By now you may be familiar with my fondness for all things Parisian, so much so that I’ve ending up splitting my time between London and Paris. Like most Francophiles, I’ve inherited a Parisian touch to my style, and recently I’ve clocked the smooth transition French women demonstrate with their outfit choices as we flow from summer to winter. Although the French uniform feels rich with summer classics like barely-there slip dresses, French women’s style in the winter is particularly clever. They’ve mastered the ability to effortlessly adapt their nonchalant style when the brazen temperatures hit by crafting a collection of fundamental pieces that are interchangeable and timeless.
As dreamy as it may be, Paris gets bitterly cold in the winter, so there’s an element of practicality when it comes to dressing for this season (not that it shows). Winter weather doesn’t stop stylishly clad Parisian women from dressing up in enviable ensembles though, and the typical Parisian wardrobe welcomes layers, chunky knits, extended hemlines, and neutral accessories.
There are many staple pieces that constitute a Parisian winter wardrobe, from a classic camel coat to chunky knitwear and column dresses. Perhaps the most notable element of Parisian style, however, is how women continue to re-wear their staple pieces, year-round, give or take a few thermal layers.
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