My husband has family in France. His cousin is an photographer for a small newspaper. While we were visiting she took us to a boat race that she was covering. We were watching from a high place, and she was all over the place, but we could spot her in the crowd, all in black, with her bright pink scarf. I was charmed, and started noticing all the Parisian women with scarves. Since then, I have dozens and find they are comfortable and make any outfit look complete.
Cashmere sweaters ✔️ Stripey tops✔️ Dark wash straight leg jeans✔️ Little Black Dress✔️ Trench coat✔️ Patterned scarves✔️ Yay! Full House, I'm definitely getting into the French chic style🎉
I'm a petite (158 cm.) and i bought one from Hobbs. they have the regular and the petite. Expensive though. I got it on sale for €220 (reduced from €300) a month ago, the petite Lisa trench. @@lits3212
I love your little black dress. I have always had the traditional beige trenchcoat but last year purchased the most intense jewel blue colour. I adore it!!! Not so versatile but I always am complimented when I wear it. lol it is almost the blue of the 'comment' button. I have always enjoyed scarves too. my problem is my love of blue! i would dress in blue every day and have every room painted blue. I guess it is my 'black' lol
I'm going to play along as you speak, Marie-Anne. Do I have... a wool sweater in a neutral color? Yes a stripes-on-white item? Yes a pair of jeans, preferably dark wash? Yes a simple and timeless LBD? Yes a classic trench coat? Yes an eye-catching scarf? Yes My score today: 6/6. I'm on a roll this week! You've been a great teacher, Ms. Lecoeur, and my closet is already showing what I've learned. Thank you!
@@songbirdforjesus2381 Are you in the United States, perchance? I'm 5'2" and size XXL, and found my petite, single breasted London Fog trench coat at Macy's. I just checked and it's still available--mid-thigh or mid-calf, several colors, and on sale! Mine is 3 years old and looks like new. It was a great buy, in my opinion. They also have what I call "beginner's" cashmere sweaters. They are soft and pretty, but not of the greatest quality. Mine developed tiny holes by the second season, even though I only handwashed them. They never saw a hanger, either, and I don't have moths. So, I'm now disappointed in those, but I truly loved them while they lasted! Good luck finding your new pieces!
I have always noticed that classic pieces look best on me. It’s time to build up basics so I have outfits to wear when situations arise. This way I don’t have to run out and find an appropriate outfit. This will make my life much easier.
I would be interested to see, a how to accessorize the little black dress. Perhaps using example of many different models wearing accessories that particularly suit their little black dress. So, mainly this would be an accessory themed video. But, maybe it's not that simple? As the accessories might be for the person more than the dress? Food for thought anyway.
I watch a section, hit pause, and immediately shop for the piece; then I watch the next section, pause, shop and so on and so on! It’s taking a while to get thru the video at this pace, but I’m loving it!! 😉
My mother is 100% French (from Troyes) and I have always admired her effortless style. I have always been so proud to be half french and almost have all of the items on the list. Need to get to online shopping! Merino or cashmere sweater- No Trenchcoat- only in black but I want a beige one. Thanks for the link! Striped top- Yes Carwash jeans - Yes Black dress - yes Scarves- yes Love your channel ❤!
Thanks again Anne-Marie. You have brightened up another day in solitary confinement in Sicily! I agree about scarves (wishing I could tie them with French nonchalance); I have built up a collection over the years and have great fun altering the mood of an outfit. But trench coats... I have tried, honest, but they are not me. At age 66, I feel much happier in a biker jacket (any colour other than black)!
I love this topic in your videos, Marie-Anne! Showing the essential basics that French women invest in helps me when I shop. And, your black dress is breath-taking! Stay well!
I love scarves so much - I have purchased them both new and from thrift shops for years. They are a great way to add color and whimsy to an outfit without the going overboard - it was a lesson I learned after spending far too much money on brightly colored/patterned clothing that drew my eye but were just far too much when I actually wore them...in all honesty, I did spend a lot of time walking around looking like an overstuffed sofa when I was younger...
Cashmere sweaters ✔️ Stripey tops✔️ Dark wash straight leg jeans✔️ Trench coat✔️ Patterned scarves✔️ I need a little black dress. No idea how to pick one tho. Does it have to be structured? can it be A shape? silky? lacy?
Hi Marie-Anne, I have no idea where scarves originated, but I remember from the mid 1960s some scarves that belonged to either my mother or my 2 older sisters. What I remember is there were maybe a half dozen in multiple colors/prints, very 1950s in style. Also, they were a small square shape. In the last 5-10 yrs I watched Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and noticed of course her iconic scarf. I imagine the ones my mother owned were from that era. I sure wish I had those today as an heirloom. I believe they were silk because they're probably weren't many synthetic fibers in those days. Anyway, it's fun to recall this. Thanks for another great video.
Merci Marie-Anne for this video. We can all benefit from the timeless classics you described as must haves in our wardrobe. Just this last winter I started wearing cashmere and merino wool sweaters for the first time. What a difference, so soft, so chic and so figure flattering. My trench coat has a removable inner lining that is perfect for colder weather or in warmer months remove the lining and voila, the trench is a perfect raincoat! Agree completely, scarves are a wonderful accessory, definitely adds color and interest.
I am 70 and have silver hair in a bob haircut. I don't look good in beige so I bought a burgundy trench coat and I love the color with my hair. It also goes with most of my wardrobe. I wear a lot of black but after watching this video I will be incorporating navy blue into my wardrobe. Thank you.
