seemed to be in black - it was the start of Autumn. All seemed to be smoking like chimneys (so disgusting - I am anti smoking so that might colour my view lol) and as a result (I think) their skin was so sallow but I guess, I now know the answer to why they are all slim! This was my first ever European OE (yes a little late at 55 years old) and I had no idea (I'm a kiwi) just how DIFFERENT the people look - hard to describe but my British/Irish ancestry clearly stood out on my face/features, you can't hide that. Previously I had thought 'if caucasian, we all look alike' but I know now, we don't! Basically, just do you, coz no matter what, your are going to look different and as soon as you open your mouth - they know!. Mind you my husband is blonde, blue eyed and irish descent but he did get taken for German occasionally.
*negative commenters ignoring the title of the video* "How dare you tell me what not to wear as a tourist in Paris in a video that clearly states it is about what not to wear in Paris to stand out as a tourist" ummmmm
JOGGING ADDIDAS TIT CHAUSSUR NIKE ZEUHBI... Pardon je me suis emporter.. mais oui quand on change de catégorie sociale les styles sont pluriels et c'est cool !
E Z , tu veux dire qu'il existe une catégorie de parisienne qui aime des shorts très courts (ras le cul), des décoltés qui montrent les seins, des leggings qui montrent qu'elle n'a pas de fesses ? Au secours, dis leur de faire un effort.
I highly recommend wearing ankle-high, memory foam, comfortable footwear. Pack moleskin in case you get a blister. Apply Tinactin to prevent Athlete’s foot. Get a pedicure before your trip. Do NOT wear brand new shoes that you haven’t broken in. It will be miserable if your feet are killing you, so break your shoes in well beforehand. Safe sure-footedness is far more critical than fashion trends when you are traveling, so avoid getting physically hurt to begin with. Put safety precautions first. If you are carrying heavy luggage or backpack, your shoes need to be more supportive as well. Choose a wide toe box and more room at the toe, to accommodate socks and foot-swelling moreso when you’re walking downhill. Wear an abdominal elastic support so that you don’t sprain your back. Wear Stella calf sleeves or TED hose to protect your ankles, knees and circulation and to prevent leg cramps. Take Magnesium 250 mg. to prevent leg cramps before you go out walking. Apply Aspercream to your legs and feet before you go walking. Protect your feet, knees, legs, back and neck when traveling. Pack Salonpas patches in case you get sore muscles. Schweppes tonic water also has quinine in it which soothes foot/leg cramps. The cobblestone, potholes and uneven sidewalks can cause you to suddenly sprain your ankle, especially when you’re distracted sightseeing. So make sure that your shoes protect your “ankles”. Bring orthotic arch supports. Soak in a hot bath of Epsom salts the night before your trip (which has Magnesium in it). Bring a Cabeau neck support also for the plane trip, so that you don’t get a kink in your neck on the long night flight to Europe. Safety is #1. Fashion is further down the list. Sign up for medical insurance just in case: TravMed. Safe travels...
When I visit Paris, I would be a tourist. I would hope I wouldn't need to hide that fact too much, I think Paris receives a lot of money from tourists and hope they don't feel they are sooooo much better than others that they treat them as less than or impose strong need to conform just to visit their city. I love many things French, but that part turns me off
These are simply rules for "Dressing with taste", not just for France. Your attempt to enlighten the general public is respected. Gentlemen, NO HATS INDOORS EVER! (what are you hiding under there? "It's not raining in my house") THANK-YOU!
I think the only French people who wear berets are old men and stylish, fashionable and excentric twenty-something Parisians who wxant to create their own style...!
I understand. But some tourists don't care french culture. They consider monuments, pictures for their social medias, like a trophy. They don't understand that showing up yourself in a city, in an environment, your body, your cloth and attitude impacts the environment. Looking good is not just for yourself, looking good is also respecting others. But I this not only the case in Paris, but in many places in the world.
I've stayed like 3 months in Paris and wouldn't agree with some. French women don't really wear make up,true,but they like red lipstick, eyeliner,clean and nice hair. I see many French people with backpacks :) Actually most of my friends there wear them! I personally hate but it's a normal thing here. Sneakers and yoga pants are normal too,in the 20,17,16 I've seen many I wear my red beret with red lipstick,wavy hair and leggings+sneakers because I just love red 🤣 and people still talk to me in French and think I live there. However looking as a tourist is a Matter of physical appearance as well. I'm very pale,blonde,blue eyes, rather big lips, typical slavic features hence people always think I'm Russian or Ukrainian no Matt what I do 🤷 Enjoy Paris and keep your personal belongings as u would in every city and enjoy it!
I feel like what is being described is the “fashionable but I want to fit in” look. Parisians dress in very varied ways. It depends on the neighbourhood you’re in and a bunch of different factors. Some want to be noticed more and not blend in. There aren’t clear cut rules to have a French style. This is more of a “what differentiates the mainstream Parisian style from others” kind of description.
Disagree about the athletic shoes -- I see A LOT of Parisian men and women in sneakers, especially white ones (I think this is a trendy thing to do--wear white sneakers). I see Parisian men in a blazer, jeans, and white sneakers all the time. The women often wear something similar except they'll wear skinny jeans more. I do see sweatshirts being worn but not collegiate ones since they are not as attached to their schools like we are in the US. But overall, I think Parisians are gradually adopting a more universally urban style and are less "chic" than you may think...
French here, and indeed I buy som sneakers, but only unicolor ones: full white, full grey, full green etc... Also to notice that polo shirts are quite safe to mix with many cloths. Fashion is no different from design, architecture or advertisement. Get the message clear and short, play with 1 Contrast. Don't stack
I'm so happy to hear this because I was worried about my walking shoes that I bought to wear in Paris this September, they are dark blue sneakers. I'm not going to worry now and just enjoy beautiful Paris. It will be my first time.
It'd probably look more French if slightly to one side. Not the pot calling the kettle black, I'm no style guru, but that's just what I've noticed. I can't wear a beret to save my life; it always looks as though a pancake has landed on my head!
@HAYAO LEONE ? What is perfectionist about replying to your question that I have an oval face and in agreeing with your remark that beret and braids look good? People look good in what they feel good in.
I really relate to what you described, especially the part when you say to put proper pants on just to get a bottle of milk from the corner shop. I've watched a lot of your videos and I can definitely tell that you have totally integrated your own advice. You look more French than you did when you started your channel ;-)
Having spent time in Paris every year (the husband is Parisian) the rules of vulgarity apply everywhere. Tourists are going to appear as tourists no matter what. It's all in the mindset. In a nutshell. Wear black. don't wear white sneakers. Wear a trench coat. Don't make eye contact. Don't whip your cell phone out and take a selfie. Learn the art of The French Shrug. And if you've ever spent time in Paris during the workweek, you will notice that 95 percent of women over 50 dye their hair burgundy and the average Parisian dresses rather ordinary except for those who live on Avenue Foch who are truly the innate chic. In the 6th Arr, it's more Boho. Just friggin wear what you want and screw it.
No no! There are no real rules. They’re just trying to narrow down what the “fitting in” look is. But really, people dress in varied way. It would be boring if all Parisians dressed the same.
Chelsea Zubiate I was about to book a flight too. It was my childhood dream to visit. But now I’m really thinking. I’m only comfortable in leggings. Also scared of the scamming. If I have to be judged, scammed there then I might not go. Been backpacking India and people are so nice that if they don’t speak English they would try their best. And in Paris, whether they know English or not, they would only speak in French with you.
Rose Paris The thing is in France there are lots of non written rules, very important rules for us french. This is probably why french people, or parisians, got the reputation to be rude. Most of the time we actually think that you are rude. Not saying hello, not trying to ask if the person speaks english, being very noisy in transports, these are things we don’t really like and so we are more “inclined” to appear as cold and rude. But don’t worry about judgment, especially if you go to big cities, big cities are actually more “open minded” than small towns or villages, wear whatever you want. The only matter is that if you look like a tourist you might be targeted by pickpockets or whatever.
