10 style tips from French women | "Parisian chic" | Justine Leconte
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- I often get questions about French women's style or about Parisian style. There seems to be something about it that is chic and appealing, which I only really realized once I started to travel around and live outside of France.
I asked some well-dressed French friends about their do's and dont's when putting their outfits together: they agreed on so many points!
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Fashion rules in the Netherlands:1: You have to be able to ride your bike in it.2: It must be rain proof at any time, especially when riding a bike.3: no compromises. It has to be comfortable, even on a bike.4: Bright and shiny colours, several bright colored prints are oke. You will be more visible when riding a bike in the rain.5: Bootcut jeans are oke, they are our skinny jeans because our calves barely fit in them (because of all the bike riding)6: It must be easely washable after you drove around with three children on your bike.
Hilarious 😂 because it's true 🤣🤣
These sound like very similar fashion rules to those living in Boulder Colorado 💕🚲
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I am Scottish, and before I saw your channel I wore leggings, band t-shirts, ill-fitting bras, and trainers. But I always wore a chunky scarf. At one point I had 5 pairs of leggings that I wore in rotation. I had one pair of jeans that were too tight. Nowadays I use a capsule wardrobe inspired by 'Parisian chic'. I have 2 blazers, 5 skirts, 5 plain tops. 5 thin sweaters, one pair of plain blue jeans, one pair of boots, two pairs of ballerina pumps, 5 scarves, one pair of heels, matching underwear haha and of course some accessories. I've never felt so good. Thank you, Justine! x
Your old friends no longer recognize you, I bet!
Besides the jeans too tight(always wear things your size), i dont see anything wrong w your old style, whats your choice and confort is your chooce and comfort. Im happy you found new things you like.
I'm from Glasgow and I wonder if some people even have a mirror
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Love this comment! I'm on the journey of dressing more elegant and feminine. Slowly but surely collecting high quality, timeless, and fitted clothes for my capsule and saving up for good quality jewelry. Just bought my first perfume and truly enjoying this journey!
Here in Algeria:
-colorful / print hijab scarfs
- long blouse that goes down to knee level.
- ballerina or sneakers ( high heels are really rare)
- eyeliner is a must
- jean
-long coat
- fake engagement ring 😂💔
Fake engagement ring 😂😂😂😂
I don't know about America in general, but here in Colorado we have what we call "Colorado casual," which means hiking/outdoor gear pretty much all the time (ie, you'll see A LOT of Patagonia and North Face). It's perfectly normal to show up to a business meeting and see people in Tevas, fleece, or down vests. Preferred accessory is a dog.
Kat O Oregon is the same.
Parts of the South Island in New Zealand is like this too.
I’m born and raised in southern Appalachia and we have a lot of this too
Another Coloradoan here...you are right. I went to a funeral yesterday and was dismayed to witness it. And I would argue that the preferred accessory is the mobile phone. #2 IS a dog. And the attitude is entitlement. "My phone, my dog, and my Tevas RULE." Sigh...
I am from Colorado as well. I went to the coffee shop this morning in..gasp..thick fleece lined leggings (made for winter mountain hiking) among other outdoor wear. Why? It's cold, we had a blizzard yesterday, & I wanted to get out & walk. I think laziness in dress is a thing, but location & lifestyle dictates fashion as well. I have taste, but sometimes you dress for the environment..& for adventure.
I'm Native American (indigenous or aboriginal. Some call us American Indian) and in my culture we wear lots of colours. They tend to be in the same groups and traditionally inspired by natural landscapes like the pendletons inspired by mountains or the swirl patterns in the southeast inspired by water. But now at powwows you will see many neon colours in the regalia. We also favour a lot of jewellery but it will all match in style or pattern. Long hair is culturally important and many of us still wear our hair very long so intricate braids and adornments for those are common when we're dressing up or putting on regalia. Very tight clothing is traditionally looked down on as well as showing your legs. Most women's outfits in formal or cultural situations are loose skirts or dresses with a belt that cinches in at the waist.
Traditional clothing and customs are always great, in my opinion!
I'm Native Cree and French Canadian, and love incorporating both cultures in my style. I wear moccasins, mukluks and Native hand beaded jewellery with the basics Justine has talked about in her videos, blending my spiritual and cultural identity with timeless classics. One way out of fast fashion is to return to our roots and wear what is meaningful from our cultures.
@@wendybone8104 Do you consider yourself Métis? Canadian "style" is very focused on incorporating function, durability, and ethnicity, I find.
Where did you find the syllabary keyboard, because the one that comes with the iPhone only has 24 characters. Like the 3rd one in your user name is missing, so I can’t even tag you in a reply.
As to Native fashion, I think Tsalagi are a little more uniform in their colors they choose, and the accessories follow that. Like everything looks more tailored than 60s hippie boho, if that makes sense.
And certainly reflects my grandmother and her sisters admonition to make sure I looked “put together” when we went out. More than once, I had to go change because I was told I couldn’t go with them shopping, restaurant, etc, in what I was wearing.
My Spanish grandmother was the same - she loved color, bright and bold.
I am French and it's crucial that you say indeed that all the advices are Parisian chic , because they are a set of codes for a certain category of classy women who like everything to be neat. I am only 21 but I know plenty of women who wear shoes and bags that don't match, or who wear fun colours on their nails, dark blues, purple, in autumn, and light colours in summer like yellow, orange, nude, pink... We even like to add effect by making one nail with a different shade to break the symmetry
I think maybe once you know the rules, it's up to you to break it a little
Either way it's a pleasure to watch your videos :)
4:53 “In French you have the rules and you have the exceptions. It’s like the language.” As a girl learning French in America this hit me HARD
In my personal opinion, as an American woman, I think there is a lot to learn about true beauty from our French counterparts (I am of French descent but I have never lived in France; only visited): the appreciation of intellect and meaningful conversation; eating healthy and well, loving one's imperfections and making them one's beauty trademark (instead of trying to be like everyone else)--these are only a few of the many things I love and enjoy about the French. Your videos are engaging, organized and most of all full of your lovely spirit! Thank you for all the delightful things you share with us! I hope all the good you give is returned to you!
I'm Romanian and I don't know about the general fashion rules of my people, but these are some things my mother taught me:
- DO match shoes with purse
- NEVER mix black and brown (white is a non-colour and goes with anything, black does NOT - black "is a colour", and doesn't go with brown, EVER)
- DO NOT mix prints: if your shirt has a print, your bottom should be solid colour and vice versa
- DO NOT mix silver and gold
And now I wonder if this has anything at all to do with the fact that my mom is a French teacher. :D
Another thing my mom is adamant about: keeping outfits season / weather appropriate: no boots or wool hats in summer. There was a trend a few years back, where cotton crochet "summer boots" were all the rage. She absolutely hated that. Oh and wedge platform tennis shoes were once a thing too. None of that crazy novelty hybrid stuff.
I love my mom. :)
I'm from Poland and my mum taught me the same things. :)
I am from Ukraine, and I teach my girls like that too )
I’m from Cuba and my Mom taught me the same.
Some Canadian style rules I tend to notice. At least in the province of Québec, where people tend to be more practical than fashionable:
- It's not okay to wear socks in sandals
- Comfort before style, so leggings are often worn as pants here
- You're not supposed to mix black and navy
- No one wears boots in summer
- Flannels are considered an all year item, even though it looks more appropriate for fall and winter. It's also appropriate for a business casual work place
- It's okay to wear a tuque (beanie) even in the summer
- Usually people don't care about matching their bags to their shoes. They just have two go-to bags that match everything. One for fall and winter, and one for spring and summer.
I’m Jewish and I grew up with high style and confidence, very blessed, and I’m agree with most you say, specially accessories and colors. Always balance your clothes, knowing that clothes reflect a mind state and send a message to others around you, influence people in a positive way with your outfits, never wear more than 3 colors, and always make sure they are related in the color spectrum. 👍🏻
Paris style by an expert makes this one of the better channels on UA-cam
I don't know much about fashion rules in my country because I know so many people with so different styles it's kinda hard. But my sister is a designer so she kinda makes me follow some rules so I don't look like a total disaster. Those rules include:
- Don't over accessorize
- Match your shoes with either your purse/bag, jacket or sweater
- Don't use clashing colors, and if possible stick with neutral and pic an accent color, and be careful with color breaks in the outfit
- Use stuff that fit you even if the cut is to make it look "oversized", oversized doesn't mean you look like a potato bag
- Either show legs or clevage, never both (I usually chose legs)
- In terms of make up, either eyes or lips (I don't usually wear make up)
- Use colors that make you look good, not washed out (this took a lot of trial and error but along the way i found one yellow shirt i can wear without people questioning my health)
- Don't be afraid of wearing colored shoes
- Don't be afraid of making mistakes
- If you feel good in it, own it
I am Italian and a few rules are different. We dress with colour in summer and in dull colours in winter. We use similar colours, in different shades - we call it "tono su tono". I love wearing black, brown with cream (not French!), but works well for someone like me with black hair and brown eyes. I could not leave the house in joggers too!!!