For years I have been wearing parka jackets during the summer, both for casual and when I go for a night out. I recently needed a yellow coat for an environmental campaign. For years I have purchased my clothes from charity shops and have always found what I wanted. I found the most amazing canary yellow trench coat in a charity shop. I have realized that this is far more flattering than parka jackets, which are straight up and down. The A line of the skirt part and the belt flatter my shape. My own personal style is Gothic. I tend not to go for black or basic colours. I go for green, purple and red. The most flattering styles for my shape is fitted tops and long, flared A line skirts. Years ago when I was a perfect size 10 I did used to wear jeans. I don't wear them now. When younger I did used to wear high heels. Some years ago I wore the shorter kitten heels an evening out. I now tend to wear flat shoes or ballet pumps during the day. For evening, in the winter I wear Victorian boots with a small heel. I also have two pairs of 1930's style shoes with a Louis heel. This gives me a small but comfortable heel. As they are chunky heels they are must more stable than a thinner heel. It is important to know your own style and choose pieces which are good quality and won't date.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjour Marie-Anne, thanks for your reply. I did used to spend quite a bit on clothes - not very expensive clothes. My top brand was Per Una, the Marks and Spencer alternative brand. Some years ago I needed to reduce my spending and discovered charity shops. To my amazement I found brand new clothes in my favorite brands, for a fraction of the price. The money spent went to a good cause, so this was a brilliant discovery. No need for feeling guilty about buying what you need and no need to worry about overspending. This continued when I was no longer in a position where I had to be careful and spend minimally.
Hmmm. Cashmere. I had always thought this a luxury item but you make some great points. I appreciate how you emphasized it is very warm but doesn't add "bulk". Your gray cashmere sweater looked beautiful, by the way!
I love scarves. I can only wear them in winter in Australia, much too hot in summer. My love of them started when I visited Paris in 1971 when I was 18 years old. I noticed how many of the ladies wore them and how chic they looked. They add the 'icing' to a simple outfit. I enjoy all your videos Marie-Anne. Thank you.
I love scarves! I easily have 35 or more. My one big splurge a few years ago in Paris, was buying an Hermes scarf. I also adore your striped sweaters. Definitely on my radar for this trip, this year, in the Fall. We Americans invented jeans of course. They are always a must have! Great video!
I do have each of these pieces, a tan,a black and a pink trench. I do love scarves. I have many. Never ripped jeans. this I don’t understand. I do wear dark wash. Perhaps today I am French Chic. I have merino wool and cashmere sweaters, they feel so nice.
Apart from the trench coat I have them all. Don't wear the stripey tee shirt so much though. I was thinking about French women and red lipstick. It looks very good but how do you keep it on? Also if you wear nail polish would it be red too?
I live in Australia and found a trench jacket a few years ago and it’s my go to jacket now, I love it. The area I live in doesn’t have cold winters (requiring long coats), although I have some long coats (including a trench of course) I’m lucky to wear them once in a season, so this trench jacket is so perfect and versatile. Love the list, I have all of them, but have decided to have a declutter and refocus my wardrobe to a more streamlined classic style. Thanks Marie-Anne for your insights and advice. Hahaha your lock down declutter livestream video has just started, must be fate 😁
I love my scarves. A whole drawer full of them. Even if I'm not wearing anything particularly inspiring, putting a scarf on elevates my 'mood'. Not sure that's the right word but you know what I mean. Thanks again for all your effort, enjoy your videos.
For decades, I have worn almost all neutral solids, almost all the time (mainly black, navy and grey), and so for me, scarves are so necessary! I love them and I buy far too many of them. Along with footwear, handbags, gloves and hats, they are the way I introduce a little bit of "excitement" into an otherwise very plain palette. Scarves and shoes, especially, are my favorite accessories.
Bonjour Marie-Anne! Today I just wanted to say thank you for smiling brightly at the end of each section instead of pausing. Your smile reminds me of my aunt who lives in Brussels. So much positive energy in your videos as well as wisdom. Stay well from Iran Btw since it's obligatory to wear scarves here I have a collection of over 50 cause we wear them every single day
@@MarieAnneLecoeur It sounds like a lot but I use weather changes as an excuse😂 because the temperatures vary from minus 20 Celsius in winter to almost 40 in Summer! I agree with your husband😊 keep smiling
Bonjour Marie-Anne, I always enjoy watching your videos. Although I live in a hot tropical climate, I still value my collection of cashmere sweaters in classic round neck, Vee neck and turtleneck. I do use them for when I travel to cooler climates like San Francisco or New York. However, I do wear my many cashmere cardigans quite often when I an in air conditioned stores or offices. Recently I bough t a nice Italian V neck pullover which I can wear over a small printed dress which gives the look of a sweater and skirt. As for your other items, yes it striped tops, skirts and scarves. I only have three jeans, black, dark blue and white. I always loved trench coats but no need for any here. I do have an ultra suede pale grey trench coat that I may use when traveling which goes well with my black merino wool dress. Everything I have is over 25 years old but in excellent condition. I wish I could wear them more often. Merci for this video.
I have all these pieces except a woolen sweater. I have so many beautiful scarves. In summer it's to warm to wear them except in evening. So I look forward to cooler weather to really enjoy them
I must be French at heart. I own all those items and except for the LBD, wear them frequently. I recently had to cut my scarf collection in half since I had so many I could never find the one I wanted to wear!
I love scarves! I can't wear jewellery very much because it brings on my eczema, so I go for scarves instead - pashmina scarves in winter, and I recently got several 'silk' (though one of them genuinely is silk!) scarves from my nan, all of them at least twenty years old and which I can hopefully wear through spring and on cooler days in summer, and into autumn.