Mélissa Crepeau thanks, I usually use “excuse me, hi” then apologize for stopping them and be respectful before I ask and say thank you. I don’t like being noisy in public transport either so I should be fine. But yes I do want to wear what I am comfortable with. Regarding the pickpocket, I feel like I will look like a tourist anyway but will be careful. Having said that, my travel will get canceled because of the virus numbers out there. I think that those anxieties do remain for travelers before traveling somehow but once in Paris, they probably fade away.
If you are looking for a great striped shirt I would advise you to buy it at Armor Lux (3 shops in Paris) because.. It's from Britanny whereas St James is from Normandy (there is a little adversity between these two regions)
@@NotEvenFrench their culture is quite similar but they are always arguing about which is the best, like is cider better in Brittany or in Normandy, or who owns the Mont Saint Michel
@@victoriagranger995 Bretons are the best obviously! Actually, St James is very close to Brittany and the famous marine style is definitely a Breton feature. Armor Lux and St James were actually historical suppliers for the navy and their products are of very good quality. Quarrels between Bretons and Normands are engraved in our traditions, it's just the usual jokes about your neighbours, nothing really serious, just teasing each other, they have the Mt St Michel, and we have all the rest! Cider, crêpes, galettes, Kouign-amann, salted butter, the best seafood and so on! :-D But if you check history, the Mt St Michel was Breton for some time.
That's not an advice based on the quality so it's not a good avice :p I'm not saying that one is better than the other but obviously your advice is totally biased haha
I'm not young by a stretch and I've been to France often, but an old French guy coughed in discust 'cause I was wearing a flowered shirt. (I was with my wife). The young French guys on the Metro wear impeccable reefer jackets etc, but variety is not the name of the game. When using the Metro a young black guy fairly jumped out of his seat to offer it to my wife. I was impressed. When I was a youngster in London that was always expected. (UK)
I have a few friends that live in France and are in Paris often. I can tell you that one of them is always wearing leggings and a baggy shirt. The other three wear adidas outfits in the street weather they are going to the gym or not. Basically what I’m saying is, you’re not gonna stand out very much because of what you are wearing. And even if you do stand out, who cares? Just wear what’s comfortable because you are going to be walking a lot.
Hey Rosie. I'm going to be off topic but I just wanted to say that I just learned about the terrible terrorist attack in Christchurch and I'm so sad New Zealand has to endure this terrible pain. I'm thinking about your country and your family and friends and hope you find the strength and unity to overcome.
I have just discovered your channel and think it is completely charming and lovely. I have been learning French for a few years and love love love the not just the language but the music, art, films, food, etc etc. You channel is fantastique! I am in Australia - so unfortunately France is a long way away - but I hope to go for an extended visite. (Boo to Brexit I have British passport!) Keep up the excellent work!
It is interesting how many differences in the style "rules" there are between France and Italy, where I am from, even though they are both considered to very stylish countries. Italians have a much more "out there" sexy way of dressing and they are so into the labels and high fashion brands. I definitely prefer the French style by far :-)
I recently went to Paris for the first time and took as many suggestions from many videos including this one. Nobody follows these tips, nobody cares, there are so many people that what you decide will no matter.
Dress however makes you happy!
thank you
I was just there and I completely agree. It felt no different than being in any major American city as far as the way people were dressing. Some were very casual and some were dressed up.
The main reason why people want to dress like locals is because they dont want to stand out too much. Usually those people who clearly look like tourists can be for example pick pocketed more easily.
I'm a Parisian wearing gym clothes everyday so ofc (but then I don't live in the upper district so...)
THANK YOU! Not sure who made these rules??!🙄🙄🙄
I’m French, and I live in Paris. Everyone wears Huggs, heels, leggings and « shows off their clevage »
Some of these advices are true, but some are very cliché.
*@Simply Julie* ~T'as certes tant raison, grave; et bien merci *({:* D ...!!
I was scared about the leggings thank goodness
@@darkiscool7803 Actaully, most older people don't wear leggings, but younger people do. It is sometimes frowned upon, though.
Yeah... amongst 14 year old girls , for the rest it’s true, not one of my friend would wear yoga pants or sandals even to go buy bread lol
I want to travel light, legging are a must if I want to do that. I guess I am going to do a bad thing.
I visited Paris last year with my family. I did all I could to not look like a tourist. And then. For the whole trip, my dad was wearing shorts, running shoes, high socks, a hiking backpack and a HAT. He's from the Czech republic but still😂
Lenka Chládková Ha Ha!
Lenka Chládková Haha. That’s awesome! 😂 👏 👏
Lol!!! Too cute. I love it!!!
Typical Dad!
He just did that to embarass you. Sometimes, I wish I'd had kids. The fun I would have had (*sigh*)... 😉
French elegance is basically modern, simple, beautifully cut and understated. Contrary to popular (non-French) belief, not all of it is necessarily expensive either.
What online shops would you suggest?
@@deannatroy8586 To be perfectly honest, it's probably not even a question of which shop. French girls could choose items from H&M or Zara but the difference is likely to be in the way they would wear the items.
@@nikkiscott4341 Are there any good quality french online shops out there?
An Amerikan who epitomizes what I think of French elegance is Angelina Jolie. Whether you like her as a person or an actor, her wardrobe is stunning. Neutral colors, basic styles, understated elegance.
Nikki Scott H & M and Zara are fast fashion, trash quality in any setting.
I’m French, these rules are made by foreigners for tourists
You absolutely are right
thank you. no way I'm ever going to look like a fancy Parisian.
Lila Ben thank you!
🙂 agree
EXACTLY! Typical expats trying too hard. Just relax, ladies.
Basically to be classy, look at Kim Kardashian, and do the opposite.
Absolutely! That's my rule as a french woman :)
LOL
Voilà, c'est ça ! Et aussi ne pas se maquiller comme une voiture volée ! 🤣😃😄
Perfect!
@@sophiegoarin2903 drole!
You mean I've been doing it wrong with my stripey top and the string of garlic bulbs around my neck? Why is this so complicated? /nibbles on baguette
with stripey top very funny!
@MimiParis Hooo, Nice then I like ....! :) Thanks!
a group of people ALL wearing berets. That would be hilarious.
It worked for Chevy Chase. 😊
Chevy Chase, European Vacation, Hilarious
I was thinking that too. If I ever have a reason to go to Paris, I will be wearing a beret now. Even if its warm. One person wearing one in the winter though? I doubt any French person would think it was a costume.
Centennial I still want to wear a beret :DD I love them but never use them, I think this is the TIME
@@mariasmith2198 No, it's too cold in the winter for béret. It's more of an Fall/Autumn accessory.
As an American, I think you're always going to stick out. But there are things one can do to respect the city/ country/ culture. Keep in mind that I'm middle-aged (though I look younger) and my style goes between classic and bohemian depending on the circumstance so someone with entirely different tastes might think differently.
1. More than anything you wear, try to speak the language even just a little. They'll automatically know you're not local but almost everyone I encountered treated me better for trying. In some cases, the person ahead or behind me who didn't try got worse service. After hearing me speak, they'd switch to English!
I found Parisians to be friendly and people would offer me help spontaneously if I looked confused or opened my map. One shopkeeper gave me a souvenir for talking to him about a city he wanted to visit in the US where I had lived and a baker chased me down to street to return my change when I messed up giving her more.
2. Wear what you wear with pride/ confidence but not arrogance. The city was great for people watching and people wearing the most interesting clothes would walk by with grace. Perhaps a person wearing the same clothes with head down, shoulders slumped, etc. would look awkward but the confidence with which clothes were worn really stood out.
3. Bring neutral colored clothes in classic cuts. (For examples of classic, look at styles like Audrey Hepburn, Francois Hardy, Grace Kelly, Ralph Lauren, etc.) Neutral= black, white, navy, brown, grey, olive. Stick to 1-2 neutrals and accessorize with a colorful costume jewelry, belts, hats, or -- a Euro favorite - scarves. Think about texture and fabric as well: linen for summer, wool for winter, etc. Bringing simple clothes and using accessories also helps cut down on what you need to pack as you can mix and match things easier.
(Another way to lessen clothes needed: find and use a laundry nearby and/or bring items you can launder by hand easily and dry in your bathroom.)
4. Bring comfortable shoes. I find if I cannot walk comfortably, I'm going to feel awkward and that doesn't help the way I carry myself. Neutral colored simple, comfortable sneakers like Keds or -- for the opposite effect - Converse are fine. Sandals in leather and classic styles - e.g. gladiator - are good.
