Top Ten French Wardrobe Essentials

Go here to find the list.  And then follow the links to the next ten items (which are mostly accessories that add to the outfits).   There was a story on another post, or blog (I don't remember), where  the writer remembers a vacation trip with a very poor exchange student au pair.  The young woman had a very spare wardrobe and wore the same pants and shirt each day of the 6 day trip.  And each day looked amazingly DIFFERENT.  Perhaps the link to "packing for a Paris vacation".

That is the essence of French style.  To be able to change the same blouse and pants into something new and different each time you wear the clothing.  Adding a scarf.  Changing the collar (up/ down), rolling the pant cuffs from trouser to capri, wearing a belt or a scarf as a belt, the blouse buttoned and tucked into the pants or open and over the pants with the scarf as a camisole.  I would bet the pants were a classic black pair and the shirt a very stylish white.  And if I have learned anything so far, the young woman packed more than one brightly patterned scarf.

Another interesting piece of information.  A French woman will look into her closet and think: I looked amazing in that skirt and sweater on Tuesday, and will wear it again in the same week.  And feel amazing again, but perhaps changing the jewelry or shoes.

I feel amazingly comfortable in my woodsy green cords, white LS tee and grey sweater.  Just like I did yesterday and the day before.  LOL  When I throw on a dark green down vest to go out shopping, along with the golden yellow scarf,  I have to say, I feel fashionable and good looking.  Who knew it could be this easy?

The temps today are close to 50 degrees.  Riley is reminding me that we need to take our walk.