Right I live in the tropics so: 1. Jeans - yes 2. Cashmere replaced by silk/Linen tops (do have cashmere for when I travel) 3. LBD - yes 4. Stripes - not my thing but I do have a cotton striped cami. Mostly have plain tops in my basic colours 5. No trench coat - obsolete in the tropics 6. Scarves yes but can be a bit hot - mostly use them as a shawl when I go out
Love everything you suggested ❤️. Love the French style. Just had my DNA done. And my father always said we were alittle French. Well, 20 per cent.. I was so happy 🗼💕 Cee Cee. Thank U.
I love scarves - they can be styled in so many different ways , on your handbag , your hat your hair , a pony tail- and elevate the overall look. You are absolutely right - it is that je ne sais quoi désinvolture which is the hallmark of French chic ! I am not " petite robe noire " though ! as I am tan and cinnamon; but definitely midi (or ankle length) jupe noire, grey, taupe or navy blue .And iof course a staunch fan of black, white, striped and polka dottted T-shirts.. 🔳💠♡⬛🔲💙🔹️🔳🟦🔳♥️☆
I have a beautiful scarf with spring colours which my daughters bought me last year. I wear it with my spring coat on my one trip out of the house every day - walking the dog or to the grocery store! It makes me feel pretty at this difficult time when nobody sees what I am wearing because we are all inside most of the time 😔. Merci Marie-Anne for your message - I want to pretend life is normal for a little while!!
Greetings Marie Anne. Agree and rely on all mentioned. I would add one basic black skirt as alternative to the dress for those of us who avoid one piece dresses. Stay well and thank you for the posting.
Check on all items except on la petite robe noire. Instead I have my black single breasted suit that I can use for formal or casual events, depending on how I wear it and what I add to the whole outfit. For sure France for me is the number one scarves country, because people wear them almost any time of the year (just like me). Have a divine weekend Marie-Anne!
Bonjour Marie-Anne, I love this video.... it reaffirmed that I have the classics. I love my cashmere, after having worked in Mongolia, I understood the value of cashmere. Now in China, I appreciate the high quality silk that is made here. Natural fabrics is the way to go!
Wonderful suggestions as always. I just said good night to my cashmere sweaters (for the summer season). I love stripes, I think they look good on almost everyone. My mother said every lady should have a good F&W (funerals and weddings) dress in their closet. I recently thrifted a nice classic trench coat, I need to have the sleeves altered and can't wait for fall to wear it. I wan't to wear scarves more!
I have everything but a trench coat. I do have a long black cotton coat that is intricately embroidered. I giggled a bit about the little black dress because I have 12 of them in various styles. The one you wore for the video is similar to one I wear to work and later change accessories and shoes to go the the Goth club. Seems that I'm the only American that wears scarves regularly (about 2-5 times a week). Positive comments about them are often from European guests or random Europeans I encounter in the street.
Bonjour Marie Anne, I like your video. I have all classic pieces except jeans. I don't like jeans. Perhaps I am of a few people, who prefer other trousers like cigarette trousers or just normal leg trousers. I like wool, cotton and linen. I am obsessed with scarves. I might buy one every month. Of course with bright colours. Earlier I was buying print and plain colour blouses. Now I buy only plain colour blouses to wear scarves. Lots of greeting, Ewa
belle vidéo, merci! Je peux dire que j'ai cinq pièces sur six dans ma garde-robe. Le trench me manque, mais je veux l'acheter le plus tôt possible. Ciao!
Bonjour Mary-Anne, I saw men in Paris wearing scarves! This was a great vid. I have all those peices except black dress. I lean toward navy but you brought to mind I can bring color to my face with a scarf as black completely washes me out.
Marie-Anne, I am so happy to see you. I can’t wait to wear my little black dress with a pretty scarf under my trench coat to go out and meet my friends. You give us great hope and I am so grateful. While we are in our homes, we can think about theses classic pieces. Love to you.
Hello Marie-Anne thank you for this info you always cheer us up love watching your videos i have all the items and scarves i think i overdo that in winter i have always enjoyed knitting something . I love bamboo so have added them to my collection and silk is so luxurious love my scarves . Thanks again for your hard work keeping us informed. Keep safe love Angela
I now understand why I love the pieces I love. I have so many of the pieces you have talked about. But I sometimes try things out of my comfort zone (trends) and I end up not wearing them because it is not my style.
j'aime les foulards, j'ai un chapeau rayé et un jean et quelques pulls/i love scarves, i have a striped hat and jeans and some sweaters- thank YOU MARIE-ANNE
Wonderful video and you touch on every item that I currently own . Hermes scarfs are my favorite. The dark denim looks more elegant and elongates your figure as well. Stripes are so sheek and can make a casual outfit look so beautiful. Soft cashmere sweaters are so flattering on everyone nude colors or bold. Thanks for this video dear. Be safe and healthy.😊
Scarves are well-worth the investment especially when carefully chosen in my own pallet. Nearly 40 years ago while teaching in Japan, I splurged a ridiculous amount of money on a Christian Dior scarf because it matched my color palette exactly. I have been extremely careful with that scarf and it has added so much to countless outfits! Over the years, I have been privileged to have been gifted a number of really beautiful silk scarves from Asian friends. My children have also purchased winter scarves for me as souvenirs from their travels, and I now have quite a collection, including a variety That are hand knit for winter coats. You’re absolutely right that a scarf adds just the right amount of flair to an otherwise simple and classic outfit or jacket. And cashmere! Ooh la la! I love it! If it is too pricey, look for like new pieces off season on eBay!