Do enjoy yourself and don't let others' impressions affect you too much. If anything, steal the confidence Parisians have about having their own personal style no matter their budget.
Thank you. Great tips
Mhhh I get your vision but if woman in paris avoid the "too sexy" look it is because we get catcalled all the time. I don't live in Paris anymore but everytime I visit I get a new story... All in All I would say wear whatever you want, be your own brilliant self and don't care too much about anything but how you feel in your clothes
@Ruth Rajan I totally get that, but I also think we grow up thinking if I wear something a little sexy I'll get in trouble, my first memory of being catcalled, I was quite young, wearing a long dress in summer, to be honest so it printed in my mind.
Oh my, this is so true. I'm from Brazil, and we are used to showing a little skin or to wearing short skirts etc. It's cultural. However, I really had to adapt my style during the 3 years I lived in Paris due to some pretty agressive catcalling incidents. Once I was followed home by three gigantic men saying the nastiest things behind me, I was so afraid! Thankfully I was saved by some lovely neighboors who were also getting home.
@Keyboard Crusader They were a group of drunk french men, it happened at the Bv. Beaumarchais.
@Keyboard Crusader I don't know why you're implying that I had those problems with French men and often in places like rue de rennes
@@mleecv I'm sorry you had this experience. I noticed it happens the most in Paris and I don't have this problem as much in other parts of France anymore but still it shouldn't happen full stop
There's NO need to change your style just because you're in France... wear what you like to wear and what you feel comfortable in.
That's so true. Parisian businesses love the income from tourists. The only thing is to be aware of thieves and scammers. Everyone going to Paris should watch a youtube video or two and read about the different methods theives use and how to protect yourself while traveling and you'll do fine.
Sounds more that you have no style. Looking "well dressed" is also a question of respect to the other people (s eyes). I that tells you nothing, then you must be US American or so...
@@strasbourgerelsass1467 I am Ukrainian. Should I dress like a typical American if I visit the USA? No. People don't need to dress in a different way just because they're in another country.
Use whatever you feel comfortable with discretion. Paris has tourists from around the world. We should be aware of pickpocket and scamers.
When l saw so many garbages bags on the street it's something disgusting.
Canada is a safe and clean country.
No discrimination when you can't speak English properly. Paris has a lot of dress code. For what? Be yourself and respectful.
They said in the beginning, this is for people who don’t want to look like tourist 🙄 It’s obviously not for people that don’t care about that!
I'd lived in Paris for years until graduation and to be honest I've never considered tourists as unelegant people. On the contrary, whenever I saw beautiful and well-dressed guys in the street, I realized they were tourists. Maybe the video's message is "Try to be as simple as you can" :)
One other thing that makes you stand out as a tourist is being loud. Parisians aren’t loud people and talk very low to each other even in restaurants.
Not exactly true. Having lived five years in Paris and travelling by metro a lot between clients, I can tell you I see a LOT of nontourists carrying on loudly. Of course, they are very often between 13 and 18 years old....
Heather Stake agreed. American here. I believe Americans talk loudly even to my general annoyance.
Oh my goodness - yes.... Doesn't matter your nationality, if you are loud, you will be noticed. (actually anywhere in Europe...)
The other one is complaining about portion sizes in restaurants. LOL. Although in the past five years or so, France no longer has the lowest BMIs in the EU. Their obesity rate is climbing with fast food places. :(
Not from what Iv'e seen!
French street wear simplified: business casual.
That I can do, most of Europe from what I have seen in videos and from friends is like this. Even Japan is far more relaxed, when one is not at work you see graphic tees, women in short skirts (but it is totally not okay even there to show cleavage or midriffs) or shorts, in short you know exactly who is going to work and who is not by how one dresses.
Why don't we just wear what we want? Called daring to be beautiful
@@Hippy2021 “beautiful“ is a relative concept sweetie ;)
And the video is about “blending in“ not about “being beautiful“...
That's basically it!!
"Business casual" in amerikkka - a ratty t-shirt, board shorts, and arriving at work on a Lime.
Sounds exhausting.
Just think opposite of American fashion
Paris is shit
@@vive_le_fric1179 please dont disrespect the French people although again I respect your opinion say it another nice way
@@blissy_always_amazing9732 i'm french tho
@@vive_le_fric1179 oh .. still tho theres many people who do wanna go Paris but cant afford go yet
Trying not to look like a tourist is unrealistic for most of us e.g. our skin color. It’s okay to look like a Tourist - it’s how we act that’s more important than what we wear. Sadly, it seems to be a reaction to poor Tourist behaviour, or simple ignorance.
I felt so strongly about this I’ve made a video to help new Tourists become travelling ambassadors for their own country so we can all be proud of where we come from and not have to worry about blending in. Ciao.
There are many Parisians of color who dress in the simple classic style these ladies are referring to.
You're both really sweet but I think your video would be way more interesting if you broke it up with example images of what you are discussing 😘
Indeed! Some street photos and a quiz: identify the tourist. :)
Yes that might be great!
Yes that might be great!
yes i was waiting for some images !!
Very true.
I find it ironic that a city which doesn't care about their dog poop problem looks down their noses at someone wearing sandals.
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No one stares at sandals and there is no dog's poo anymore. Dress code: simple and elegante. You don't go out with half your teets out.
Short version: dress classy, not Kardashian or Spring Break.
Un homme qui porte des sandales c'est un Allemand.🤣
surtout avec des chaussettes... ;)
Ou un Néerlandais, aussi avec chaussettes 😊
thierryf67 avec des chaussettes blanches....
And sandals with socks! British or American. The older blokes generally though. See them everywhere. I’ve had to refuse to go outside with my husband because he attempted to go outside like that. The horror! Even trainers with socks whilst wearing shorts. Especially when the socks are pulled halfway up the calf. I’m shuddering at the thought.
@@amayastrata4629 My Irish husband dressed like that... until I married him. I, too, refused to go outside with him after he put on socks with sandals! (Also shuddering at the thought.)
These advices can be applied in most of European Cities. Sportwear, college hoodies, heavy makeup are not trending in Europe.
Vaelios3292 except for Britain
@@lucasbraz8574 that was what i meant by "Most of". I was surprised by all the workers in suits and sneakers in London
You're right. It's everywhere the same. Here in Holland (the Netherlands) we have the word 'Tokkie' for low class-people. (no taste etc. no style etc.)
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Good to hear. I don't know why fully grown, adult American men still insist on dressing like eight-year-olds.
fashion advice: wear whatever you want dont be a sheep
thx bye
Paris is a pretty bad place to live. Very dangerous. Dont look like you have money or you may be killed
@@tristian9006 or just avoid some places..
Exactly.
Tristian Green what are you talking about? I was just there and I've never felt safer as a tourist than in Paris. There are police with guns out at attention everywhere. It's amazing.
I agree with mostly e everything except for the beret lol #sorry not sorry
Actually, trainers (sneakers) are very in vogue in Paris at the moment, everyone is wearing them. Converse trainers are extremely popular, especially the Black high lace ones. Also colours are now beginning to trend too.
Use your inside voices while in public please
Yes. As an American, I liked this rule. And our tour guide actually got shushed for being loud.
Just a little point for men you forgot to mention: Bermuda shorts and board shorts (any above-the-knee colourful shorts) are usually a dead giveaway that you're a tourist. French men do not wear shorts at all typically. Sometimes, cargo shorts (below the knee, un-colourful shorts) are worn by French men but they are seen as unfashionable themselves. Also some very avant-garde dressers might go for a bold short-short but thats not at all common either.
When it is really hot I can assure you a lot of people wear shorts but they are usually around 20s maybe 30s but it is true that older frenchman don't really do that unless they are themselves tourists. It is probably because you are not supposed to go to work in shorts, it is not serious
The ultimate tourist : bermuda shorts, men sandals, colorful shirt, cap or bucket hat (bob), sunglasses and the big camera around his neck.
@@NotEvenFrench pour une randonnée à la campagne, en velo ou avec un sac à dos, un picnic en été, pas de problème, mais à paris et environs, NON! Quand on était gosses on se moquait tellement des touristes, les américains surtout. On pouvait les voir arriver à 1 km de loin.