Hello Justine! Love your all UA-cam videos and your light hearted personality. I am Lithuanian, but I live in Sweden for 15 years now. I was shocked how big difference can be between two countries which are so close to each other (just across the Baltic sea). The biggest difference is that women in Lithuania are much more feminine, they were a lot of dresses, skirts and a comfortable high heels all year round. Swedish women are wearing dresses only if they are going to the wedding or it's a dress code for some occasion. Jeans, pants, sweat pants and yoga pants, t-shirt (white or black) with sneakers is a uniform. In winter is time for another uniform: black or blue jeans and a black jacket with the feathers inside with the hoody (Canada goose type) and chunky boots or sneakers.
Make up is a must in Lithuania, even if it's almost invisible, but nobody goes to work at least wearing a mascara and a lipstick, which is not the case in Sweden.
Women in Lithuania are trying to have their own individual styles, not to follow a fashion blindly, which is totally opposite from Sweden. We never mix gold with silver-it's considered tasteless. Women in certain age (let's say after 40) will never wear shorts, mini skirts or other extreme things which are considered tasteless after a certain age (it's for younger women). It's not a case in Sweden at all...
Lithuanian women has that timeless elegance and feminine look with a modern twist adapted to each person individually-that's the first impression you get.
Women in Lithuania in general love their long hair, taking care of it, we use a lot of organic, plants and honey based products. We all know how to use different kind of herbs for a health or a beauty purposes (it comes from our pagan heritage, when we weren't Christians yet).
Every self respected Lithuanian woman earns at least one piece of jewellery which is made from amber. Usually we own a lot of it as it's our "gold" and a traditional warm stone, which is also a part of our national clothes. Linen (Lithuanian cotton) clothes (also is a part of national clothing), a dress for a lady and a shirt or pants for a man it's a must in summertime for every Lithuanian (it also goes perfectly with amber). We were growing linen (seeds and oil is used widely as well) in Lithuania from dark ages, when nobody even knew yet what it is and it was considered as ''a poor people clothing'' at that time, because of ''ugly grey color" (which is a natural linen colour, without whitening) and wrinkles.
Women are also quite conservative especially after a certain age, you will not see a woman going to the work with the dress and high heels without tights (even in a summertime it would be weared 10-15 den matt skin color tights. For the special occasion like a wedding it's absolutely a must!
In general Lithuanian style is a classic and elegance, where women look like women and men look like men, which is again not a case in Sweden...If I see in Sweden very well dressed and put together lady, I am 100% sure she is an Easten European (Baltic states or Polish mainly). Purse and shoes should definitely match, there is no chance to see someone wearing a wrinkled piece of clothing unless it's linen. In comparison with Sweden and their black-white-grey uniform all year round, we were a lot of colours especially in spring and summer months. I was shocked how different looked Mango collection in Sweden (black, grey, beige, sporty, pants mostly) and in Lithuania (all colors possible, dresses, skirts). For a first 5 years I didn't buy anything in Sweden, use to go shopping in Lithuania only, now with online shopping I don't need to do that anymore.
I like your comment: Women look like women. Men look like men. I like that way too. I live in US. A lot of people wear gender neutral clothes and think that is cool. I really don't care about it. The other thing I also noticed is that I thought women in developed countries should dress better as they can access to nicer things easier. But it is not.
Loved learning about your country 💛💛💛 I love dresses and skirts as well ❤ I live in the US and it's not very common to see women wearing those everyday, only for church, maybe.
It’s same for me, born in Russia now in the USA. Often I will look most overdressed 😂
At one point, I told myself, if I wear dress/style it’s not only unique but people prepared from afar that I have an accent and wide background
In America it is very difficult to sift through the overwhelming quantity of low-quality clothing in order to find something amazing. Most people here value quantity over quality and so that’s what everyone sells.
I'm a Brit and I think we are delightfully mismatched scruffs with a classic touch- think punk and tartan. In fact, punk probably couldn't have happened anywhere else like it did in the UK. If you think of McQueen or Westwood, you can see a sense of playfulness and rebellion with classic styles. I love how chic French women look but it's not for me. I would never dream of matching my bag to my shoes. And those colour rules would seem so 'beige', bland and frumpy here. It works so well for the French though. I love noting the differences in national styles. We are all at our most comfortable and stylish in such different ways. I just returned from Japan and the women there have so much fun with their fashion- bubblegum pink, frills, Lolita styles- it was great to observe. Thank you for this video!
I too agree with Brit and style :) i am from India (colourful we are with our Indian efforts)and one western style i would choose to go with is Brit :) its just playfulness what i see when i am in London.
I agree in terms of the best version of British style and I can't imagine being so careful with clothing as the French women are. That said, when you see British people travelling or at airports they are probably the WORST dressed of any of the cultures/ethnicities you see. As in, very low quality clothing and hair and makeup is not subtle at all. I am British/Australia so I'm allowed to say this :P
I realy admire british freedom - but what is about a hats you Brits are wearing? some rules?
My mind is making a picture of Emilia Clarke in Me before you 😅
@@justynab7764 We like tradition, but have you seen Philip Treacy? It's not really understated. I think British fashion plays with tradition.
It's very nice to hear the version of beauty in one's culture with great respect for the ways in other cultures. True enough, French Chic is highly respected across the globe.
It’s changed in the US **so** much! We have a family story of one of my great aunts, who got dressed to do her Saturday shopping and then noticed, in the first store window reflection, that she had one one seamed stocking and one unseamed (new) stocking. She scurried home to change, mortified if anyone had seen her.
This was before I was born, but the story was repeated at family get together as well past when I was in high school.
Fast forward to the early 2000s, and I had just pulled up in front of my bank, and looked up to see a man going inside, wearing pajamas and flip flops. I reached for my phone, and called my mother. As soon as she said hello, I said, “Mom, I’ve lived too long..” As we talked, I said, “What makes people look in the mirror before they go out and say, ‘Yes! That’s the look I’m going for today!’” She said I was making the mistake of thinking they looked in the mirror.
This continues into almost the second decade of our century. Yesterday, I saw a grown woman in a one piece red tartan pajama at the local burger restaurant.
I don’t think we have any standards here anymore. Raised the way I was, I only wear yoga pants or exercise leggings if I’m going to and from the hockey rink. I never wear sweatpants in public, and haven’t worn shorts in public since I had to haul around more than one child.
The rule here these days seems to be, if you like it, go ahead and wear it all at once. That includes a different color of polish on each fingernail and none of it has to match what you’re wearing.
I mean shorts are ok though right? Like there are longer styles like Bermuda shorts and whatnot.
Live and let live. You don’t have to like it but you also don’t need to be righteous and judgemental.
In India the style varies every 50 kilometres! A lot of it salwar-kameez, that is a loose cotton pant with a long shirt or kurta as we call it.
In the cities you'll find a lot of jeans, and dresses too.
The villages predominantly have the saree (a 5 yard fabric draped around the body) in different styles, depending on the region.
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+oneworld24 my dear, I agree so much that I will pin this to the top of the comments section right away. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR SHARING, THINKING & COMMENTING AT SUCH A HIGH LEVEL, ON THIS CHANNEL. Making videos for you is a pleasure - now a double pleasure - every week! 💙
Agree and there is a reason for this, in my opinion, Justine's smile!
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What was the 3rd rule? I could not understand what kind of outfits you said, no never about.
Old jogging outfits, sweatpants was rule ##3.
I live in the Netherlands, in what we call "de Randstad" which refers to Holland's most modern and 'educated' cities (Den Haag, Amsterdam, Utrecht). Dutch style is extremely pragmatic, just like Ducth people are. Most of us cycle to work or school every day, even when it is snowing or raining. Because of this people seem to opt for more practical shoes like converse, vans, clarks or ankle boots. When women wear heels casually they are usually boots and are almost always a shade of brown. When it comes to colour, people wear a lot of browns, blacks and greys though students also incorporate a pop of colour, usually in the form of a backpack. In the winter you see a lot of huge scarves, and most people chose to wear a coat that is warm rather than fashionable, so parkas are very popular here. I feel like we don't wear a lot of jewelry either, maybe a watch and some stud earrings or a basic ring, but that's about it. The Ducth are all about functionality and looking effortless, I used to really not like that aspect of Dutch style, but now that I'm very busy myself I definitely see the appeal!
The text could be written from me :D
I must add, that some dutch women have little knowledge about how to dress - flatter - their shape. They are going for function or unisex, rather than informed elegance. And dutch women LOOVEEEE their jeans, every season, every shape or form, flattering or non-flattering. I also have vivid images of white leggings, orthopaedic brown or white sandals or crocs, wild printed flower tunics and a jeans jacket on top, blond bleached spiked hair (not a pixy cut), and wielding any shopper or tote-bag when riding a bike ...
@@ISTEasnoneother any shopper or tote bag.. Amen to that 😂😂 exactly what I do. And long live the Parka
In Poland it's a bit complicated
1. Women tend to wear full makeup on a daily occasions
2. Wearing high heels on a daily basis is a standard not a rarity
3. Outer clothing - jackets, coats, blazers are usually the most important piece of clothing in the whole outfit, and we love when they are of good quality - preferably made of wool etc.