Cashmere sweater, yes, but I don't like it, I bought a size too big so it's relegated to dog walking and a new one is on my list for this year. Stripes don't suit me, although I'm thinking of trying to find a very narrow stripe - I had a striped t-shirt years ago which was a very narrow stripe and it looked ok. Boot cut jeans for me - I think they balance me out better than straight leg. Little navy dress - I have one for winter, and it's on my list for summer. I think I'll go for a charcoal grey one too. Yes, I have a trench coat and I have a couple of silk scarves which I love. Still some work to do for me then!!
Got them all! My last acquisition was a red trenchcoat with navy and white striped satin lining inside the hood. I think I have an obsession with trenchcoats, I now have three! The other two are beige. I don't wear my little black dress much as it's lacy with short sleeves - it only comes out in summer. I love plain and stripey round neck jumpers (mine are mostly M&S's best!) and I'm a firm believer in wearing a scarf to ward off sore throats and hoarseness, which I tend to get because of my job as a teacher. Not only are they practical but they also lend interest to my otherwise neutral, unpatterned outfits. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I miss the little black dress because i want to invest in the perfect one for my body shape, height and of course the fabric. Have the bootcut jeans, darkened ones. I have my dream coat waiting for me, i know exactly which one i will buy. And the scarf, oh my! I have one , need more. But i knew right from the beginning, when i read the title of the video: the scarf! There must be the scarf! I've never been to France, but i did study the language (romanian woman here). I had planned a trip to south of France this summer. I hope i will be able to come under this crisis, hope they open the boarders. I live in Denmark and these pieces are fit to our weather also. So is a bonus.
Marie-Anne, Bonjour!! I will wear my new greige top with white Levi’s, gold chunky chain, cream high heeled sandals, glazed rattan shoulder bag with blue & white scarf to start. Have a fun weekend!!💕🥂
Bonjour Marie-Anne! My score isn’t so good on the basics but I really could do with a little black dress. I never seem to find one when I look for one. You look fabulous in yours. I don’t have a trench but I’d love to buy one. I rarely wear jeans these days because I don’t find them comfortable. I have one pair in dark denim at the moment. Scarves are great accessories to give an outfit some personality. Most people in Australia would only really wear them in winter but I have some smaller ones I like to wear even in summer in my hair when I have a ponytail. Just something I’ve always done, not always but depending on what I’m wearing.
I recently purchased some stripey items based on your recommendation. I purchased a tank top and a few tee shirts because of the warm climate here in Florida. I'm very happy with the looks I can create using my existing pieces.
A little black dress is like a blank Canvas. You can dress it up & dress it down? And I only have 8 Mariners😍 Navy & white stripe and also in black & white.
Cashmere sweater ✔️ (dark plum, not neutral, but almost!) Striped top ✔️ (I have several!) Dark wash jeans ✔️ (mine are skinny, because that's how my husband likes them 😉) Little black dress ✔️ (just got a new one! I had worn my last one to tatters) Trench coat ✔️ (mine is red, and honestly matches almost everything!) Scarf ✔️ (I have a small collection)
Thanks so much Marie Anne I love scarves 🙂 Your videos have been such an inspiration. Here in NYC we are working from home I will be cleaning out my closets soon and will be enrolling in some of your courses too . Have a lovely weekend 😍😍
I loved my little back dress but unfortunately it became to little🤣 l have just bought a woollen Vneck dress and are looking for a bright scarf. I always and was know for wearing silk scarves, when l retired l stopped wearing then and gave then away. I am now trying to restock them!
Lovely. 1st time on your channel! Magnifique👍 I always have stripes ❤as well as all of these classics. Scarves are my favorite accessory...when I was in Paris, I bought one from a street vendor. Someone commented on it and she turned out to be an Amercan living part time in Paris! I loved my visit and even stayed in an apartment a few blocks from the Seine. Will continue to follow your channel! Merci !
I wear silk scarves a lot, except for in the very hottest weather, and I have a huge collection, about 30+. The colors and patterns are so beautiful, and I love wearing silk as much as possible. That said, it is very rare to see other women wearing them here (San Francisco area).
I always look forward to your videos. I do have the dark-wash jeans in my wardrobe, now I just need the little black dress. I can't wait until I can shop again for spring-summer wardrobe items. I do have a couple of stripe-knit dresses and they'll be fine while the weather is on the cooler side. Would you recommend a summery black dress? How about shoes for spring-summer? I think I would favor a strappy sandal that I could wear with everything. Thanks for the great tips.
Marie-Anne, The way you speak of scarves reminds me of the fashion during the Victorian Era in the USA. Regular street clothing was very simple(even bland) yet, underneath their clothing you might find very colorful and elaborately designed stockings/socks they, most likely, knit themselves. During that same time houses were decorated with elaborate trim and painted wild colors. Thank you for the classic wardrobe foundation of the French chic! 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Bonjour Marie-anne, thank you for a lovely video. I love the idea of have just a small amount of quality pieces and being creative with the accessories. Sometimes to much choice works against us. Carla x
Thanks so much for another excellent video Marie-Anne! I was just wondering if you would do a video for someone who is at that inbetween age? I'm 37 next month and get a bit stuck about what styles I can still wear. Sometimes I think I'm too old for certain things but too young for others. Anyway just thought I would throw the idea out there. Much love from the UK xx ❤
Trench Coats don't seem to be in fashion where I live but I do have all the other pieces you mentioned. I am having trouble buying a pair of nude court shoes in a lower heel. I had to return a pair I bought as they were too uncomfortable. Stay well & thank you for another enjoyable video.
