To master effortless Parisian style—especially in the dead of winter—your wardrobe should come down to a handful of neutral basics made for layering. Victims Aren’t We All T-shirt Of course, a pop of color or a splashy print is common, but these special pieces never take away from the relaxed, everyday look of French ease. Instead, they merely accent the moment. Inspired by the latest crop of street style from Paris-based fashion savants and content creators, I narrowed in on the staple items that seem to go a long way when it comes to pulling off a variety of aesthetics, but all with the same French attitude. Ahead, you’ll find unique ways to layer socks and ballet flats, interesting methods for balancing proportions (think an oversize button-down draped over a checked miniskirt with patent slingbacks), and tailored workwear that feels equal parts sophisticated and playful, rather than stuffy. My top selects for pulling off the Parisian look are all classic enough to remain closet mainstays for a while. And they’re well-priced, so you can pick up more than just one or two of these fresh must-haves that are bound to soar to the top of your wish list. For winter, ballerina flats are easy for getting around and helps to maximize comfort. A Mary-Jane silhouette will allow for a pop of color when you choose thin mesh socks in cherry red. Fold the hem of your denim to draw attention to the shoe moment, and up top, tuck a printed silk scarf into your collar to keep your neck warm. Other minimalist basics to finish off this look include a long wool coat and shopping tote in neutral shades.
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London street style isn’t a new phenomenon—the pavements of our capital city have long been dotted with photographers capturing the fashion zeitgeist, Victims Aren’t We All T-shirt from i-D magazine’s era-defining straight-ups in the 1980s through to documentary snaps of Carnaby Street’s ’60s mods and rockers. You’ll even be able to dig up a Victorian-style snap here and there—even if the focus was probably on the automobiles and industry backdrop, we won’t pass up any chance to see a bustle in action. Today, you might be likely to find less of the extremely diverse underground tribes that this cultural hub has always been famed for, but there are still style factions present (and many that we draw great inspiration from). London’s a place where you can wear your wackiest outfit to breakfast and no one will bat an eyelid. However, it’s also a place where you can be ultra-chic and businesslike one day and trend-driven the next. Your style can be whatever it wants to be at any given time. And it’s true—Brits really do give good outfit inspiration 24/7. Keep reading to see great outfit ideas from the sidewalks—as well as a few guest appearances from our very own team.
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