4. We don't really wear much of a jewelry, on a daily basis at most it's one bracelet and small earrings.
5. We love leather shoes and bags, the ones made of plastic are seemed as a "not natural option"
6. Colours of the outfit, shoes and bag should match, preferably they should be in the same "tone ".
7. Women tend to wear feminine, flattering clothes. You can sometime see people wearing loose trousers but it's extremely rare to see someone wearing both baggy trousers and loose top.
8. It's very important to iron your clothes, if you wear white shoes make sure they are white etc. Take care of your garment.
9. It's safer to be too elegant rather than not elegant enough, unless someone is going to gym you won't see them wearing yoga pants.
I think these are also more or less the Hungarian rules.
and clean shoes is - must have !!!!- even a trainers - i spotted that differences living in UK.....
Apart all the rest of Polish women who wears, sneakers, ballerinas or other flat shoes on daily basis :D Outer wear clothes are indeed important because of our climate. For me well made coat or a jacket is the most important part of wardrobe. In short summer many young Polish women like to show their bodies, wearing shorts, mini skirts, deep decolletage.
I'm also from Poland and agree on these sentences. I also think that many times when we want to buy something classy like an elegant coat for example or an expensive bag, we go for black. If you can't afford 2, always go for black. We tend to experiment with tops and we usually have many of them! ;-)
@@justynab7764 also in UK, and I'm a Brit, shoes are not looked after properly. Nothing worse than off colour trainers, or shoes that require heeling. My dad, who was in the Military Police would line the families shoes up daily to polish, whiten, whatever. They were heeled as soon as they needed to be. One of my biggest hates is shoes where the heels are clearly worn down, upbringing is important to us all, and clearly sticks with us. Oh, and NEVER wear socks with sandals, even if Brits seem to have made this travesty their own LOL. I'D Have dumped a date for this.......
I'm from the southern US, specifically Georgia. There is a certain level of "finish" that a lot of women like here- it's the opposite of effortless, they like you to see all the work they put in haha! Finished bright nails, full face of makeup, curled big hair, lotioned and tanned, perfumed, high heels and matching bag. I just love it, it's so girly and loud ❤️
Never, in the 5+ years of watching YT have I scrolled down and read all of the comments. This is fascinating! I adore studying different cultures and hope to travel more, so this is not just anthropologically interesting, but also helpful for developing my cultural sensibilities. Another video idea or two: visuals of accessories that "work" for a French woman, including handbags, scarves, and jewelry. I'm curious--What is the view on tights in colder weather? Thanks again.
+Marie B. Good idea, thanks!!
Marie B. I'm doing the same! Fascinating comments.
I travel a lot and lived in Paris for a long time. You wear tights; thick ones, and surprisingly sensible boots. Leggings are fine …. great comment!!! I did the same as you.
@@cherylcoyote Me too 2 years after this video was produced. I felt the collectivist feeling despite the cultural difference! Thanks, Justine for initiating the discussion!
@@evelynbaron2004 thick tights with ankle or knee length boots, depending on the length of the dress. And coloured tights, (100 denier for me, to match shoes)
In South Africa the more traditional wear for ladies is very loud and proud and colourful. It is truly amazing.
In terms of the youth, it is sad to report that most of the young folk tend to follow fashion trends from mostly America and other celebrated countries and cities from the world. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but everyone looks the same. The other problem is that once a latest trend kicked off, it will be in the stores everywhere. I guess this is a global phenomenon where the fashion outlets delegates what we should wear and style and it's probably been this way since the inception of a sort of fashion trend.
The cool part then happens when you come across a person who does their own thing. Who experiments and compiles outfits out of different "fashion do's and don'ts" without looking like a clone of his/her peer. The expression via trying something new with your look is not only bold and inspiring, but a little piece of magic.
Keep up the great work Justine. I love you and your channel so much. Shout out to my fellow followers whose comments is heart warming.
Elandri, Pretoria, South Africa xxx
I'm from South Africa Johannesburg I agree 💯 %❤️❤️❤️
I love this! Here are some tips from India (North India in my case):
1. Most of us tend to have warm skin tones, so true colors are preferred to pastels. Colours like Red, Orange, yellow suit us a lot, so you'll find all festive clothing, wedding outfits from this pallette.
2. My mother, my aunts and women from older generations avoided wearing lipstick, especially red lipstick. They'd go for maroons, if at all. That probably had to do with lack of comfort with this lipshade. However, right now, orange based red lipsticks are a part of every dusky Indian woman's makeup kit.
3. Kohl. Lots of kohl. Indian women are known to have big, dark, sultry eyes, and we love to emphasize the same by lining them with kohl.
That's all I can think of right now!
Love the colors!
Hair. Long, thick hair is still very prized.
Indian women are so beautiful and I love all the beautiful colors on their traditional clothing.
Wow this is interesting. I have had a similar approach to clothing since I was a teenager and I still do today in my late 20s. My mom always used to tease me about it saying that I was too boring and should come out and shop more often and that I should try brighter colours and more jewelry. She was always the one obsessed with what everyone was wearing nowadays and chasing the next fashion, bringing home stuff for me to wear that she insisted that I try because it was trendy. For a long time I really thought maybe my style was boring. I hated buying wild coloured shoes with nothing to go with it but my mom would insist it was pretty and we'll find something to go with it one day. Usually we never did and I never wound up wearing it because it didn't go with anything I had. Lol it's weird to find that my tastes weren't boring at all. Classic, chic, minimalistic, balanced, practical and with enough longevity to last a decade without looking dated, but not at all boring. Perspective is a heck of a thing. I never needed to force myself to wear neon nail polish or necklaces with large earrings when I knew they didn't suit me. Oddly enough, though my style hasn't changed much, recently my mom has been saying that I carry clothes well and that something about me looks elevated. I think she's just warmed up to what I always gravitated to which is a very French style.
I'm American and entirely without style but, in 1996, I went to Paris. And it changed my life. Everything I'd heard about snooty French people was wrong, of course you know this already, but I discovered quite by intuition than American tourists are big and loud and they invade others' space. Instinctively I drew myself in, kept my luggage and elbows close, read the signs before asking questions, took my turn, and most importantly, I attempted to speak French. I slaughtered the language but I was so earnest in my attempts I think the people I met in shops, restaurants, and hotels appreciated my efforts. I met wonderful people, had fascinating conversations, and felt at home the entire time I was there. But, the real reason for my comment is that back then, in 1996, I noticed how much black-and-brown combinations I saw in clothing. I was lucky enough to be invited in to the atelier Ecru, and offered the chance to purchase samples. While I'm far to fat to fit into anything so chic, I bought a black-and-brown sweater jacket for my sister. I will always remember my few short days in Paris as being the most romance-soaked of my life. xxoo
I found the stereotype of the "snooty French" to be false as well! My bumbling attempts at speaking French were met with friendliness and appreciation when I was in Paris.
I think Americans sometimes mistake civilized for snooty. I spent a weekend in Atlantic City once and I found the whole experience appalling. The general vibe of the place was pushy, gauche, loud, tacky, and abrasive. I met some lovely people individually, but on the whole the place was uncivilized. The French have customs of behavior that require attention, restraint, and orderliness but, oh, the pay-off when your 'in the zone' and moving through the streets of Paris effortlessly. I will always be in love with Paris. xxoo
Cheryl Coyote that is right. However, I took French for 4 years (only!) and knew the basic sentence structures and vocab, plus it helps that the tu/il/elle form sounds the same verbally....but I find that at least in Paris, once they get the message that I'm earnestly trying to communicate in their language, in turn they will try to speak English to me. ^___^
(PS: Californians in 2017 are still loving the tee-short-flip flops combo, or colorful work chic style if going to the office!)
Cheryl Coyote Hm.. My experience for Europe overall was bad. The art and architecture is good, but the people looked down on us. In Paris in Louvre museum I asked some teenagers the way to the mona lisa; they were older than me, and I could tell instantly that what they said in return was an expletive. In fact France is so anti English that English instructions and signs are missing in tourist destinations all together. Of all the Europeans, I found the French to be the worst. I'm from India, and here people who don't know English will try to help the tourists in their own broken English, but the attitude I saw in France was horrendous ;especially since I belong to such a hospitable country.
That's so unfortunate. I only visited one other country, Germany, on that trip. I found Germans to be far more reserved and formal than Americans, but still lovely. Maybe I was just blessed to be floating through Europe in a sparkling bubble of excitement, oblivious to the negative? Whatever the case, I'm sorry to hear that your experience was so difficult.
I can't speak for the rest of Canada, but here in Montreal:
1. Footwear is expressive but FUNCTIONAL - too many hills and cracked streets to waste time with heels! If heels are worn, it's as heeled boots or wedges; anyone in stilettos must be going out at night or is meeting someone for a coffee date.
2. Functional winter coats - many people do favour stylish wool coats and peacoats, but parkas are also common. Once it's -10 degrees, warmth is more important than anything else.