Hi Again Marie-Anne. I only buy wool sweaters because acrylic contributes heavily to microfibre pollution in the water. I love cashmere too: I have several old (second hand ) ones that I like wearing around the house to feel fabulous. The black dress: black kills my complexion and makes me die a little inside every time I wear it , so while I love dresses, I don't have one as it doesn't make me happy. On the verge of buying a trench, but unsure about double or single breasted.
Hi marie anne, i love this topic. I have all this items , exept the trench coat. I have one brown but i dont like it. Thanks to your advice, i bought a saint james stripes shirt in navy n beige and i love it.I remember , the first time that i went to paris in 2011, i bought a silk scarf in Lafayette Galleries n i love it. Everytime that i go to France , i always like to buy a classic piece or your excellent perfumes. I love your videos content , full of classy topics.Greetings from NY.💝
I love all of your classical pieces. I cannot even imagine a life without a trench coat. Anyway great choices and yes I have all of the six pieces. One exception, my little black dress is a navy dress as black aged me.
I have most of the items in your list Marie-Anne, although the trench needs upgrading. I don't have a little black dress as black looks dreadful near my face - I'm 70 with red-brown hair and light brown eyes. Should I go for a little bronze dress or light navy? Dark colours near my face look terrible.
My husband has family in France. His cousin is an photographer for a small newspaper. While we were visiting she took us to a boat race that she was covering. We were watching from a high place, and she was all over the place, but we could spot her in the crowd, all in black, with her bright pink scarf. I was charmed, and started noticing all the Parisian women with scarves. Since then, I have dozens and find they are comfortable and make any outfit look complete.
Cashmere sweaters ✔️
Stripey tops✔️
Dark wash straight leg jeans✔️
Little Black Dress✔️
Trench coat✔️
Patterned scarves✔️
Yay! Full House, I'm definitely getting into the French chic style🎉
Finding a quality trench coat for petite has been virtually impossible for me. Still looking. The rest- check!
6/6.
@@lits3212 I’m 5’ tall and recently bought a Burberry Chelsea in a size 4 US. It fits perfectly 👍
I'm a petite (158 cm.) and i bought one from Hobbs. they have the regular and the petite. Expensive though. I got it on sale for €220 (reduced from €300) a month ago, the petite Lisa trench. @@lits3212
I love your little black dress. I have always had the traditional beige trenchcoat but last year purchased the most intense jewel blue colour. I adore it!!! Not so versatile but I always am complimented when I wear it. lol it is almost the blue of the 'comment' button. I have always enjoyed scarves too. my problem is my love of blue! i would dress in blue every day and have every room painted blue. I guess it is my 'black' lol
I'm going to play along as you speak, Marie-Anne. Do I have...
a wool sweater in a neutral color? Yes
a stripes-on-white item? Yes
a pair of jeans, preferably dark wash? Yes
a simple and timeless LBD? Yes
a classic trench coat? Yes
an eye-catching scarf? Yes
My score today: 6/6. I'm on a roll this week! You've been a great teacher, Ms. Lecoeur, and my closet is already showing what I've learned. Thank you!
I'm missing a trench. This 4'11" plump lady will look for a single breasted one for short women. Cashmere I am dying for.
@@songbirdforjesus2381 Are you in the United States, perchance? I'm 5'2" and size XXL, and found my petite, single breasted London Fog trench coat at Macy's. I just checked and it's still available--mid-thigh or mid-calf, several colors, and on sale! Mine is 3 years old and looks like new. It was a great buy, in my opinion.
They also have what I call "beginner's" cashmere sweaters. They are soft and pretty, but not of the greatest quality. Mine developed tiny holes by the second season, even though I only handwashed them. They never saw a hanger, either, and I don't have moths. So, I'm now disappointed in those, but I truly loved them while they lasted! Good luck finding your new pieces!
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I found some nice cashmere sweaters at Marshall's.
I have always noticed that classic pieces look best on me. It’s time to build up basics so I have outfits to wear when situations arise. This way I don’t have to run out and find an appropriate outfit. This will make my life much easier.
I have all these pieces, so I guess I am spot on fashionable. Your videos are so fun to watch.
I would be interested to see, a how to accessorize the little black dress. Perhaps using example of many different models wearing accessories that particularly suit their little black dress. So, mainly this would be an accessory themed video. But, maybe it's not that simple? As the accessories might be for the person more than the dress? Food for thought anyway.
I watch a section, hit pause, and immediately shop for the piece; then I watch the next section, pause, shop and so on and so on! It’s taking a while to get thru the video at this pace, but I’m loving it!! 😉
My mother is 100% French (from Troyes) and I have always admired her effortless style. I have always been so proud to be half french and almost have all of the items on the list. Need to get to online shopping!
Merino or cashmere sweater- No
Trenchcoat- only in black but I want a beige one. Thanks for the link!
Striped top- Yes
Carwash jeans - Yes
Black dress - yes
Scarves- yes
Love your channel ❤!
Thanks again Anne-Marie. You have brightened up another day in solitary confinement in Sicily! I agree about scarves (wishing I could tie them with French nonchalance); I have built up a collection over the years and have great fun altering the mood of an outfit. But trench coats... I have tried, honest, but they are not me. At age 66, I feel much happier in a biker jacket (any colour other than black)!
PS so sorry I got your name back to front 😖
I love this topic in your videos, Marie-Anne! Showing the essential basics that French women invest in helps me when I shop. And, your black dress is breath-taking! Stay well!
Whew - I have all of the items, and an enormous collection of scarves, which I love to wear every day.
