French fashion and style are permanently imprinted in the minds and memories of France, not only in the minds of Europeans. It is also an unmatched model for Americans. As with all generalizations, there are a lot of stereotypes in our thinking.
When we talk about French style and fashion, we are actually describing how French women like to dress the most and what they add to their style. And when asked what makes the French chic stand out, they will answer there is no such a thing at all!
French women love jewelry and like to collect it. They choose timeless accessories that complement each style.
Each of them has her own style, her favorite elements with which she connects, as well as some that she never takes off.
Borrowing jewelry from mom or grandma became a tradition. A favorite combination is retro with the latest fashion.
But French women won't make a revolution in the wardrobe to follow the fashion.
They carefully complete it with clothes and accessories that really go well with one another. And those are of great quality.
French chic is not a style, it is a sense passed down from generation to generation
Thanks to the fact that French women choose wardrobe items and jewelry in a thoughtful and systematic way, you just need to look at them a bit to discover what the phenomenon of French elegance is all about. Especially since before leaving, when looking in the mirror, they prefer to take something off rather than exaggerating with what they are wearing.
Imagine that we are sitting together in one of the popular cafes on Boulevard Saint-Germain and watch the ladies pass gracefully. Let's take a look at what jewelry they wear.
What jewelry does the world capital of fashion wear?
French women are known for the so-called "Make-up no make-up", i.e. minimal amount of makeup cosmetics: BB cream, black mascara, blush on the cheeks and lipstick. This suffices to emphasize the natural beauty.
That's why they can afford more when it comes to jewelry, and they do.
Parisians love delicate rings decorated with natural stones. They always put on several of them. Yet there are never too many of them.
Pendants are another unavoidable piece of jewelry. Delicate chains with pendants very often go along with colorful t-shirts.
Even a simple white blouse becomes chic when you put on a pendant with your favorite stone. French women are very eager to use this combination. You just have to remember that simple patterns are typical of the French style.
Paired with your favorite jeans, the shirt is an indispensable classic in a wardrobe.
Even though they are already wearing a chain and a few rings, a delicate bracelet on their wrist is still not too much. When I look at the whole, I cannot imagine that it could be missing. It is usually worn on a different hand than the rings.
Choosing many pieces of jewelry for style can be a lot of fun. The same outfit with other accessories will look completely different.
Changing the earrings can turn a casual outfit into an elegant one and vice versa!
Plant and flower motifs - classic French design
French design takes full advantage of nature. Therefore, in jewelry we find many references to plants.
Both in fashion and in everyday life, it is a very popular theme, not only in France. Plant motifs intertwine in interiors, clothes and everyday life all over Europe.
Gold jewelry and French chic
The French also , as much as silver, love gold accessories, especially those from the previously mentioned caskets of their grandmothers. The gold reflects light beautifully and illuminates the natural beauty.
Elegant French ladies care for quality of their clothes and jewelry. There is no place for cheap trinkets in their wardrobes and caskets. But they are also known to be wise in managing their appearance budget.
Vermeil jewelry is an interesting alternative to expensive gold. Vermeil is silver jewelry covered with min. 5 micron layer of 18 kt gold.
France has a very strict approach to jewelry. The gilding layer, i.e. keeping quality, is regularly checked. And 5 microns, although it is a minimum, is already a thick coating.
Gold-colored jewelry goes beautifully with natural stones.
It presents itself dreamlike with its half-brother amber.
It is delightful in combination with the blue of topaz.
It attracts the eye, blinking garnet red.
Our visit to the cafe on Boulevard Saint-Germain is coming to an end. We finish our last sip of coffee.
I don't know about you but I think French women look dreamlike!
Now you know how they do it, they emanate self-confidence and femininity, and at the same time they radiate lightness.
Above all, it is the ability to combine different elements in such a way that they look as if they should always appear together.
French women always know how to dress and choose jewelry to look good and feel good.
It shows. Chapeau bas Mesdames!