3. Eclectic personal style - trends are less important than establishing your own signature style.
4. Casual hair and makeup - it's a windy town and we're all busy. Hair is tidy but usually kept casual. Makeup is applied as needed, with young women usually favouring a signature look, like bright lipstick, winged liner, etc.
5. Cozy layers - again, it's very cold here. Wool scarves, slouchy cardigans, ankle boots, etc. are necessary to stay comfy while running around town.
6. Minimal jewellery - maybe it's just a sign of the times, but young women here don't usually bother with much jewellery. Maybe some studs and a watch, unless it's a formal occasion.
7. Quirky accessories - accessories don't have to match your outfit here. Bags, hats, and shoes, and scarves are chosen mainly based on how much fun you think wearing them will be.
8. Perfume - nearly everyone wears a light spritz of something.
9. The key is to look CASUAL yet POLISHED - you never want to look like you're trying too hard or wearing a costume, but you still want to look put-together.
The Jenna Pearl I just now watched this video and was scrolling through the comments for fun, but... I am considering moving to Montreal this next year for work, and was interested in your post! How do you like living there? Are you from Montreal?
I'm from Montréal and I support that description! Originality is important - we will snob handbags with a brand name stamped on it, for example, and favor a handmade or local brand. I would add that French-Canadian women tend to be rather feminine, but artsy-funky. Not the frilly type, but more the I'm feminine with an attitude type. Lots of black, and dark colours. Not very into the pastels... Salut!
It's the same in Finland:)
I used to fly to Montreal from Chicago when I was a flight attendant, and I know how absolutely freezing it can be, not to mention
windy! I appreciated the underground shopping areas, because my uniform coat was never enough. Now that I"m retired, I am looking forward to going back to really enjoy the city.
I think Toronto is similar - especially with the functional clothes and eclectic style! I find that people here mix trends and functionality with their own unique style
"No old jogging outfits ... EVER." Ah oui madame! I could not agree more!
And I absolutely agree with Lagerfeld on that ~ a track suit (solely unless one is coming from the track, or gym) DOES mean one has given-in and admitted defeat indeed ... and in my experience, that most definitely describes people who wear them as their normal, non-sports wardrobe. Ugh! A pet hate.
As for the rest, I am apparently a displaced French woman! (I think I knew that already. Genetic memory I suspect ~ my ancestors were French for quite literally a thousand years!). I've watched your whole series now ... and it's me!
Bit of a rebel here. I like black and brown and sometimes (gasp) wear them together. Like an irregular verb.😉
I think Swedish fashion is a bit like French in that less is more, but it's not as sophisticated. When we say we want to look "effortless" it means looking like you threw on whatever you found that morning and happened to come out looking stylish, if a bit messy. Some key elements:
- Back. Like a LOT of black. (A LOT of black!)
- Oversized coats.
- Loosely fitted garments in general.
- More or less chunky boots, because snow + fashion can only have one outcome.
- If you're wearing a dress you're considered "dressed up".
(Disclaimer: I'm personally more into alternative fashion, so I might not be the best person to comment on Swedish fashion.)
Sam I am German and love the swedish style. So effortless and youthful!
I'm swedish too. Also for grown women: nice top/casual shirt with nicely fitted trousers/jeans or a tunic with leggings. Hair natural about shoulder length, often up in a pony tail or bun. Older women often have short edgy haircuts. Sneakers in everyday even on older women in more classic attire and flats. And yes we love our chunky boats. With colours what the french call neutrals are considered colours in Sweden. Therefor all the black I think. The cuts are very casual even at parties or events. Myself I'm more edgy and colourful and not very swedish.
Agree. When I am abroad, especially in italy, I can always distinguish my fellow swedes from the fast that they are wearing flip flops everywhere, clothes are all loose fitting and saggy and they look very undone. I think if there is something that says swedish to me is wearing an expensive purse like Vuitton, even though you are in sweat pants and your hair looks like you’ve been cleaning bathrooms all day. And of course no trace of make up.
@@kape2377 I suspect Protestant countries aren't neutral then turned protestants, but their culture valued those traits so it's a normal derivation. (And it kind of makes sense. Waste ≠ cold climate. You have to make your shots count.)
That said, I find the total lack of effort a put off. Sprezzatura I enjoy. Put in effort but don't make it apparent. If you put no effort whatsoever... it just sort of turns to a lazy look and the whole environment loses some charm/atmosphere as a consequence. Not to mention that when no effort = norm, putting in effort would look out of place and you might find yourself ever so slightly ostricized. So, that's curbing expression in favor for comformity. (IMO we need both.)
As a Latvian who has moved to Denmark I have noticed that in Denmark people usually don't wear a lot of bright colored clothes. For example, when I was walking around in my bright yellow raincoat during the autumn I noticed that a lot of people were staring at me :D
I'm Asian and I agree with a lot of the French fashion tips. I tend to go for a minimalistic look with a dash of color. My grandma's personal motto is to always dress up and be presentable no matter where you go. So I don't really wear house clothes when I'm out running errands (which is very common here)
❤️U Justine! I recently decided to upgrade my wardrobe and start dressing prettier and classier so it’s no coincidence I found your channel and now I’m binge watching your videos to upgrade my style. You are so beautiful and classy! A great role model!
Japanese women always wear tops that will cover the hips when wearing leggings. Leggings are treated like tights or stockings. In general, they don't wear tops that show cleavage.
Jeannette Mann well most are flat so it makes sense.
I don't think that is the reason though. Japanese women's curves are usually quite modest all over, they usually don't have a big bum either. That would mean that they would not wear short shorts or skirts either, but that is completely okay. It's just considered unclassy to show any cleavage.
Aaaahhh completely agree with you about not wearing leggings as pants!! Just pick out a tunic, long sweater, short dress, and problem easily solved!
Avery or else it's too damn hot! Do you live in Cali?
lunarosa321 well east Asians are very conservative in fashion. So showing too much skin = inappropriate or too revealing. Also Leggings are way too pronounced in crouch area. So unless you are working out, they like to wear something long to cover the area so it can be appropriate in public.
I'm from Puerto Rico, now living in the mainland US. Funnily enough, PR being a tiny island in the middle of the Caribbean, we NEVER wear 'flip-flop' sandals. EVER. (Unless we are going to the beach at that exact moment. And some people would wear other shoes, and bring the flip-flops in their beach bag.) We just don't consider them 'shoes'.
That was the first thing I discovered when I moved to Florida: people wearing flip-flops all the time! :)
PS: Loved this video, and you just gained a new subscriber! :)
+Patty4580 oh really? I thought the whole Caribbean region lived in flip-flops. Well I just haven't been to PR yet! I learnt something 😃
Justine Leconte officiel Yes! Isn't that funny? PR women actually live in heels. We can walk miles in them! :) You can always tell who is a tourist at a restaurant, store, etc, because they will be the ones wearing flip-flops! Haha! You must visit PR! It's beautiful! :)
Patty4580 Neither in other South American countries we wear flip flops to go everywhere. They are for the beach or to take a shower at home. Sandals exist!
Patty4580 I have lived in Florida for most of my years and I still don't wear flip-flops unless I am at the beach. I wear other shoes and bring the flip-flops in a bag. :) But I cannot walk well in high heels no matter how I practice -- I could not be fashionable in PR, I think.
@Elizabeth Leinback Oh, you could totally be fashionable in cute flats or sandals!! :) As long as they're not flip-flops I think, you're good! hahaha ;)
At first, I thought you said that *point #2* was not to _over-exercise_ and I was like, _“great!! I’d fit right in, I’m moving to France!!”_ 🤣
I'm Italian and my style is quite near to the French one. The differences are that I use also three colors in one time, but well blended, because I think that many looks are too boring and without personality. I've got the problem with the dress with black shoes, I mean bright coloured dress. So I've bought a pair of medium dark silver shoes that fit with almost my elegant and coloured springtime dresses. I prefer trousers because my day is very busy and I want to be elegant and comfortable at the same time. I wear stilettoes only with dresses and elegant trousers.
I really really love the french style, even for my children.
I'm italian and all these rules perfectly apply to italian women! Of course there are exceptions, especially amongst younger girls, but these rules are the basis of italian fashion as well!
We probably prefer wearing different nail polish colours, but it's a totally new trend for us, because we used to wear only red until a couple of years ago!
And of course, you can't wear leggings as trousers and sandals with socks. Those are huge NO here! :D
Can you recommend an Italian vlogger who has an English UA-cam channel about beauty and lifestyle?
I noticed most people in Italy looked well dressed as opposed to most of Australians having no style
Same in Spain! Spaniards have a great sense of style!
Ma se mezzo mondo indossa i leggings come pantaloni! non mentire, il cattivo gusto dilaga😞
Its the same here in Uruguay! The majority of families are from Italy or Spain
My maiden name is Charlotte Mauzy. I love your you tube videos. It took over half my life before I realized, "I AM FRENCH" or at least 1/4. My father was killed in WW II and he is was buried in Saint Alvold (sp) France. I did not get to know his family very well as they lived about 100 miles from Mom and me. I am 72 years old, 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall, and Have weighed 105-120 lbs, my whole life. I am always told I look like I am still in my 50's. Since I have told my friends I have French heritage, they say I look French. I am so excited and want to learn everything about French women.