I love scarves so much - I have purchased them both new and from thrift shops for years. They are a great way to add color and whimsy to an outfit without the going overboard - it was a lesson I learned after spending far too much money on brightly colored/patterned clothing that drew my eye but were just far too much when I actually wore them...in all honesty, I did spend a lot of time walking around looking like an overstuffed sofa when I was younger...
Cashmere sweaters ✔️
Stripey tops✔️
Dark wash straight leg jeans✔️
Trench coat✔️
Patterned scarves✔️
I need a little black dress. No idea how to pick one tho. Does it have to be structured? can it be A shape? silky? lacy?
Your clothes-room is so beautiful. And I love seasonal decorations with plants.
I think France must be the nation with most scarves 😄 I live in the UK in the SW & not many ladies wear them here but hey I'll start a new trend 😍
Hi Marie-Anne, I have no idea where scarves originated, but I remember from the mid 1960s some scarves that belonged to either my mother or my 2 older sisters. What I remember is there were maybe a half dozen in multiple colors/prints, very 1950s in style. Also, they were a small square shape. In the last 5-10 yrs I watched Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and noticed of course her iconic scarf. I imagine the ones my mother owned were from that era. I sure wish I had those today as an heirloom. I believe they were silk because they're probably weren't many synthetic fibers in those days. Anyway, it's fun to recall this. Thanks for another great video.
Merci Marie-Anne for this video. We can all benefit from the timeless classics you described as must haves in our wardrobe. Just this last winter I started wearing cashmere and merino wool sweaters for the first time. What a difference, so soft, so chic and so figure flattering. My trench coat has a removable inner lining that is perfect for colder weather or in warmer months remove the lining and voila, the trench is a perfect raincoat! Agree completely, scarves are a wonderful accessory, definitely adds color and interest.
Bonjour Marie Anne, great video, please do more. Helpful to know what essential items to have in a french chic wardrobe. Merci 😘🌹👏
@@MarieAnneLecoeur 😊🤗😘🌹Merci
I am 70 and have silver hair in a bob haircut. I don't look good in beige so I bought a burgundy trench coat and I love the color with my hair. It also goes with most of my wardrobe. I wear a lot of black but after watching this video I will be incorporating navy blue into my wardrobe. Thank you.
I have a drawer full of cashmere sweaters. They are something I can't get enough of.
each of the items you mention I have in my wardrobe Marie Anne
Lovely! Chic!
I like the jeans you're wear g with the gray cashmere sweater.
I have all of the pieces and wear them often.
For years I have been wearing parka jackets during the summer, both for casual and when I go for a night out. I recently needed a yellow coat for an environmental campaign. For years I have purchased my clothes from charity shops and have always found what I wanted. I found the most amazing canary yellow trench coat in a charity shop. I have realized that this is far more flattering than parka jackets, which are straight up and down. The A line of the skirt part and the belt flatter my shape. My own personal style is Gothic. I tend not to go for black or basic colours. I go for green, purple and red. The most flattering styles for my shape is fitted tops and long, flared A line skirts. Years ago when I was a perfect size 10 I did used to wear jeans. I don't wear them now. When younger I did used to wear high heels. Some years ago I wore the shorter kitten heels an evening out. I now tend to wear flat shoes or ballet pumps during the day. For evening, in the winter I wear Victorian boots with a small heel. I also have two pairs of 1930's style shoes with a Louis heel. This gives me a small but comfortable heel. As they are chunky heels they are must more stable than a thinner heel. It is important to know your own style and choose pieces which are good quality and won't date.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjour Marie-Anne, thanks for your reply. I did used to spend quite a bit on clothes - not very expensive clothes. My top brand was Per Una, the Marks and Spencer alternative brand. Some years ago I needed to reduce my spending and discovered charity shops. To my amazement I found brand new clothes in my favorite brands, for a fraction of the price. The money spent went to a good cause, so this was a brilliant discovery. No need for feeling guilty about buying what you need and no need to worry about overspending. This continued when I was no longer in a position where I had to be careful and spend minimally.
Loooove the scarf concept! I need to learn to tie mine in different ways
I have a whole playlist on how to tie scarves on my channel page Nina 😃
I do have all these things!! So glad I’m on the right track!
Hmmm. Cashmere. I had always thought this a luxury item but you make some great points. I appreciate how you emphasized it is very warm but doesn't add "bulk". Your gray cashmere sweater looked beautiful, by the way!
I've got all six, thanks to a good teacher. I do love my scarves. It's amazing how they complete an outfit.
I love scarves. I can only wear them in winter in Australia, much too hot in summer. My love of them started when I visited Paris in 1971 when I was 18 years old. I noticed how many of the ladies wore them and how chic they looked. They add the 'icing' to a simple outfit. I enjoy all your videos Marie-Anne. Thank you.
I love scarves! I easily have 35 or more. My one big splurge a few years ago in Paris, was buying an Hermes scarf. I also adore your striped sweaters. Definitely on my radar for this trip, this year, in the Fall. We Americans invented jeans of course. They are always a must have! Great video!
I do have each of these pieces, a tan,a black and a pink trench. I do love scarves. I have many. Never ripped jeans. this I don’t understand. I do wear dark wash. Perhaps today I am French Chic. I have merino wool and cashmere sweaters, they feel so nice.
Apart from the trench coat I have them all. Don't wear the stripey tee shirt so much though.
I was thinking about French women and red lipstick. It looks very good but how do you keep it on? Also if you wear nail polish would it be red too?
