Comments on: What to Wear in France in the Summer http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/ HiP insider tips and insights on dining, shopping, culture, renting, and living in Paris, France & Italy from Erica Berman & her Haven in Paris - HiP Paris team. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:19:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Erin - HiP Paris http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-8567 Erin - HiP Paris Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:47:21 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-8567 Alessandra, we definitely agree that knowing your body and what looks best on it is critical. A gorgeous pair of shorts, like silk culottes for example, can certainly look chic on some. Alessandra, we definitely agree that knowing your body and what looks best on it is critical. A gorgeous pair of shorts, like silk culottes for example, can certainly look chic on some.

]]> By: Alessandra http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-8556 Alessandra Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:25:25 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-8556 I can't bring myself to agree with the 'shorts' as a 'no no' (except for the cargos on the men). Whatever happened to beautifully cut, silk cullottes? With a pair of italian leather sandals? Even in winter, add some black opaque tights underneath and a pair of ankle boots. As for denim shorts, there are plenty of sexy yet elegant styles to flatter every figure but unfortunatly sometimes you just choose the wrong kind. You see, the shorts are not the problem, it's your own lack of judgement. They are either too tight, too short, too 'american tourist' or you just can't pull off the fashion shorts you insist on buying. And by the way, having french blood (whatever that means) does not lend you inherent style by default, you either have it or you don't. And parisian style is a culture not heritage to lay claim too. Bisous I can’t bring myself to agree with the ‘shorts’ as a ‘no no’ (except for the cargos on the men). Whatever happened to beautifully cut, silk cullottes? With a pair of italian leather sandals? Even in winter, add some black opaque tights underneath and a pair of ankle boots. As for denim shorts, there are plenty of sexy yet elegant styles to flatter every figure but unfortunatly sometimes you just choose the wrong kind. You see, the shorts are not the problem, it’s your own lack of judgement. They are either too tight, too short, too ‘american tourist’ or you just can’t pull off the fashion shorts you insist on buying. And by the way, having french blood (whatever that means) does not lend you inherent style by default, you either have it or you don’t. And parisian style is a culture not heritage to lay claim too.

Bisous

]]> By: Arnie http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-6511 Arnie Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:23:36 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-6511 Love my manpris, though I didn't know they had that name. Got then while in Colmar this last summer at Blanc du Nil. should have bought more than one pair though. When are back this summer going to get more. Love my manpris, though I didn’t know they had that name. Got then while in Colmar this last summer at Blanc du Nil. should have bought more than one pair though. When are back this summer going to get more.

]]> By: Ayame http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-5950 Ayame Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:07:51 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-5950 I laughed so hard at the tube socks part. My French pure blood (as he always likes to remind everyone) boyfriend and I met where I live in Dallas, Texas. And let me tell you, he wears the most HIDEOUS tube socks and JORTS combination you will ever see. That is all him---Mr. Pure blood French! So despite his insistence... not all French people are fashionable! I laughed so hard at the tube socks part. My French pure blood (as he always likes to remind everyone) boyfriend and I met where I live in Dallas, Texas.

And let me tell you, he wears the most HIDEOUS tube socks and JORTS combination you will ever see. That is all him—Mr. Pure blood French!

So despite his insistence… not all French people are fashionable!

]]> By: Mum23 http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-5450 Mum23 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:38:51 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-5450 Well I guess I must have the style innately then:-), I have dressed the same as many of the pictures you have posted and the web have posted, pretty much all of my life, even as a teen wearing my dad's RL suit jacket as a dress with a belt. Scarves have been my staple since 3 and I've never been a fan of white sneakers always opting for colored, or converse hi-top....black is an awesome color, and red.... But I honestly think the key to French Chic is to not care what anyone thinks about how you are dressed, my friends could care less and so it is actually effortless....whereas if you go trying than you will of course never capture that fabulous French style. Well I guess I must have the style innately then:-), I have dressed the same as many of the pictures you have posted and the web have posted, pretty much all of my life, even as a teen wearing my dad’s RL suit jacket as a dress with a belt. Scarves have been my staple since 3 and I’ve never been a fan of white sneakers always opting for colored, or converse hi-top….black is an awesome color, and red….

But I honestly think the key to French Chic is to not care what anyone thinks about how you are dressed, my friends could care less and so it is actually effortless….whereas if you go trying than you will of course never capture that fabulous French style.

]]> By: Gary Brett http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-5213 Gary Brett Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:21:11 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-5213 Hi, love the blogsite but I have to say this article is absolute nonsense, I visit Paris each August for Paris Plage and have to say that 60% of people under 35 are wearing shorts, some with flip flops, some with trainers and yes your right, hideously some with sandals & socks. Perhaps its because of the Plage event I notice this, only other season I go is winter. Things are very different in the UK from North America, shorts are widely accepted and people don't want to be told what to wear on holiday and feel good to actually stand out from the crowd, not dress to blend in. Anyway just my opinion. Cheers Hi, love the blogsite but I have to say this article is absolute nonsense, I visit Paris each August for Paris Plage and have to say that 60% of people under 35 are wearing shorts, some with flip flops, some with trainers and yes your right, hideously some with sandals & socks.

Perhaps its because of the Plage event I notice this, only other season I go is winter. Things are very different in the UK from North America, shorts are widely accepted and people don’t want to be told what to wear on holiday and feel good to actually stand out from the crowd, not dress to blend in.

Anyway just my opinion.

Cheers

]]> By: mm http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-4891 mm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:13:34 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-4891 juicy couture sweats are absolutely dreadful, no matter where you are. Maybe that's just my opinion but they are not classy at all. juicy couture sweats are absolutely dreadful, no matter where you are. Maybe that’s just my opinion but they are not classy at all.

]]> By: Natalie http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-4616 Natalie Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:12:31 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-4616 This is definitely a huge help, my aunt is from France, and she told me the same things and I agree that Americans should apply these rules into their daily lives (except the manpris because that's just weird!). This is definitely a huge help, my aunt is from France, and she told me the same things and I agree that Americans should apply these rules into their daily lives (except the manpris because that’s just weird!).

]]> By: hopflower http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-2769 hopflower Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:20:43 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-2769 NO! I do not love flipflops and wish they had never been invented. NO! I do not love flipflops and wish they had never been invented.

]]> By: Candice http://hipparis.com/2009/08/26/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-1760 Candice Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:38:52 +0000 http://hipparis.com/?p=3579#comment-1760 This is so wonderful ! I live in Buenos Aires and all of these "rules"/"suggestions" apply here too. This is so perfectly spelled out ... I will copy it and just read it to anyone who asks, what should I pack ? Merci ~ This is so wonderful !
I live in Buenos Aires and all of these “rules”/”suggestions” apply here too.
This is so perfectly spelled out … I will copy it and just read it to anyone who asks, what should I pack ?
Merci ~

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