J'ai été élevée à paris ans les années 50 et 60 et je n'ai jamais vu acune personne avec un béret, homme ou femme. Exception: photo de mon grand père durant la 2ème guerre mondiale !
Bizarre ce que tu dis. J'étais enfant dans les années 90 et j'en voyais (sur des hommes âgés). Même en 2019 il y a encore pas mal de porteurs de béret, jeunes, mais dans un style moins vieillot qu'avant.
@@NotEvenFrench "Partner?" I had to look up the date on this video to see if you posted it before you were married... but no!
Bonjour. I've been living in Paris since 2015 and some of the things you spoke about do not apply as a general "rule". Like being casual, true with my french friends, we all dress similar and practical when running errands. The one thing I was surprised by when I first came to Paris years ago, is the relaxed and somewhat unmatched style of many Parisians. Its as though they through whatever on and it works! On another note, I do love that women like to dress elegant when going out at night. Not too exposed but rather ladylike.
I’m currently in Paris with my fiancée and her little sister and I have to say... this is the most INACCURATE video ever. Everyone I see is wearing exactly what you say not to wear. Locals and tourists. Seems like this is the opinion of a girl that’s trying to hard to be Parisian. Maybe because she’s trying to impress a local man and/or his pretentious family. Girls, wear what you feel comfortable in!
Men, wear those sandals and board shorts. Everyone else is! Nobody tried to scam me and nobody even approached me.
I worked as a tour guide in Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) and I was able to tell if someone's a tourist or not regardless of their clothes. It's much more about your facial features that says "not a local". However, I've never understood wearing clothes that look like camping equipment on a city trip
Veselina Kanova I just left Paris the other day. I was waiting for a light to turn green so that I could cross the street and a man approached and said, “American, right?” I said, “How did you know?” He said, “Because you don’t have that French frown.”
im going to be in paris tomorrow night! so thankful that i already dress according to these rules, cant turn back now (ive packed!)
@@NotEvenFrench thank you so much !!!!
I was in Paris back in July last year. I loved so much the natural fashion sense of Parisienne women.
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@@chokotoff4376 Avez-vous vu le sens de la mode des femmes australiennes? Surtout cringeworthy la plupart du temps!
Age should also be taken as a factor! Many of the younger people have grown up on american teenage drama series and are more open to new trends than their peers thanks to the internet (they would follow American or English make up artists for example), which does change their style. Also, us young people tend to wear more revealing clothing, but I don't think it's a French thing ... anyway if you're 20 you don't have to dress like a business woman yet ;)
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Agree 100%
Yes, quite - nails, false eyelashes, etc. the whole pageant queen thing. Expensive sportswear too.
C'est Drole:)
Hello,I just got back from Paris. I was there for 10 days. After watching many of these type videos before going to Paris. I decided I was not going to dress "French",I was going to dress comfortable. "To much stress", I said. Well...when I arrived, I was surprised to see Parisian Women wear Nike sport shoes with Dresses, and wear sport clothes(leggings) T-shirts with Logos on the front, walking everywhere in Paris. Anytime of the day and night. At Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Airplanes,
Trains and the even at the famous shopping malls. All of them speaking French, that's how I knew. I did not see one White Blouse! lol.So ladies don't stress. Jeans, T-shirts, Nikes etc. are OK."WEAR YOU" and what's good for YOU. By the way, it was Fashion Week. :)
My French great-grandmother used to say, in English, "The whisper of a promise is more alluring than a boldly stated fact". That was passed on to all the women in the family line. It's the mystery that enchants. Putting your wares on display makes you look more like a street-walker than an appealing, interesting woman.
that is so judgemental, it's not more alluring, who cares if someone is showing their cleavage, and this is coming from someone who dresses quite modestly, let people live their lives. You can be the most interesting, intelligent, kind and beautiful person on earth wearing somethings revealing won't take that away from you.
If one IS a tourist anywhere, why should one try to hide it ?
@Tom Lopez and perhaps they are stupid, so the helpful thing to do is answer her question. A valid reason to avoid looking like a tourist is that people actively try to take advantage of tourists, not only in France, but wherever you may be visiting.
Because people on holidays tend not to be as observant as locals and you won't notice the person picking your pocket or stealing from your bag/backpack until it's too late. And the pickpocket will know you've got stuff/money because you're on holidays. If you stand out as "I'm not a local", you're a target.
@Tom Lopez La fortaleza de tu agravio demuestra la debilidad de tu argumento, o mejor dicho, falta total de este ultimo. Good day to you!
They gave a bunch of examples: Trying to be a good guest (not being offensive by going into a store with yoga pants, which would not be offensive at all in the USA); to not get scammed because I think anywhere with lots of tourists, scammers will target tourists vs locals; and I would think this is tied to the not being offensive, but they said people treat you better when you blend in.
Te contesto con todo respeto que si haces esa pregunta entonces no te has informado bien de por qué el ser turista puede tener más aspectos negativos que positivos. No sé si has viajado mucho o te has informado antes de viajar pero una razón muy fuerte para no parecer turista es que eres más propensos a evitar robos y estafas, si tú luces a simple vista como un turista estás en la mira de la gente que se aprovecha de tu ignorancia/emoción etc en un lugar que es nuevo para ti. La gente se da cuenta cuando eres un turista cuando hablas con ellos (por el acento etc), no sé por qué razón o beneficio la gente quisiera lucir como un turista, pero en fin. Saludos.
Hello ladies, I live in Houston Texas and all the "not to wear in public " is what ALOT of people wear here. I was in France this time last year and loved it. I also didn't see any overweight people. Your way of life is different and I appreciate it. My style is 1940s-50s . I prefer skirts, dresses and trousers .Not jeans yoga tights and flip-flops yuuuk. Thanks for this video, I enjoyed it
Parisians definitely wear jeans, as they are considered a classic. But they tend to wear well-fitted dark denim jeans without rips.
I'm wearing a bright red beret right now ! I pair it with other red things, like my bag, I wouldn't wear it with cream or brown clothes!
It's funny because I see uggs often (and I hate it) in my hometown but never in Paris.
Everything you said is so spot-on ! Paris style can border on boring sometime, I personally go against some of these, but I feel quite alone...
As an Irish woman I was wearing HUGE orange sweatpants with a oversized orange shirt and bright neon orange t-shirt and literally nobody even gave a shit
French style is very old fashioned and safe. It's 2019 for god's sake! Fashion is very individualistic and anything goes. Wear whatever you like. Be creative! Be confident! Be yourself!
Well, at the beginning of this video, they already said that this video is for people want to "blending in" with Parisian, and not want to be look like a tourist, and this video is not for people who like wear whatever you like. Also, Parisian do not try to be safe, it's just how they "love" to dress. It didn't mean that they are all look like clones, that they are not creative or not confident or not themself. Their clothes or makeup looks very natural, they don't put any effort to be a " show off ". Nobody put a rule on you about how you should wear. If they want to be look classic and elegant, then they dress like that. 2019 or 2020 then what, you can't wear in old fashioned way ?
Go to le Marais and you'll see the exact opposite of old fashioned french woman! But I am french and I really think that tourists should wear wathever the f*** they want
True :D french ppl are elegant but unless it's made nicely it can translate into extremely boring fashion
Really appreciate you trying to educate Americans or tourists visiting Paris but in my opinion you'd be far more helpful toward people by stating the truth which no magazine/online websites want to state (because issues on "parisiennes", parisian chic blabla sell a lot obviously): most people (even in Paris, let alone Province) wear casual jeans and that's it. In fancy districts they'll wear classier for some, in trendy districts they'll wear more fashion-forward, but these are minority in the global population. French elegance is a thing of the past mostly, and I hope one day the magazines from all over the world will stop reinforcing that image.
So no pressure guys and enjoy the good food and wine, that is very much still true :)
I agree! As always dress as I stepped out of a gothic novel, with a bit of modern twist to it. So don't look like I have a custom on.