I started taking ballet lessons. I want to learn to speak French. I just discovered your you tube videos tonight. It is 10:30 PM here in Eastern US and I want to stay up all night to watch all of them. OH NO, I must not, for I will get bags under my eyes.
Well Goodnight, I will watch them in the morning. Bless you and have a wonderful day!!
+Charlotte Sego Mrs. Sego, thank you for your message. I am honored to have you here. Everyone has a different family story and origin & I feel so enriched by the discussions and stories I read below my videos each day. I hope you will enjoy this channel. Have a great day!
Hello Charlotte! We are never too old for anything, right? That's so great you're taking ballet!
Regardless of what others may say, you have listed the basic guidelines of classic fashion which never goes out of style. Wonderful advice.
Love this video and the comments! Here in Los Angeles, California, our dress code changes depending on where people are from; it's a city of global immigrants. Also, everyone is trying to get noticed and stand out, so outfits tend to be trendy and creative. But in the summer, everyone goes for the lightest, most casual clothing possible. One thing Angelenos have in common is dedication to health; fitness is a big fashion trend here, and a lot of people showcase their fitness with bare midriffs, shorts, and so on.
The comments on this video are so interesting! I love hearing from women around the world. I am a new subscriber and really enjoy your channel. I'm an American in California but love the French "Parisian chic" style. I find most women here look like they are not wearing makeup and dress very casually. But that is their style. It's intentional. I always wear makeup, but try to tone it down to fit in. Looking forward to more tips from you Justine.
+marianne I love the discussions happening below my videos as well 😃😊
You are right dear Marianne. It is so interesting to read about differents in fashion for each country. And no rude comments here. ☺
Another great video! What was Rule #3? I played it again and still couldn't hear.
RE rules from elsewhere. Speaking as an immigrant in the US, i haven't found many universal style rules, but here's one: It's never OK to wear socks with sandals. Many types of shoes also are only worn with bare feet. Nylon stockings are for old ladies only (sadly.)
I've found that different regions of the US have different rules. There are places (East) where men can wear navy blazers with pale trousers to almost any dressier occasion. There are other places (West, Southwest, Northwest) where a navy blazer would be laughed at. NYC likes black. Atlanta's more colorful. So many different climates and cultures.
Americans seem more likely than Nordics to buy entire outfits at one time, rather than buying clothes one coordinating item at a time.
Americans show a clear preference for eye surgery and contact lenses. Nordics seem to prefer eyeglasses. I see the difference on the street immediately, traveling between continents.
Living in America I've grown to enjoy bold colors, not just my safe Nordic grays and blues. Fun, because I also discovered that black and gray (which look elegant on most people) make me look sick. Can it be that there is no universally flattering color, not even black or gray? In the US, neutrals often anchor a chic wardrobe but they don't have to BE the whole wardrobe.
I have a theory that color palettes relate to climate. Closer to the equator - India, Florida, Morocco - bright sunlight calms bright colors down and makes them look "right". Intense sunlight can wash out neutrals into blah-ness.
The further we move away from the equator, the less intense is daylight. In gentler light, neutrals take on a more beautiful and interesting appearance. Big blocks of bright color become overwhelming.
+Sanni Judy I enjoyed your comment very much. If I may say so, you have an observant and analytical view of regions/cities/countries that is typical of Europe. So I am guessing you didn't lose your roots 😉 And I think you have a good eye for color and light. Do you happen to work in a creative field?
Thank you Justine! Roots, definitely. Have worked professionally as artist. As a girl I sewed my own designs up with my mother's help and longed to become a fashion or costume designer. I still enjoy analyzing what works, on whom, and why. I never get tired of seeing good design and figuring out why it's good. I'm enjoying your videos tremendously. It takes courage and a lot of homework to make the presentations you prepare for us. You have an analytical approach yourself. That's probably why I enjoy hearing you think out loud.
Black actually suits very few people well. It drains out most. You would see that if you take a look at colour analysis for different people. Only a very particular type of beauty is complimented by black, others, when they want something dark and neutral, hsloud rely on navy, brown or gray, depending on the combination of their hair, eyes and complexion colours.
I liked your thought about the lighting conditions of a country. I think it's right, exzplains a lot.
I do wear nylons, but only for evening occasions - either very sheer black, very sheer Hanes 'Travel Buff' (my skin tone) or pale, tiny fishnets. I love the finished look v. a bare leg. If going bare, I love a shimmery lotion. Oh, and if you want to see socks with sandals, visit any campground! :-) Socks to keep your feet warm and sandals to let your toes wiggle around after a day of hiking. It's actually quite fashionable out in the woods... haha
Sanni Judy Atlanta is very colorful! it gets called the "lost city" sometimes but I think that's what's so wonderful about it: so many different communities and cultures living with each other! there's so much art and music and delicious food as well. loved your comment!
I live in Belgium and this video felt like Justine was listing Belgian rules (maybe because Belgium and France are bordering countries, I live in the north though). Another very important one we follow is to NEVER wear jeans on jeans. And oh, that part on the colors couldn't be more true. The moment somebody walks around in bright pink or whatever, we assume it's a foreigner (a lot of the times American, Scandinavian, Polish, Russian, ...) So cool to see all the comments from different nationalities
I love navy blue, Grey, black with a flattering scarf or earrings, and love jackets and blazers, but do have patterned dresses, too. I find they cheer me up, and look lovely and summery, so long as I stick to my preferred colours, and keep the patterns small for my particular body shape.
I am a Canadian, but have lived up in Northern Ontario, and briefly in the US. I was a plus sized woman for a period of time, and now I have lost 160lbs, I am in awe of styles in general in Canada, but in particular among the young women/girls, and many of the middle aged women. I must be french at heart because I am usually watching your videos, and talking to the screen saying yes that's what I do!! Well here in Canada, in the depth of winter, survival skills take over, and that particular jacket, or coat, or blouse I was certain I was wearing today can't possibly be unless I want to freeze to death each time I step outdoors! However, I think overall Canadians are a practical stylish suited to their lifestyle. I find many middle aged women dress very boxy, and that women in general wear the wrong sized bra, or don't adjust the straps at all, leaving their waist line at the same level at the breast line.... or simply wear the wrong style of bra for their breast size, and mass proportion. The young women seem to have adopted either a respectful, conservative style, or are wearing cut off tops, or very tight pants at the waist with an overhang of belly fat that looks just awful. When I was plus size I was always accentuating my positive parts, but keeping my abdomen covered, even though it wasn't as big as many, still I feel for my own comfort i could find a better way to flaunt the good! Im a firm believer in having good self esteem, and feeling good, but it seems some of these styles that let it all hang out, are almost a middle finger to society! lol
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and your feminine, softer spoken execution that seems so graceful! Thank you!
In Spain we have an expression: "pink with red, punch on the eye" (well, in spanish it rhymes).
I don't understand what it means 😅 Could you explain please.. bcaz I'm a really curious person and I'll probably spend a millennia trynna find it
@@r.i.t.i.k.a haha in spanish it's "rosa con rojo, puñetazo en el ojo". It means it's a bad color combination, it's unpleasant to see both together.
@@zelawola
Ow .. now I understand ( after you literally explained 🤦🏻♀️😂)
@@r.i.t.i.k.a no problem! It is no trouble 🙌
Great video again Justine! I feel like all the rules you said apply to Italy as well (when it comes to socks though, we might also accept a very light grey for a light shoe, even though white is better, it's still fine). I might add a few more rules we have in Italy: 1) You don't wear socks with sandals. 2) You don't wear white boots. Like, never. They are considered very trashy. 3) You don't wear flip flops if you're out of your house. Not even to go to the nearby supermarket, never. The only exception is if you are at the beach or swimmingpool.
This is what came to my mind! :)
That flip flop rule should apply always and everywhere! 😂
I strongly tend toward Classics and dressed that way in the office when I worked. All my clothes were Vogue flat patterns that I made, for which I took instruction 3 times a week and 1/2 day on Saturdays. I am retired now and wear jeans and tops to attend my groups at the senior center. I am sewing again buying classic patterns on the retro auction sites. Classic once, Classic Always, (easily adjustable hemlines and jacket lengths to be in harmony with Change.) Love your videos, just found them. Thank you! But as an American Older Woman now, I enjoy the freedom to dress any way I wish. Yaay!
Just discovered this vlog and I am fascinated by the discussion! I grew up in the NYC area, and when I moved to the southern part of the US 20 years ago I was mortified by how casual people dress here compared to the north. I understand the heat plays a role in staying cool, but it's much too sloppy for my taste. I work in a business casual workplace where jeans are acceptable but I cannot bring myself to wear them. Coworkers always ask me why am I so dressed, but I think it is the look I wish to convey and proper attire never goes out of style 😙
Love your answer. SAME. Now I’m in the southwest and always wear makeup. Never leave the house without it. It’s New York City…. I can’t leave it!