I need to up my scarf wearing. Thank you for these charming suggestions. I think I must be a little French!🇫🇷
I live in Australia and found a trench jacket a few years ago and it’s my go to jacket now, I love it. The area I live in doesn’t have cold winters (requiring long coats), although I have some long coats (including a trench of course) I’m lucky to wear them once in a season, so this trench jacket is so perfect and versatile. Love the list, I have all of them, but have decided to have a declutter and refocus my wardrobe to a more streamlined classic style. Thanks Marie-Anne for your insights and advice. Hahaha your lock down declutter livestream video has just started, must be fate 😁
I love my scarves. A whole drawer full of them. Even if I'm not wearing anything particularly inspiring, putting a scarf on elevates my 'mood'. Not sure that's the right word but you know what I mean. Thanks again for all your effort, enjoy your videos.
Yes I have a green cashmere jersey for this winter. It is my first classic piece for a while.
For decades, I have worn almost all neutral solids, almost all the time (mainly black, navy and grey), and so for me, scarves are so necessary! I love them and I buy far too many of them. Along with footwear, handbags, gloves and hats, they are the way I introduce a little bit of "excitement" into an otherwise very plain palette. Scarves and shoes, especially, are my favorite accessories.
We can't go wrong with accessories. Accessorize the positives.
Bonjour Marie-Anne! Today I just wanted to say thank you for smiling brightly at the end of each section instead of pausing. Your smile reminds me of my aunt who lives in Brussels.
So much positive energy in your videos as well as wisdom. Stay well from Iran
Btw since it's obligatory to wear scarves here I have a collection of over 50 cause we wear them every single day
@@MarieAnneLecoeur It sounds like a lot but I use weather changes as an excuse😂 because the temperatures vary from minus 20 Celsius in winter to almost 40 in Summer!
I agree with your husband😊 keep smiling
@@farnazfer4888 Let's hope for better times ahead, stay safe and well.
@@peaceonearth8693 thank you so much. Stay safe and take care
I like this list and I'm happy that I have these items.
Bonjour Marie-Anne, I always enjoy watching your videos. Although I live in a hot tropical climate, I still value my collection of cashmere sweaters in classic round neck, Vee neck and turtleneck. I do use them for when I travel to cooler climates like San Francisco or New York. However, I do wear my many cashmere cardigans quite often when I an in air conditioned stores or offices. Recently I bough t a nice Italian V neck pullover which I can wear over a small printed dress which gives the look of a sweater and skirt. As for your other items, yes it striped tops, skirts and scarves. I only have three jeans, black, dark blue and white. I always loved trench coats but no need for any here. I do have an ultra suede pale grey trench coat that I may use when traveling which goes well with my black merino wool dress. Everything I have is over 25 years old but in excellent condition. I wish I could wear them more often. Merci for this video.
I have all these pieces except a woolen sweater. I have so many beautiful scarves. In summer it's to warm to wear them except in evening. So I look forward to cooler weather to really enjoy them
I must be French at heart. I own all those items and except for the LBD, wear them frequently. I recently had to cut my scarf collection in half since I had so many I could never find the one I wanted to wear!
I love scarves! I can't wear jewellery very much because it brings on my eczema, so I go for scarves instead - pashmina scarves in winter, and I recently got several 'silk' (though one of them genuinely is silk!) scarves from my nan, all of them at least twenty years old and which I can hopefully wear through spring and on cooler days in summer, and into autumn.
Pure gold is pretty skin friendly, yes?
Right I live in the tropics so:
1. Jeans - yes
2. Cashmere replaced by silk/Linen tops (do have cashmere for when I travel)
3. LBD - yes
4. Stripes - not my thing but I do have a cotton striped cami. Mostly have plain tops in my basic colours
5. No trench coat - obsolete in the tropics
6. Scarves yes but can be a bit hot - mostly use them as a shawl when I go out
Love everything you suggested ❤️. Love the French style. Just had my DNA done. And my father always said we were alittle French. Well, 20 per cent.. I was so happy 🗼💕 Cee Cee. Thank U.
I love scarves - they can be styled in so many different ways , on your handbag , your hat your hair , a pony tail- and elevate the overall look. You are absolutely right - it is that je ne sais quoi désinvolture which is the hallmark of French chic ! I am not " petite robe noire " though ! as I am tan and cinnamon; but definitely midi (or ankle length) jupe noire, grey, taupe or navy blue .And iof course a staunch fan of black, white, striped and polka dottted T-shirts.. 🔳💠♡⬛🔲💙🔹️🔳🟦🔳♥️☆
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I do enjoy wearing these pieces. Thankyou for your videos. They go along with my minimalist style.
Yes I have a lot of scarves. I am wearing them all of the time they look good and I get lots of compliment thank for helping me to do the this.
I have a beautiful scarf with spring colours which my daughters bought me last year. I wear it with my spring coat on my one trip out of the house every day - walking the dog or to the grocery store! It makes me feel pretty at this difficult time when nobody sees what I am wearing because we are all inside most of the time 😔. Merci Marie-Anne for your message - I want to pretend life is normal for a little while!!
Greetings Marie Anne. Agree and rely on all mentioned. I would add one basic black skirt as alternative to the dress for those of us who avoid one piece dresses. Stay well and thank you for the posting.
Check on all items except on la petite robe noire. Instead I have my black single breasted suit that I can use for formal or casual events, depending on how I wear it and what I add to the whole outfit.
For sure France for me is the number one scarves country, because people wear them almost any time of the year (just like me).
Have a divine weekend Marie-Anne!
Bonjour Marie-Anne, I love this video.... it reaffirmed that I have the classics. I love my cashmere, after having worked in Mongolia, I understood the value of cashmere. Now in China, I appreciate the high quality silk that is made here. Natural fabrics is the way to go!