It looks like Edwardian/Victorian meets modern. So I will have an ankle gown, that looks one of woman's "walking around the estate dresses, with party members" Though you know it would have longer train and touch the ground, and I pair with what call my high heeled corsette looking sandals (that you know they never had back then) so am like 50% period piece clothing 50% modern style twisted into it. As I know if that was the case, I would so be shunned if I went over there then! lol
As I dress in Classic Gothic fashion. And I had me thinking "what about all goths in Paris" I see tons groups of them on FB! So I knew this was lie this video.
I was born and raised in Paris and in 1965 I married an American G.I. When I moved to the U.S. my Mom said "N'oublies jamais que tu es Francaise et Parisienne" (never forget that you are French and a Parisian). I tried my very best to do that and people always told me that I looked so "French", so it worked. I still go to France and Paris every year but now I have noticed that French women are not as "elegant" as they used to be and I have seen a lot of sloppy clothing and attitudes ! The worse I have noticed is their hair, they pretty much look that they just got out of bed. Not classy at all. Le "petit je ne sais quoi" is not here any more. Too bad.
Pour nicole caron. Better words have never been spoken. My mother never left the house without being totally elegant from head to toe. A very classy Parisian. Beautiful and still elegant even in her 90s, with fitting outfits that really matched her age, but as elegant as u can be at 90. I did notice that that elegance has faded away.
It is that way all over the Western world. I am originally from Germany, and they dress nowadays like Americans.
Ugh! Tragic!
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Totally agree. Been here couple of months and I already can tell the tourist apart. also for shoes wear like loafers, oxfords or boots. Sneakers are okay but seemed like it was more for the young people (up till maybe in their 20s). I never really got the french chic till I moved to paris and saw how everyone dresses in more of a subtle color and did the whole "effortlessly" pretty kind of look.
If I’m getting milk from a store you best believe I’m wearing leggings and a sweatshirt and I couldn’t care less if I get told off, not dressing up for a milk run 😂😂
Laura Isaza I guess the French don't wear ripped jeans either,they sound really boooring
I'm French and I lived abroad for 7 years, now back in France, but definitely agree with the things you point out and they were the things that actually shocked me when I was abroad: uggs, massively high heel shoes, sportswear/casual wear to go outside, excessively short and tight women's clothes, nail art, wayyyy too much makeup, obsession with one's hair, etc etc. Moreover, no one or very few French people wear a beret.
Well done with your description of French style 👌👏 it obviously depends on one's personal taste but I think it suits the general population quite well :)
These are really Paris-centered tips (which I'm not complaining about, it's in the title). As a Frenchie living in a relatively small town... People don't give as much of a f*** here, especially younger people. And athleisure isn't weird either. I haven't gone up to Paris very often but it always did seem to me like a world of its own ^^
Could also be New York....these tips....
Only Paris matters
Perfect advice! I work for an American national retailer and a large percentage of my clientele are preparing for tourist travel, anywhere in this world, adventure and inner city. They'll often come in with their packing lists and prepare the same for Paris, Tokyo, 'New Guinea, Kilamanjaro', etc. Why is a Disney trip prepped for in the same way as a college visit to NYC or the Grand Canyon? Your advice is on point! For any destination. While it is great to be American and from NYC, it is not ideal to be immediately identifiable as that, when traveling. You are correct that one is less vulnerable in a tourist setting, when dressed stylishly and with a nod to the local culture. Thanks for the St. James tip! The company I work for is also famous for the French Sailor Shirt, but to know what the original inspiration was is a treat! You two have both got a new fan!
Je suis parisienne et je n'ai pratiquement jamais vu de personnes avec un beret ! A part, une fois ou il y avait un couple de touriste avec beret rouge, marinière, rouge a lèvre bien rouge pour madame eeeeeeeeeet une baguette de pain chacun, trop trop mignon ! Pour les chaussures, je connais beaucoup de femmes qui ont des ballerines pliables dans leur sac et qui change de chaussures une fois arrivé au lieu de rendez-vous pour mettre de beau talon fin et haut ! Pour les bijoux je suis tout a fait d'accord et c'est dommage, je suis bijoutière et il est difficile de proposer quelque chose d'un peu plus créatif !
Et pour le fait de porter un pantalon "normal" même pour les courses, cela me semble teeeeeeeellement evident que j'ai mis un peu de temps ! Mon cheri qui est jardinier fait souvant les courses en tenu de travail car il ne repasse pas par la maison avant, et même ça, ca parait parfois franchement limite, les gens le devisage !
en tout cas merci pour cette video ! j'adore voir comment nous sommes perçu de l'exterieur !
Je vois beaucoup de gens porter un béret, il faut faire plus attention.
Je suis parisienne et je vois énormément de personnes portant des bérets à Paris, mais même en France en général car il est revenu à la mode
68atome je ne vois pas en quoi s’ouvrir à d’autres cultures est négatif?
Quoi qu’il en soit, insulter ces deux jeunes femmes est vraiment irrespectueux et révélateur de votre personnalité.
I love blending in with the local fashion when traveling Europe (although it’s more of “trying” than doing for me lol.) i can’t do it when in SE Asia though... wayyyy too hot for me 😎
Gorgeous top! As much as les Français object to or deride your recommendations as bobo and elitist, I can say from experience that my first time in Paris, I dressed like an American and was harassed by every scammer and drageur in the 75, I kid you not. Next trip I did my homework and did my absolute best to blend in. The difference in how I was treated was incredible. I was even able to talk my way out of une amende on the RER. (Still my greatest accomplishment to date.) But yes, even more than clothing, speaking quietly and not smiling all the time make a huge difference in perception as well.
Hi ! I'm French and I noticed a mistake. We wear Ugg ! Not all the time, but yes ! We wear Ugg. Just the magazine tell that's not a good thing. We don't listen everytime...
I was going to say the same. I just moved here and immediately noticed uggs EVERYWHERE :P
@@NotEvenFrench I wear Ugg and I'm in Paris. But in popular neighbourhood. I concede, we are less than few years ago to wear it. But I'm a kind of rebel ! I prefer that than feel my ankles totaly freeze
I never wear uggs in the street. they're just good enough for home
@@cyriaquepichard6869 That's true ! But I prefer wear that I want and no follow that the magazines say. No offense
@@cmolodiets I'm sorry for you if you really want wear them everywhere. But if you prefer wear them only in you home, that's ok too ! Do that you want !!!
What these girls are saying should be followed everywhere..just be mindful of environment and your health when thinking about fashion and you'll end up with a list similar to this one...
Lol I’m not french, but I live in Paris and I wear my lululemons like everyday 😂🤷🏻♀️
Hi,thank you for your comments. I really could not be bothered how the French think I should look. I have seen so many of these blogs and I have my own style thats what makes me who I am. There are so many different cultures in Paris now. That 2 out of 5 people are French the rest are immigrants or visitors.
Hi Rosy ! Just a simple message to give you all my support after the attack in New Zealand. I hope all your friends and family are safe.
Take care ! Virginie
I never worried about what to wear in Paris, why would you care so much?
In Paris the sweatpants ghetto "racaille" look is not the best idea.
I worry because if you stick out too much pickpockets can spot you more easily and steal your valuables!!
Regarding photography, I'm French and I sometime walk in Paris taking pictures with a rather heavy camera myself, so a couple words on the subject. First, avoid obvious camera bags ; they make you a target (as well as being a fashion faux pas). Better buy photo inserts and paddings on Amazon to fit a nondescript courrier bag or something urban looking like a peak design bag. The best bag for expensive gear is, no joke, the baby nappies bag if you have a toddler around for the play pretend part. No one is going to steal used nappies.
Second, master the French shoulder shrug and death stare to discourage scamer attempts. And third, avoid being trapped in a tourist pack. If you're going to obvious tourists spots, they've been already pictured millions of time by talented people and many images are for sale or online already, and many times from vantage points that are inaccessible to you. So refrain from shooting everything, and rather go for less obvious places dressed in everyday business wear, with a couple other people at most tagging along.
Lastly, don't forget you're not supposed to shoot people even in public, we have very strong privacy laws and it can be really frown upon to stick a huge lens in the nose of a stranger.
Il n'est pas interdit de photographier les gens du moment que c'est dans un lieu public. Ce qui est interdit c'est de publier la photo sans leur accord et encore cela dépend des circonstances de la photo : un gros plan sur une personne n'est pas la même chose qu'une foule. Faut arrêter de propager des légendes urbaines.