I'm French-Canadian and... we have no rules! I see women with styles from all around the world there are no general guidelines for the everyday woman besides what is asked for their jobs. On the same street you can pass by a chic woman in tailored skirt and blazer and right behind her someone in loose sweatpants and tank top and besides them another in a punkish style. Colored hair are popular, so are tattoos and piercings and no one gives a second look to them, in my city anyway. I guess our culture says be yourself and be tolerant towards difference.
In Ireland its about preparing yourself for all the seasons in one day. Although never for the rain because we are optimistic.
@@ilonacarey9912 I mean thats the whole UK isn't it tho 😆 (English here)
@@PolarBear-rc4ks Apart from Ireland not being in the UK, we do share the same glorious weather. England seems to get more sunshine. I never owned an umbrella.
I'm French and, for one time, I agree ! Well, young women don't respect this code but, when you are older, you know this is the perfect chic and easy to wear wardrobe ! Have a great day !
+Futile Pérégrine thank you!! I love it when French people agree! 😃
In Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) the clothing style pretty much follows H&M collections. Though there is a difference between generations. Younger girls basically follow instgram hipster trends. Those, who are 25+ stick to 3 main things:
1. Skinny jeans could go with every occasion (party, teatre, work, school, date, at home, hiking etc.) And I mean EVERY SINGLE ONE! We haven't really adapted the hight waist and crop tops as in the UK, but just wear normal lenght on both.
2. Mascara and fon du teint are a must for 99% of women, but if you're one of the cool girls, then professional heavy makeup is perfectly fine even for highschool and a walk in the park.
3. We have all and every type of color and pattern in stores, but it's not because we like to mix and match that much. Everybody just dresses in their favorite color :D It doesn't matter what color suits your body and skin, but what is the color that you like most.
Super interesting!
In Mexico there are many styles and depends on how much money, lifestyle, region etc but what I notice the most when I'm in a supermarket or public transport is everyone is wearing jeans and mostly levis.
Fashion tips from an Australian woman:
1. Trackie dacks (tracksuit pants): A wardrobe essential, these should be worn as much as physically possible without developing a skin rash.
2. Bikini: In summer, bathing suits can be worn in lieu of actual underwear, most notably in shopping centres with little or no additional clothing.
3. Sunnies (sunglasses-Preferably in the reflective-sport-visor style): To be worn all year round. Sometimes in front of the eyes, if someone is trying to speak to you, however they can also be stored on, or more usually behind the head.
4. Hi vis shirt (High visibility shirt): This should be worn by gentlemen at all possible opportunities, however for the 3 or 4 of you not in the Tradie profession, a wife-beater tank is a good substitute.
5. Footwear: In those unfortunate cases where bare feet may be considered "unacceptable" (5 star restaurant/press conference/construction site) Uggs, thongs (flip flops) or steel cap boots are the ONLY available alternatives. No exceptions.
6. Never mix silver and gold: If your nose stud or eyebrow ring is in silver, then clearly whatever you stick though your belly button shouldn't be in gold.
7. Hair styles: For women, hair should be worn in the rats-nest bun style as high up on the head as can be achieved without it covering the face completely. For the gentlemen the mullet and the Surfie Jesus are the most popular.
8. Skincare: Living in one of the hottest and driest places on earth, Australians know the importance of drawing a narrow line of coloured zinc on the end of their noses. This should be in either green or yellow (the Australian colours) however exceptions can be made for football colours.
9. That healthy glow (in the dark): If you've made the mistake of wearing sunscreen don't worry, fake tan can be applied liberally in either the shade tangerine or apricot.
10. Mix and don't match: Items should be loud and preferably offensive, clashing harshly with other items in your outfit to give the impression of a poor blind 80's pop star. Remember price always trumps quality so try to buy most of your wardrobe from chain discount department stores like Kmart or Target (or as we say here in Australia "Targé").
Final Tip: The desired look is effortless and casual; 'trailer-trash chic', you should look like you just rolled out of bed...and into the "not good enough to donate" bin at a redneck yard sale.
GiveUsALick you just won the Internet for the day...imho
Why thankyou Ms. Dingman. I just tells em' likes I sees em'.
Lol, we call it Targé here in Canada too. :)
LOL rat nest bun and surfie Jesus.
Greetings from Hobart!
also calling it Targé in the US ;D
I'm from Brazil so the current style for most people is the one I like to call "tropical fancy". Most girls and women will always prefer the bright tones, long hair, playing with colors and most will try the "new summer trend" in December (which here in South, is obviously in the end of the year, haha). Some girls will keep the trend, some will hate it and never use it again. Our summer is a nice time to find a new trick that we will use the next whole year, or for the rest of our lives!
In Sao Paulo or the South of Brazil is colder and has bigger cities. So the style here is more similar to the French women, but we still have the taste for the "summer trend". Our culture is based in the summer, basically! And I love the tropical vibes, they're a good way to keep yourself inspired and happy. That's why we brazilians are so "warm", I think...
I have lived north and south in the U.S., and Alaska. I forgot all sense of fashion during my Alaska years, though I was the girl who always wore lipstick with her polar fleece. Now I’m at home in Texas, but my personal style is “home” only to me. I live in a semi-rural small city and and have been asked if I’m from California. In a sea of same-same clothing and handbags studded with turquoise, I consider that a compliment. On a serious note a primary fashion motive is chronic pain, and allergies to leather dyes, etc. I am having to be creative to create a spiffy look that agrees with my body - often that is black as a neutral, with lightweight patterned scarves over a comfortable, but well cut knit top. I am absolutely loving the observations from women around the world - and as ever, the cheerful wisdom of Justine!
In Turkey women fashion is separated to 2 groups; work fashion and casual fashion. We can describe casual fashion as a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. And we can describe work fashion as a midi skirt or some pants and a shirt sometimes with blazers
As an American woman, I think woman in this country make too much of an effort, perfect hair, makeup, body, plastic surgery, over botoxed, fillers, trendy clothes,etc. I've always admired French woman and their approach to beauty & fashion, as well as self acceptance. We could learn a thing or two from our Parisian sisters! ❤
In Alaska, everyone seems to wear flannel and we have a huge love for extra tough boots. When I dress up and try to wear fashions from other places or trends I always feel very out of place.
After twenty years of following my husband across the globe for his international business travel, I have refined my wardrobe in some ways and expanded it in others. I agree with all the points discussed. Well done.
I don't agree with the comments that the US has no style rules -- I just think that they are not strongly socially enforced. What I find fascinating is the difference in style rules between the different regions of the United States. East Coast tends to be more formal and neutral; West Coast more casual and jeans-friendly; South allows for more bare skin because it gets really hot and humid down there. Think New York vs. San Francisco vs. Austin, TX.
elainevdw This is very true.
True. Our climates are so diverse depending on what part of the country you’re in.
I am Italian (I live in Rome) and I think the French and Italian styles are very similar, especially when you look at northern Italy, especially Milan because the Milanese have the chic and elegance that foreigners identify with Italian style. From Rome on down it changes a lot because in southern Italy there is much more attention to accentuate the sexy side (with deep necklines for example), colorful and often excessive clothing. Here there is a strong tendency to youth and to appear at all costs: in fact, for some years now we have more and more women turning to cosmetic surgery to inflate their lips, breasts and inject filler and collagen. In general, we have had the last twenty years that led to a deterioration and a coarsening of style and class.
Ever since I watched this there is a French woman in my head everytime I go to choose some socks. She's rather exasperated with me. 'ZOSE??? Really? You can nuht be seriEUSE!' hahahahaha ohhh my sock drawer is a horror film for her. :D
+Kaleidoscopeallie hahahaha I can see it as I as read it 😂😂😂😁 Very accurate French accent!!
ME TOO I HAVE DINOSAUR SOCKS
That's funny. She would hate mine as well. I am a bit of a collector.
As a french woman, the rule #1 for socks is rather : socks should not be see. That is the reason for the colors. Also with a short shoe like sport shoe, you were a short sock we call "sockette" that ends at the contour of the shoe. And the rule number one, really, don't wear any shock in a shoe that shows your feet. Even a little part of your feet. Really. Don't do that. Ever.
Best comment. My whole wardrobe would cause that reaction. 🤣
Most of those rules are things that my Mother taught me and neither one us is French,but I believe most people who are fashion minded tend to watch what is happening in the French houses. My sense of style comes from my Mother we are very similar,of course as she was my first role model and the one that I went shopping with,and still do. Thank you Justine,I love your videos.
I watched this video months ago and remembered that particular tip that your long gown or evening gown should match your shoes. I did it last night, and I got so many compliments. :) thank you!
It's a good thing I'm not French, because I *love* to mix prints! Of course, I'm an artist and quite adventurous. Mixing prints can be a very sophisticated look if you pay attention to value and size. NOTE: We're supposed to listen to Karl Lagerfeld about anything when he wears the EXACT same clothes and silly ponytail every day of the week? humph
M A Walker I would never listen to Karl. I cannot stand his hair and his sunglasses! what is he trying to hide? why is he hiding behind a uniform?
