I Let a French Girl Judge My Style—Here Are Her Tips
Scrolling through the Instagram feeds of French trendsetters like Jeanne Damas or Anne-Laure Mais, it's easy to see there's just something so effortless about the way they pull off Parisian style. As a native Californian (and current New Yorker), I feel a bit like an actress in costume when testing the waters of French-girl style. The outfits that look easy on a native feel contrived when worn by someone attempting to look the part.
Instead of simply trying to re-create the French look from head to toe, I figured I would turn to an expert to help me integrate the French aesthetic into my own style. So I reached out to Mélanie Viallon, chief creative officer at Les Lunes, to serve up some advice. Viallon lives in Paris but is constantly traveling to the U.S., meaning she's especially qualified to compare and contrast fashion trends.
Below, she evaluated five photos from my Instagram and relayed ways to incorporate a bit of Parisian flair into my look without totally abandoning my signature style. With any luck, her tiny tricks just might come in handy in your own quest for that je ne sais quoi we all aspire to achieve. Check out her tips, and then shop a few of our favorite French girl–inspired pieces now.
"This is a very French look. The picture could have easily been taken at Les Jardins du Luxembourg, although a real French girl would also be holding a recyclable cup of tea, possibly even taking a break from shopping at the local market. "The straight top tucked into the high-waisted pants feminizes the silhouette while keeping it simple and noticeable. Navy and white colours are also always a great choice for a classy French Riviera look.""This is the perfect, timeless outfit to wear while stopping to contemplate a beloved city. The '40s-style scarf is perfectly wrapped, and I love the retro spirit of your '60s sunglasses. My only comment is a French girl would have added an old sautoir necklace over her basic white tee.""Walking down a French street, you'll find the skirts here are a bit shorter. We would balance the candidness of the shorter bottom with a mustard shawl elegantly wrapped around the shoulders. The mules could stay the same, as they're very '80s and remind us of crazy years in fashion when so much was created.""Still in love with white high-waisted pants, as they're very French, especially here with a Vichy cropped top. I would have also loved to see a white triangle bra in lace under it and let the lingerie become the accessory of the look, the eye-catching question mark. Le Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is full of this kind of style and is the place to be during the summer, as it's like a private garden for all Parisians.""Love this look! The shades of blue denim give it an easygoing, French country–chic look that could work anywhere. Adding a citrine shawl would make it even more French."
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