@@chlore2amine : le droit à l'image est un droit fantôme qui résulte exclusivement de la jurisprudence, laquelle est par définition évolutive. Actuellement, en dehors de la captation de l'image à proprement parler, et sauf quelques exceptions, tout usage de l'image d'une personne identifiable, sujet principal de la photo, sans accord génère a minima une reponsabilité civile sur le fondement de l'art. 9 C. civ. ; en ce qui concerne la captation de l'image elle-même, si elle est opérée dans un lieu privé, c'est de surcroît une faute pénale. Selon la jurisprudence actuelle, la simple captation de l'image d'une personne dans un lieu public est donc en théorie possible, cependant cela exclu la réutilisation sur instagram, twitter, facebook et globalement tout autre support public ou semi-public en dehors du visionnage dans le cercle familial. Sous réserve d'une extension à venir, car actuellement ce qui a manqué, c'est moins la volonté des juges que la preuve d'un préjudice et du lien de causalité avec la photographie pour fonder une réparation sur la base de l'art. 1240 C. civ.
Évidemment je ne parlais pas des photographies de foules ou de monuments.
Thanks for the valuable tips. One of the main reasons we are doing a French river cruise this time is my avid desire to photograph more of France. I will have that camera around my neck no matter what, although I do not like carrying a camera bag anyway. Just bringing 2 lenses inside my regular cross-body bag at the most. I am kind of irritated to hear of all these things I should not wear or do to avoid looking like a tourist. These French, they seem to be a bunch of arrogant snobs. Tourists bring in tons of money to their country and help their economy, so as long as the tourists behave in a decent, respectful way, why are they being looked down upon? I like that French women like to look natural, and I do not dress like any of the things the 2 UA-camrs mentioned except for the UGGS and beret, which I love. But the French should also demonstrate more tolerance. They are not even humbled or flattered that tourists admire their country and visit w their loaded pockets bc French are such snobs. It is more comfortable to be a tourist in the States than Europe, actually, bc USA provides them more friendly, safe and convenient accommodations, I believe. What do you think?
@@Ckawauchi35 : flashing money around is exactly the type of behaviour that will get you nowhere but in trouble with the locals. Flashing a smile and beginning your phrase with "bonjour, s'il vous plaît pouvez-vous..." followed by "merci, au revoir", will get you everywhere. TL;DR : don't behave like an idiot if you don't want to be treated like one.
I did not mention anything about tourists flashing money as I abhor that kind of behavior as well. I believe in showing class and humility as what I learned fr my Japanese Mom. I learned a bit of French while I was living in Japan, too, so I could not wait to use my limited knowledge of the French language! But thanks for the valuable reminder for those who are new to traveling a whole new world.
I’m not changing my personal style for a short visit to Paris. I love myself to much for that. Paris, it’s not you, it’s me. I just can’t let go. And I don’t do red lipstick.
Quite good 👍 So as a French Living in Ireland how to recognise French tourist they have the full rain coat gear 😂 while you will rarely see Irish people wearing rain dedicated coat unless you are on the sea side planning to go to to fish on a small boat 😂
KWAY
@Kilkeny, I'm from Dublin...I normally find the German's in the rain gear. I have even seen Germans with Nordic Walking sticks in the city centre :-D
@@mariendorf1981 ahah you are right saw that as well
Subtle is the key. Nutrals are essential. Modesty is class.
Never ever emulate Carrie Bradshaw in Paris.
Posture, stand tall, don't smoke, smile!
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I live in the Palm Springs, CA area.I could do a blog about how tourists dress that come here from Europe.Sacre bleu! We locals just laugh and are friendly anyway- except when they don't tip- and that is always!
Yeah, because we pay our waiters and waitresses how they should be payed and we don't rely on tipping, so how are people supposed to know unless they spent a lot of time online researching stuff like that, which not everyone either has the time to or is not enough into the internet
Tipping is not done in Europe, as the service is included in the price of the meal. Tipping is considered demeaning to the server. So don't assume the Europeans are cheap- they just don't know that American restaurants work differently.
@@FleurDeCersier unless you live under a rock and have never traveled, I think it is widely known and widely written that the USA does not have service charge and tips are the way things are done here, like it or not.Its how many people earn a living.Not an opinion.
@@maroulio2067 yes, I know- I lived there- but it IS the way it is done here.Its widely known unless you have not traveled much.
@lala thanks for sharing and hats off to you for having the compassion to carry extra money for tipping. This is how most waiters make their living. The wages are low because it is expected that they will make up more than the difference in tips.
Be respectful and polite, and not loud.
But I think this is an universal tule for every country you visit. It is not about the outfits, but all about one’s attitude. am from Belgium and we welcome tourists!
I don't understand why you would avoid looking like what you are. You are a tourist, you are from another country, so unless its a risk to your safety looking anything but having a direct bloodline, do you! It's not like they are going to be any less rude when you open your mouth and realise that you're not French anyway.
I love Paris and other parts of Europe and i think that fact that you slightly stand out is a topic for conversation as people want to know where you are from.
Also, i'm not sure if this is an age thing or maybe its a class thing, but i have seen many people in "sportswear" in Paris especially with the youth and also that all of the hi fashion brands looks are streetwear based.
This was an odd video.
I disagree that it's an "odd" video -- as Rosie [ +Not Even French ] stated at the outset, it's advice for people who don't want to stick out. If you don't mind being pegged as a tourist from 30 feet away, then "you be you," as she said.
On the contrary, Rosie and Charlie are giving excellent advice for those who care to hear it. I'm an American living in Paris for over a dozen years, and I must say that you can tell when the American tourists arrive (sometime in the Spring): after several months of living among Parisians, you suddenly notice badly dressed people sprouting up all over!
P.S. The following sentence shows that you must not know Paris very well: "It's not like they are going to be any less rude when you open your mouth...." Parisian "rudeness" is a canard, like "aloof" Siamese cats: both are false stereotypes that keep perpetuating themselves.
@@LauraMorland Okay Laura, i think this is where we are going to have an issue. If i have found my experience with Parisians to be rude, how are you to try and dispel that by telling me that" i must not know Paris very well" because of my experience? You could say that you have not found that to be the case whilst being there and that would be fair enough. Thats like telling someone that they haven't experienced racism or sexism because you haven't.
Also, who cares if there suddenly badly dressed people sprouting up all over. This sounds less about advice and more and more about ruining the precious image of your beloved Paris.
Are you not also giving the impression that Americans are badly dressed.
Sandra Boyce I totally agree with you!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@sandraboyce4817 Many people care if there is badly dressed people in our cities in Europe. It's called pride and it detracts from the beauty and elegance of a gorgeous city like Paris to see pot bellied Americans going around in sportswear and running shoes. When in Rome... And many (not all of course) Americans are badly dressed when they come here, you can spot them a mile away. It's just how it is and we have a right to expect people to dress appropriately.
@@greenknitter Okay , if "badly dressed" people distract from the beauty and "elegance" of a city than you clearly are not going there for the culture, architecture and many other things you visit other countries to experience. Im sure there are many people like you, but i think that there are many people who maybe are not that shallow. I like what i consider to be nice things, but i also know that everybody not only doesn't have the same taste but might not also be in the same financial situation as i am and that wouldn't take away the experience of exploring another environment. Nice people wear what could be considered (to some) bad taste in clothes and others not much money, does it make them bad people
These responses are sounding real shallow to me, so can i ask if anyone has the same opinion that they don't feel the need to reply to me because I'm really not here for it.
I think that i will have to skip my annual vacation to Paris. If i had know that people there were so judgmental about fashion choices, i dread to think what they have to say about other races invading their beautiful, gorgeous and elegant city
I will say, when I was there, if anyone was bothered by my leggings they did a VERY good job hiding their disdain (and I’m very aware when people make faces or are irked by me). After walking around in jeans all day one day I was like, I can’t do it again and I was back in leggings. I didn’t wear “runners” at least though 🤷🏼♀️
As far as the backpacks you’re referring to, we had them. But we left our air bnb and couldn’t come back for the day so we had a bunch of stuff to carry that wouldn’t fit in a “nicer” looking backpack, so there wasn’t a choice. Also, as a photographer, you can’t just keep your camera in a bag all the time. Sometimes you need to get a shot right at that moment and it would take too long to get it out. We were very vigilant about our camera equipment and no one bothered us too much.
i think in Europe generally (not uk) people / women are very conscious of their appearance but it begins with the body, so being slim is the first issue, then the rest comes after but they generally don't wear old stained, broken clothes or anything that looks a bit wild or out there... in Paris people's clothes especially kids clothes looks like they've never been worn. they are immaculate. whereas in the uk we can easily wear old broken sloppy clothes if we are having a comfy day...