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Many designers do this. Their reason is because they are so busy and work so many hours; especially when designing their latest collections, they don't want to waste time figuring out what to wear every day. Makes sense to me. They show their creativity in their collections, not on their own bodies.
Kat James you're right but it's not only designers who do this but anyone in a leading position in any field, even politics or technology (Barack Obama & Steve Jobs). It's called "decision fatigue", knowing what works sartorially, sorts out the question of clothing forever & clears up time & space for more important things.
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I was only talking about designers because that's what I was responding to.
I know the French like bohemian style. I hope a video will explain how that is done.
I'm from Italy and here we apply basically the same rules in fashion, exept for the neutral colors, we actually like wearing bright colors and those people who have an olive skin tone look great in colorful outfits.
+Sara Shaini true! 😊
In Greece, we are sometimes fans of... maximalism! We like big pieces of jewellery, colourful clothes, fancy bags, impressive make up and occasionally follow the latest trends... I believe that this is our own way of understanding "la joie de vivre" and it also matches our characters! (Personally, I'm not very much into that, but I definilely love colours and I also tend to add at least one "fun" element to whatever it is that I'm wearing... I refuse to take anything too seriously!)
in USA the rules vary depending on your subculture :)
In France too. Plus, Paris is not France.
USA has no culture at all
@@royfebrianpurba2401 Hey now, there's no need for nastiness.
@@c.9231 because you don't have it, that's why you say that
@@royfebrianpurba2401 But the US does have different cultures within it. The South isn’t the same as the North. And the Midwest isn’t the same as the Southwest. Etc. Then, of course, there are different cultures within each of these places and different groups of people. New Orleans is not the same as New York. Birmingham, Alabama, is not the same as Austin, Texas. And there are tons of different groups of people with their own cultures within each of these places.
Generally speaking, fashion in the USA, like technology, is all about the latest and greatest. That said, I am seeing a trend in my office more toward the Parisian style. This is expected in the winter when black is worn more often, but I live in Florida and while the clothes are lighter in weight most of the year, I still see a lot of black v-neck tops, blouses, and sweaters. Yes, we need to have sweaters in the office because when the outside temperature is around 100 or more, the air conditioning is turned so low to combat the heat that it makes the office into a walk-in freezer. One woman kept fingerless gloves at her desk because the building maintenance couldn't balance the temperature at her desk. I also have noticed that different parts of Florida have different fashion vibes. For example, southern Florida up to south Orlando has a lot of Caribbean influence. The Atlantic and Gulf coasts have more of a relaxed "beachy" vibe. North Florida fashion is similar to the southern states. In general, even business fashion is more casual as it's often too hot for a tie and/or jacket. I LOVE your videos and look forward to them.
as an indian - i can say the indian subcontinent loves colour - throw in a bright orange tunic and hot pink straight pants, loads of gold jewellry and a bright lip - thats indian for sure! india has a love affair with gold accessories, prints and everything Europeans could possibly consider loud! does every single indian dress like that - no! but generally speaking, mixing bold colours and prints and roping in some statement gold jewellery is an indian thing!
And you look really great in those colors! 👏
That's so true (Indian here as well). Though my mom taught me to start toning it down for a simpler more timeless look as you get older (which for her means after 45)
Don't forget the Embroideries !! My parents and grandparents have obsession on that aspect.
I think in India we haven't had much variation in the length, cut and fittings ( take saree for example), but we play a lot with fabric, colours, print and works like chikankari..
In the UK it is cold and rainy, so it is fashionable for younger women to wear black tights under shorts and skirts (I do not really see women over 30 do this, but they are welcome to.) Everyone also wears a lot of ankle boots. We tend to wear darker shades of colours over light- either to reflect our weather or because it was on trend in the 90s-2010 to wear bright neon colours and that's not as popular now (see scenesters.) We are also quite into minimal looks, although I have seen exceptions, and we have sort of punk and alternative styles in a lot of places moreso than other countries.
I live in the UK and now that you say it...most colours I have are muted.
In India, most Indians love bright colours and the strangest colour combinations like orange with pink or red and green. I, on the other hand, love dark/neutral colours. Indians also wear a LOT of heavy gold jewelry, but I love very minimalistic jewelry. It made me feel like I never fit in. I'm in Europe at the moment, and I just love French style and I feel that my style fits in a lot better here!
Hello, a Mexican here. In the north of México -this highly depend of your socioeconomic status, and here is very bright the difference- you MUST wear makeup to work, older people tend to ask you "una manita de gato" if you dont use makeup and have your hair put together.
We use lots of jeans, depending of the age. Im in my 20`s and work in something that mixes business and creativity, so I can dress myself fashionable and must be in the elegant side. We buy a lot of trending jewelry, lots of colors and LOTS of heels. Still, we can use our oversized clothes or gym clothes to go to grocery shopping. It´s very normal that girls from 16 and up dye their hair. In the north of México we copy a lot the american style that we see in series.
Again, always depend of your social-economic level. The high society use the trend and the lower ones try to imitate them buying things that have big brands names in it. It's very very mixed.
Justine, thank you so much. This was fascinating. I am an apple shaped woman who, I now learn, has adopted quite a bit of a French style just because I feel so comfortable in black or neutrals with few accessories! The "less is more" idea has always seemed chic to me. Now I know why!
Love your channel and love coming back to this video and the comments from around the world. It is insightful. I am originally from Bangladesh where, like most south Asian cultures, there is too much going on at any point. You should see brides on their wedding days sporting heavy gold embroidery on silk outfits and wearing as much gold as they can afford. They literally layer gold over gold! Not to mention smokey eyes, red lips, etc. Even on a daily basis people will mix bright bold colors with lots of jewelry and makeup. It is considered unusual to wear earring but no necklace, etc. Then I moved to Montreal where the style seemed more individualistic but polished at all times. It was a treat to see so many unique styles on the street - elegant, bohemian, effortless chic, edgy, athleisure chic, etc.....but always put-together. Finally I moved to a college town in Texas where the dominating style rule is shorts and tee shirt with sneakers or cowboy boots! Very different. I personally prefer the "Parisian chic" style with some exceptions, and appreciate when people take an effort to look put together irrespective of their style. I felt most at home in Montreal (style wise).
In my opinion, because Batik is the most domestic ethnic pattern in my country (Indonesia), I think it is fun to mix up the solid color outfit with batik accessories, skirts, or pants in daily activities or more formal setting at night.
In Taiwan, more and more girls love to dress like Korean girls. They have a natural style with little designs on the cloth. Same as makeup style. Years ago, we love Japanese style. We love to learn from other country I guess. :-)
When I was in Taiwan I saw that all students prefer loose clothes, like wide jeans and big hoodies. But when they graduate and start to work they start to dress more chic and elegant :) and I love how Taiwanese dress oversize clothes, I don't know how they do it but it suits them so much :)
I agree with your points on the video, Justine. As French women, we undoubtedly have these "rules" taught quite early. The shoe/bag part made me laugh so hard because this is a thing that is so common and agreed on in France that I never realized it could not be the case anywhere else. But let me tell you, for some reason, many French men do not know this - how rude! 😂
Thank you so much for your video!
Well, all this is very interesting. When I was a child in the early 1960's my family lived in Paris. It wasn't until I started watching your videos that I realized how much my personal style was impacted by those years. I live in the United States where there is no style, except perhaps in urban areas. Yet I have always enjoyed quality, I love to dress and live well. Amen
In Denmark, it's normal for most of us to wear dark neutrals perhaps with a bit of white is we feel brave. It's very rare to see a Dane wear a lot of colors. But I have always admired the classy style of the French women :)
Thank you, Justine! Love these French rules. In the USA, I think there are lots of little "sub-cultures" that each have different rules. And there is no shortage of cheap, trendy, disposable clothing. I'm following the French (except for my nail polish)!
First, let me say that I am so happy I have found you. I have learned so much about fashion from you, and you should really get paid for this. I hope you do.
My wardrobe consists of mainly neutral pieces (a lot), and I have finally gotten the hang of prints, so that is what I am wearing/buying most of the time. I also have a lot of bright colors. My wardrobe is definitely mix and match, but it is so huge, I don't know where to start. I donated over 30 garbage bags, and I am still being run out of my house with my clothes. If I find something that I like, I tend to get every color in varying sizes to create different looks. I think I may be a classic American wardrobe girl because I have noticed that the closets in America are generally massive. I worked a job for over 2 years and never repeated an outfit. And, punchline, I still had plenty to spare.
I'm not sure what the fashion rules are in the United States because it seems like everyone wears everything all the time. I feel women in the States purchase more clothing because we love and need choices. Maybe it's a symptom of being a country that is a so-called melting pot.
I will say that I have discovered my nude is not the same as a fair person's nude (thank you Christian Louboutin). So I do wear brown shoes with silver jewelry, and everything else, because that is my nude color. Other than that, I really can't pinpoint a specific fashion for South Florida except for sweatpants, sunglasses, t-shirts, and jeans. When you go to Miami, you'll see a little bit more fashion forward folks. They tend to wear very bright colors as an accent with neutral pieces. Sometimes they just wear very bright colors as all pieces and to hell with what others think.