I lived in Rome for a year and the style was pretty similar. Except that people definitely wore low cut stops and stilettos there (even with the cobblestones!)
After working in a French company and traveling to France multiple times a year for over 8 years the only point I’d have to disagree (slightly) is jewelery. Girls tend to wear estate jewelery and fine jewelery quite frequently. Not something too over the top but I can clearly recall some impressive rings and earrings.
It is "not even French"..rather more not even Parisian ..so bourgeoisie-oriented channel
Cette chaîne devient trop snob !
Her very point.. listen to yourselves..typical French response
Rosie, that top & necklace you wore are so lovely. Also, that beret flatters your face shape & makes you look even more youthful.
I've been to Paris four times since 1999. I don't wear athletic gear anywhere (yoga pants, leggings, etc) and I've always hated white sneakers. Back in '99 I fit right in with my flat-heeled black boots and short, black down jacket. I bought a chenille cap and matching scarf when I got there. I think these ladies give good advice; although I am not fluent in French I use as many French words and phrases that I know and speak in a lower voice. However, I returned from Amsterdam two weeks ago and was amazed to see how many people there are wearing 'track suits', yoga pants and every kind of sneakers on the planet. I also got a good laugh at how many residents of Amsterdam are wearing ballcaps with the New York Yankees' logo on them, which they buy from a local chain store that supposedly sells 'American' style clothing. I asked someone if he knew what the logo was but he confessed he did not; that he bought it because it said NY on it and he just thought it was cool. He had no idea it was a baseball team logo. Bottom line, anyone travelling to Europe should keep in mind that fashions are different everywhere.
It's so funny because these are rules for single digit arrondissement. Just come to the 20th you're in for a surprise. (Also I go out in leggings all the times nobody has ever looked me funny)
Municipal arrondissement 20 in Paris? What would be the proper dress code at Père Lachaise cemetery?
Depends: 12, 13, 14, 15 16 17 have middle to high standards. 18 19 and 20 are the poorest, thats why.
@@OptLab yeah thanks for spelling it out. I didn't know!! (Yes I did)
It's actually a lot more intricated than that even though the mean income give you that. But what Rosie rarely says is that her place is 8th/9th maybe 10th south 17th/18th and that's hardly Paris. Parisian women come in a lot shape and clothes.
And yes there are different standards in Paris some of them not even due to class.
Same in Nice, many legging and hoodie clad women. Younger women I should clarify. Fun to hear how to dress when we go north to Paris.
@@bereny45 How do you dress then? And WHERE are you? You all must not live in my quartier because this vidéo encapsulates perfectly what I see around me (Bastille - Gare de Lyon).
I was in Paris in Sept 2017 and before I went I spent many a happy hour on youtube on what to wear/not to wear to 'not look like a tourist'. After spending 6 weeks in the Med I finally made it to Paris and I was, dare I say 'shocked/surprised' on how drab the women looked, all seemed to be in black - it was the start of Autumn. All seemed to be smoking like chimneys (so disgusting - I am anti smoking so that might colour my view lol) and as a result (I think) their skin was so sallow but I guess, I now know the answer to why they are all slim! This was my first ever European OE (yes a little late at 55 years old) and I had no idea (I'm a kiwi) just how DIFFERENT the people look - hard to describe but my British/Irish ancestry clearly stood out on my face/features, you can't hide that. Previously I had thought 'if caucasian, we all look alike' but I know now, we don't! Basically, just do you, coz no matter what, your are going to look different and as soon as you open your mouth - they know!. Mind you my husband is blonde, blue eyed and irish descent but he did get taken for German occasionally.
Sharon Chambers
It's so nice to know that there are still cultures that value modesty and class.
This tips doesn’t seem very friendly for tourists actually…
@@New-bw4kz ur isn’t personal just don’t show your body so much
*negative commenters ignoring the title of the video* "How dare you tell me what not to wear as a tourist in Paris in a video that clearly states it is about what not to wear in Paris to stand out as a tourist" ummmmm
la ce que vous décrivez c'est uniquement le style bobo parisien -_- change de catégorie sociale et t'auras d'autres tendances
JOGGING ADDIDAS TIT CHAUSSUR NIKE ZEUHBI...
Pardon je me suis emporter.. mais oui quand on change de catégorie sociale les styles sont pluriels et c'est cool !
E Z , tu veux dire qu'il existe une catégorie de parisienne qui aime des shorts très courts (ras le cul), des décoltés qui montrent les seins, des leggings qui montrent qu'elle n'a pas de fesses ? Au secours, dis leur de faire un effort.
If you try to fit in - you disappear. So wear what you like to wear. Individuality, not collectivism.
Flippinger your missing the point... it’s more of a safety issue
My dearest thoughts to your country on this dark day...
I highly recommend wearing ankle-high, memory foam, comfortable footwear. Pack moleskin in case you get a blister. Apply Tinactin to prevent Athlete’s foot. Get a pedicure before your trip. Do NOT wear brand new shoes that you haven’t broken in. It will be miserable if your feet are killing you, so break your shoes in well beforehand. Safe sure-footedness is far more critical than fashion trends when you are traveling, so avoid getting physically hurt to begin with. Put safety precautions first.
If you are carrying heavy luggage or backpack, your shoes need to be more supportive as well. Choose a wide toe box and more room at the toe, to accommodate socks and foot-swelling moreso when you’re walking downhill.
Wear an abdominal elastic support so that you don’t sprain your back. Wear Stella calf sleeves or TED hose to protect your ankles, knees and circulation and to prevent leg cramps. Take Magnesium 250 mg. to prevent leg cramps before you go out walking. Apply Aspercream to your legs and feet before you go walking. Protect your feet, knees, legs, back and neck when traveling. Pack Salonpas patches in case you get sore muscles. Schweppes tonic water also has quinine in it which soothes foot/leg cramps.
The cobblestone, potholes and uneven sidewalks can cause you to suddenly sprain your ankle, especially when you’re distracted sightseeing. So make sure that your shoes protect your “ankles”. Bring orthotic arch supports. Soak in a hot bath of Epsom salts the night before your trip (which has Magnesium in it). Bring a Cabeau neck support also for the plane trip, so that you don’t get a kink in your neck on the long night flight to Europe.
Safety is #1. Fashion is further down the list.
Sign up for medical insurance just in case: TravMed.
Safe travels...
Maybe, to avoid any problems....just stay home and never go anywhere.
When I visit Paris, I would be a tourist. I would hope I wouldn't need to hide that fact too much, I think Paris receives a lot of money from tourists and hope they don't feel they are sooooo much better than others that they treat them as less than or impose strong need to conform just to visit their city. I love many things French, but that part turns me off
Georgia Killman , I totally agree!!! Why should you be judge with what you wear! You contribute to their economy
Exactly, they seem kind of snobbish.
These are simply rules for "Dressing with taste", not just for France. Your attempt to enlighten the general public is respected. Gentlemen, NO HATS INDOORS EVER! (what are you hiding under there? "It's not raining in my house") THANK-YOU!
I think the only French people who wear berets are old men and stylish, fashionable and excentric twenty-something Parisians who wxant to create their own style...!
this video made me feel that been a tourist in Paris is something bad, why do people from another culture have to hide themselves between the local?
I understand. But some tourists don't care french culture. They consider monuments, pictures for their social medias, like a trophy.
They don't understand that showing up yourself in a city, in an environment, your body, your cloth and attitude impacts the environment. Looking good is not just for yourself, looking good is also respecting others. But I this not only the case in Paris, but in many places in the world.
I've stayed like 3 months in Paris and wouldn't agree with some.
French women don't really wear make up,true,but they like red lipstick, eyeliner,clean and nice hair.
I see many French people with backpacks :) Actually most of my friends there wear them! I personally hate but it's a normal thing here.
Sneakers and yoga pants are normal too,in the 20,17,16 I've seen many
I wear my red beret with red lipstick,wavy hair and leggings+sneakers because I just love red 🤣 and people still talk to me in French and think I live there. However looking as a tourist is a Matter of physical appearance as well. I'm very pale,blonde,blue eyes, rather big lips, typical slavic features hence people always think I'm Russian or Ukrainian no Matt what I do 🤷 Enjoy Paris and keep your personal belongings as u would in every city and enjoy it!
I feel like what is being described is the “fashionable but I want to fit in” look. Parisians dress in very varied ways. It depends on the neighbourhood you’re in and a bunch of different factors. Some want to be noticed more and not blend in. There aren’t clear cut rules to have a French style. This is more of a “what differentiates the mainstream Parisian style from others” kind of description.
Disagree about the athletic shoes -- I see A LOT of Parisian men and women in sneakers, especially white ones (I think this is a trendy thing to do--wear white sneakers). I see Parisian men in a blazer, jeans, and white sneakers all the time. The women often wear something similar except they'll wear skinny jeans more. I do see sweatshirts being worn but not collegiate ones since they are not as attached to their schools like we are in the US. But overall, I think Parisians are gradually adopting a more universally urban style and are less "chic" than you may think...
French here, and indeed I buy som sneakers, but only unicolor ones: full white, full grey, full green etc... Also to notice that polo shirts are quite safe to mix with many cloths. Fashion is no different from design, architecture or advertisement. Get the message clear and short, play with 1 Contrast. Don't stack
I'm so happy to hear this because I was worried about my walking shoes that I bought to wear in Paris this September, they are dark blue sneakers. I'm not going to worry now and just enjoy beautiful Paris. It will be my first time.
Why did I watch this? I'm asian lol
What does being Asian have to do with visiting France? 😂 I visited France four years ago as an Asian
You are so cute with your Berets 😄
It'd probably look more French if slightly to one side. Not the pot calling the kettle black, I'm no style guru, but that's just what I've noticed. I can't wear a beret to save my life; it always looks as though a pancake has landed on my head!
@HAYAO LEONE Non, oval. Agree about the beret 'n' braids.
@HAYAO LEONE ? What is perfectionist about replying to your question that I have an oval face and in agreeing with your remark that beret and braids look good? People look good in what they feel good in.
"It's Paris, not Kilimanjaro." LMAO - oh, sorry. * Laughs quietly *
I really relate to what you described, especially the part when you say to put proper pants on just to get a bottle of milk from the corner shop. I've watched a lot of your videos and I can definitely tell that you have totally integrated your own advice. You look more French than you did when you started your channel ;-)
Having spent time in Paris every year (the husband is Parisian) the rules of vulgarity apply everywhere. Tourists are going to appear as tourists no matter what. It's all in the mindset. In a nutshell. Wear black. don't wear white sneakers. Wear a trench coat. Don't make eye contact. Don't whip your cell phone out and take a selfie. Learn the art of The French Shrug. And if you've ever spent time in Paris during the workweek, you will notice that 95 percent of women over 50 dye their hair burgundy and the average Parisian dresses rather ordinary except for those who live on Avenue Foch who are truly the innate chic. In the 6th Arr, it's more Boho. Just friggin wear what you want and screw it.
This makes me want to cancel my flight.
Lol! You'll have a good time. Just keep your head held high and if anyone says anything nasty, tell them off.
No no! There are no real rules. They’re just trying to narrow down what the “fitting in” look is. But really, people dress in varied way. It would be boring if all Parisians dressed the same.
Chelsea Zubiate I was about to book a flight too. It was my childhood dream to visit. But now I’m really thinking. I’m only comfortable in leggings. Also scared of the scamming. If I have to be judged, scammed there then I might not go. Been backpacking India and people are so nice that if they don’t speak English they would try their best. And in Paris, whether they know English or not, they would only speak in French with you.
Rose Paris The thing is in France there are lots of non written rules, very important rules for us french. This is probably why french people, or parisians, got the reputation to be rude. Most of the time we actually think that you are rude. Not saying hello, not trying to ask if the person speaks english, being very noisy in transports, these are things we don’t really like and so we are more “inclined” to appear as cold and rude. But don’t worry about judgment, especially if you go to big cities, big cities are actually more “open minded” than small towns or villages, wear whatever you want. The only matter is that if you look like a tourist you might be targeted by pickpockets or whatever.
Mélissa Crepeau thanks, I usually use “excuse me, hi” then apologize for stopping them and be respectful before I ask and say thank you. I don’t like being noisy in public transport either so I should be fine. But yes I do want to wear what I am comfortable with. Regarding the pickpocket, I feel like I will look like a tourist anyway but will be careful. Having said that, my travel will get canceled because of the virus numbers out there. I think that those anxieties do remain for travelers before traveling somehow but once in Paris, they probably fade away.
yay. so glad to hear that the French do not wear work out gear when they are not in the gym. it's everywhere in Hobart and hmm not a fan. :)
The man sandals and the yoga pants are the biggest giveaway. Always tourists. Always.
If you are looking for a great striped shirt I would advise you to buy it at Armor Lux (3 shops in Paris) because.. It's from Britanny whereas St James is from Normandy (there is a little adversity between these two regions)
Don't you mean Brittany?
@@dream-67 yeah thank you :D
@@NotEvenFrench their culture is quite similar but they are always arguing about which is the best, like is cider better in Brittany or in Normandy, or who owns the Mont Saint Michel
@@victoriagranger995 Bretons are the best obviously! Actually, St James is very close to Brittany and the famous marine style is definitely a Breton feature. Armor Lux and St James were actually historical suppliers for the navy and their products are of very good quality. Quarrels between Bretons and Normands are engraved in our traditions, it's just the usual jokes about your neighbours, nothing really serious, just teasing each other, they have the Mt St Michel, and we have all the rest! Cider, crêpes, galettes, Kouign-amann, salted butter, the best seafood and so on! :-D But if you check history, the Mt St Michel was Breton for some time.
That's not an advice based on the quality so it's not a good avice :p I'm not saying that one is better than the other but obviously your advice is totally biased haha
I'm not young by a stretch and I've been to France often, but an old French guy coughed in discust 'cause I was wearing a flowered shirt. (I was with my wife). The young French guys on the Metro wear impeccable reefer jackets etc, but variety is not the name of the game. When using the Metro a young black guy fairly jumped out of his seat to offer it to my wife. I was impressed. When I was a youngster in London that was always expected. (UK)
Beret not true either it is actually very trendy and wearable no matter what
I don't care about clothes, I wear what I want and like!
I have a few friends that live in France and are in Paris often.
I can tell you that one of them is always wearing leggings and a baggy shirt. The other three wear adidas outfits in the street weather they are going to the gym or not.
Basically what I’m saying is, you’re not gonna stand out very much because of what you are wearing.
And even if you do stand out, who cares?
Just wear what’s comfortable because you are going to be walking a lot.
oh my gosh!!! you literally read my mind! i really needed these tips. im going to Paris next Thursday for two weeks lolll
bionicflora eat all the pastries for me 🙋🏻
Hey Rosie. I'm going to be off topic but I just wanted to say that I just learned about the terrible terrorist attack in Christchurch and I'm so sad New Zealand has to endure this terrible pain. I'm thinking about your country and your family and friends and hope you find the strength and unity to overcome.
I have just discovered your channel and think it is completely charming and lovely. I have been learning French for a few years and love love love the not just the language but the music, art, films, food, etc etc. You channel is fantastique! I am in Australia - so unfortunately France is a long way away - but I hope to go for an extended visite. (Boo to Brexit I have British passport!) Keep up the excellent work!
That turned-up collar on a video about what not to wear in Paris is pretty gritting.
It is interesting how many differences in the style "rules" there are between France and Italy, where I am from, even though they are both considered to very stylish countries. Italians have a much more "out there" sexy way of dressing and they are so into the labels and high fashion brands. I definitely prefer the French style by far :-)
My understanding is that Italian women do not wear red lipstick and find it vulgar. I like Parisian clothing and Italian hair/makeup.