I'm working on getting the bravery up to donate pieces that I love so I can live! Your channel is helping me do that. I truly have a shopping addiction, and it isn't cute or a joke. My friends borrow for my closets on a weekly basis. I even have a sign in sign out sheet haha.
A sign out sheet? 👏
In Canada, style rules are very much dictated by generation and, because we're such a huge country with different climates, where you live. I aspire to look like I'm French, I have admired the French style for years now and buy books about it, but many women my age (Generation-X) are much more experimental than the French woman you describe. Almost 'loud' in comparison, but not as extreme as Americans. Also, we can be very casual here, the all-jogging/yoga/gym/sport outfit is worn in public, without any intention of doing those activities, because it is comfortable and is considered a genre of fashion in and of itself, not solely functional clothing. I am more formal than most, in the sense that I try to maintain a higher standard in public, but I'm unusual for my generation and the younger ones. But sometimes I "give-in'', too! Merci, Justine for being such a good influence on us! I think, from what I see, that you have a style that would take you anywhere and wouldn't look out of place. That's the French. No one spots a French tourist from a mile away in a crowd. What most people here agree on is that you should dress for yourself, not for others, but I don't entirely agree. I think you should consider others, we have to look at it, not you. Thankfully, styles have been more lady-like lately than they have been in the past, but the tight leggings worn as trousers and cleavage.... I can't believe they don't see it. As you can see, Justine, this video really resonated with me, thank you.... I'll stop now.
Yes. Leggings are becoming too normal out west. Leggings in a formal (banking, government, or law) office environment just look lazy when paired with just a t-shirt.
i don't like giving my exact country but most of these things are applicable to anywhere in eastern europe:
- the accent is always on sexy, some people take it over board and that's quite common too, but most people don't over-do it.
- we always find a feature considered stereotypically attractive in our body (ass, boobs, waist) and emphasize it as much as possible
- there are no color rules
- feminine is always desirable but not girly asian-esque feminine...more like grown up chic feminine.
- we like to have a couple of things on trend and emphasis is put on a good coat winter jacket
- we don't like to spend much on clothes so we get them for lower quality as long as th cut is nice we can skimp on quality
- summertime is always synonymous with dresses, just find your style of dress and wear it
- we're big on ballerinas and sandals here during late spring and summer (because it gets ridiculously hot), people have actual collection of ballet flat style shoes
- fake nails, manicured with gel or press ons are almost a must, if not at least a colored manicure
- no make-up rules in particular though most of us usually do foundation brows and mascara, also bronzer seems to be popular with a lot of people.
- we have no qualms wearing short shorts around the city
ma plictisesc you won the longest-comment award 😉 Very interesting, thanks for sharing!!
ma plictisesc one question: would you say that women don't show any cleavage at work? I noticed in Kiev that women can show legs & wear super-high heels but always wear buttoned-up shirts in business situations.
hmmm, interesting question. i guess i do'n't have that much experience in the business world to answer that properly but to my knowledge women chose to highlight one good trait or the other (classy ones i mean). so they were probably focused on legs more. though i guess not showing cleavage can be part of not distracting from business. the business gals i know around here love their tight and sharp outfits.
+ma plictisesc ok, thanks!
Justine Leconte officiel In Ukrainian culture legs are seen as a atractive but not intimate part of the body. Breasts on the other hand are seen both attractive AND intimate. Showing cleavage at work would be viewed as vulgar and overy-sexualized. Like sending a wrong mssg about who you are and why you are here (or how you plan to get ahead in business).
love how France women's ideas of beauty and fashion. keep it real and simple yet chic and elegant. thanks for sharing!
in India we are bright colourful crazy!if you like it wear it. there are no rules. just we go easy with cleavage ..and avoid that besides that no rules. man i would be stressed if i were born in france!
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Soooo envious!
In France these are not "rules" but just the way we do, we dont act like this on purpose I guess :p EXCEPT for the nails ahah only teenagers wear pop colors women do not NEVER
In India, we like colourful clothes and makeup, and prints. By French standards it might look loud. I think we like casual wear; formal clothes are really worn when you have to. People wear a lot of jewellery, hats is not a thing here though. Shorts, skirts and sleeveless tops are becoming common but we generally dress modestly.
Well I think darker skinned people can wear a lot of colours and jewlery and still look gorgeous. My friend is arabic and frequently wears a lot of colours and jewlery - and she rocks the look.
Also in India we wear prints on prints and a lot of jewellery, like all pieces Justine mentioned together. And yeah everyone rocks that look.
And in India no one is ever overdressed 😅
I can't wait for your timeless pieces video Justine
Hello from the Pacific NW of the US, just wanted to share that I used your dressing suggestions. I applied them this morning before heading out. Within one hour I received two compliments. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your experience in a way that makes me feel better not worse.
I am italian and live near Milan, which is undoubtedly the fashion industry capital, here you can see an overall obsession for designer clothes, brands and trends in general. I feel there is a precise distinction of taste and fashion sense between northern and southern italy. What you can see on the average italian, comparing to every woman worldwide, is that we tend to dress up instead of dressing down, we pay lots of attention to accessories and fit, love to pair colours in every season. White is seldomly used in winter, such as bright colours, we tend to prefer a good fit which enhances the body shape. The average italian woman also pays lots of attention to hair and make up, which are always on point.
i LOVE how italian women dress!
Even though I am more of a monochromatic color dresser, I do appreciate the newer look of mixing multiple patterns. It is a true art to be able to do so and still look classic and I have enjoyed doing so. Make sure you pay attention to scale. Large polka dot blouse with a smaller vertical stripe or abstract print. Treat it as you would texture. Some big and nubby with silks and/or cashmere. Love that!
I'm from the USA, years ago we used a stricter dress style. I don't know what has happened here! It's all gone to hell in a hand basket. I prefer to dress for the occasion.
Not PJ at the.market.
I totally agree..
I live in Washington State in The USA and I honestly think our fashion sense is not just lacking, but actually schizophrenic (no disrespect to schizophrenics btw) you'll see socks and sandals and shorts, almost formal jewelry and a Huge down jacket..all on one person. It's kind of awful. But it is a distinct style. It's all about visibly NOT caring what you look like. Then there's sort of standard city chic right inside Seattle for work, and many of our top tier executives wear so much stuff from REI to work (the anti-caring thing again) that a board meeting looks a bit like a mountain climbing expedition.
+Better Life Broadcasting 😁😁😁 I love mountain climbing. Would I like Seattle? 😉
You'd love it when it's not raining, which it does, a lot :)
+Better Life Broadcasting,
I agreed with some of your observations but your tone doesn't match how I feel about Pacific Northwest Style. I would like to paint the style in a less critical light.
I live here too, specifically in Seattle-- originally hailing from an Eastern European country.
I would say there is a LOT of rule breaking here, but not because people don't care. In reality, people in the Pacific NW spend A LOT of time caring. About music, history, environment, high-tech fabrics, Color, being well-informed, showing a humble rich-rich look, showing their ultimate beliefs about body autonomy, departure from mainstream fashion. Art. Quality. Travel experience and references. Education. God I could go on forever.
In Seattle, it has been common for me to find references to geology and first people's art work and ethical fashion in the boutiques.
Departing from Seattle and traveling to Bellevue and then North and South, will, of course, bring on their own fashion micro-climates that depend on the environment and economy but for the most part some rules still repeat.
A stylish Seattle-ite/PNW-er look, no matter the gender (and there are many presentations) will probably have a mix of new and second (or third!) generation clothes. Somewhere in the look will be a nod to the above points of reference.
For instance, black leather jacket a la' grunge music era.
This jacket might be paired with a bright and shiny new pair of sneakers with a dashing splash of color at the ankle in the form of crazy happy socks. Perhaps jeans, perhaps a flannel button up.
Often, for the makeup wearing folk, makeup is all forms of colors, all forms of textures. Hair--Sometimes deliciously perfectly coifed, sometimes a bedlam of high and confusing thoughts. Jewelry is often worn out of sentiment.
Backpacks, all-weather coats, sturdy chunky shoes are very commonly bought and worn out here. They are very practical when we need to carry items around from work, to the store and then home all while taking on the rain like it doesn't really exist.
AF - I don't think that they don't care, it's just super important never to LOOK as IF you cared. Because that's trying too hard. Also I love it here!
Sounds like Colorado! Bleh... Lol
Haha! I am the total opposite to some of these rules, mainly the more colours and patterns the better! But I LOVE french fashion on other people. Nothing makes me happier than being in France and seeing an old lady walking down the street with some extravagant glasses, perfectly tailored dress and jacket with stylish shoes, all matching with one accent colour! I just want to high five them! Yes ladies, work it!
I agree with all that you say. My mom grew up in Europe and would tell me all these rules in the 60s, 70s. These fashion guides make sense and makes the person look better. Some people that don’t know how to dress makes themselves look terrible