Wonderful suggestions as always. I just said good night to my cashmere sweaters (for the summer season). I love stripes, I think they look good on almost everyone. My mother said every lady should have a good F&W (funerals and weddings) dress in their closet. I recently thrifted a nice classic trench coat, I need to have the sleeves altered and can't wait for fall to wear it. I wan't to wear scarves more!
Sadly the charity shops here are closed now. Nowhere to take your excess items or find a bargain.
That black dress is stunning. You look great in it!!
I have everything but a trench coat. I do have a long black cotton coat that is intricately embroidered. I giggled a bit about the little black dress because I have 12 of them in various styles. The one you wore for the video is similar to one I wear to work and later change accessories and shoes to go the the Goth club. Seems that I'm the only American that wears scarves regularly (about 2-5 times a week). Positive comments about them are often from European guests or random Europeans I encounter in the street.
Bonjour Marie Anne,
I like your video. I have all classic pieces except jeans. I don't like jeans. Perhaps I am of a few people, who prefer other trousers like cigarette trousers or just normal leg trousers. I like wool, cotton and linen. I am obsessed with scarves. I might buy one every month. Of course with bright colours. Earlier I was buying print and plain colour blouses. Now I buy only plain colour blouses to wear scarves. Lots of greeting, Ewa
belle vidéo, merci! Je peux dire que j'ai cinq pièces sur six dans ma garde-robe. Le trench me manque, mais je veux l'acheter le plus tôt possible. Ciao!
Bonjour Mary-Anne, I saw men in Paris wearing scarves! This was a great vid. I have all those peices except black dress. I lean toward navy but you brought to mind I can bring color to my face with a scarf as black completely washes me out.
Marie-Anne, I am so happy to see you. I can’t wait to wear my little black dress with a pretty scarf under my trench coat to go out and meet my friends. You give us great hope and I am so grateful. While we are in our homes, we can think about theses classic pieces. Love to you.
Yes, I agree. It cheers me up to listen to Marie-Anne. Everything is a bit depressing with this virus about.
Hello Marie-Anne thank you for this info you always cheer us up love watching your videos i have all the items and scarves i think i overdo that in winter i have always enjoyed knitting something . I love bamboo so have added them to my collection and silk is so luxurious love my scarves . Thanks again for your hard work keeping us informed. Keep safe love Angela
I now understand why I love the pieces I love. I have so many of the pieces you have talked about. But I sometimes try things out of my comfort zone (trends) and I end up not wearing them because it is not my style.
Hello Marie-Anne, I have all those items, except the LBD. I love the stripes (mariniers??) and the scarves, most of all. 😊🌹👏
j'aime les foulards, j'ai un chapeau rayé et un jean et quelques pulls/i love scarves, i have a striped hat and jeans and some sweaters- thank YOU MARIE-ANNE
Hooray! I have all six!
But my trench coat is burgundy. Beige washes me out and black is too strong. And my little black dress is navy.
Wonderful video and you touch on every item that I currently own . Hermes scarfs are my favorite. The dark denim looks more elegant and elongates your figure as well. Stripes are so sheek and can make a casual outfit look so beautiful. Soft cashmere sweaters are so flattering on everyone nude colors or bold. Thanks for this video dear. Be safe and healthy.😊
Simple but classic and quality pieces. Love it!
Marie-Anne, I love cashmere sweaters, stripe tops, dark jeans, Gray jeans are a must, so please try.
Scarves are well-worth the investment especially when carefully chosen in my own pallet. Nearly 40 years ago while teaching in Japan, I splurged a ridiculous amount of money on a Christian Dior scarf because it matched my color palette exactly. I have been extremely careful with that scarf and it has added so much to countless outfits! Over the years, I have been privileged to have been gifted a number of really beautiful silk scarves from Asian friends. My children have also purchased winter scarves for me as souvenirs from their travels, and I now have quite a collection, including a variety That are hand knit for winter coats. You’re absolutely right that a scarf adds just the right amount of flair to an otherwise simple and classic outfit or jacket. And cashmere! Ooh la la! I love it! If it is too pricey, look for like new pieces off season on eBay!
Do French women wear knee/thigh high boots? If so how would they style it? Your videos are my absolute favorite! Thank you for the quality content!❤️
😍... Thank You❣
Cashmere sweater, yes, but I don't like it, I bought a size too big so it's relegated to dog walking and a new one is on my list for this year. Stripes don't suit me, although I'm thinking of trying to find a very narrow stripe - I had a striped t-shirt years ago which was a very narrow stripe and it looked ok. Boot cut jeans for me - I think they balance me out better than straight leg. Little navy dress - I have one for winter, and it's on my list for summer. I think I'll go for a charcoal grey one too. Yes, I have a trench coat and I have a couple of silk scarves which I love. Still some work to do for me then!!
Got them all! My last acquisition was a red trenchcoat with navy and white striped satin lining inside the hood. I think I have an obsession with trenchcoats, I now have three! The other two are beige. I don't wear my little black dress much as it's lacy with short sleeves - it only comes out in summer. I love plain and stripey round neck jumpers (mine are mostly M&S's best!) and I'm a firm believer in wearing a scarf to ward off sore throats and hoarseness, which I tend to get because of my job as a teacher. Not only are they practical but they also lend interest to my otherwise neutral, unpatterned outfits.
Thank you for your wonderful videos.
I miss the little black dress because i want to invest in the perfect one for my body shape, height and of course the fabric.
Have the bootcut jeans, darkened ones. I have my dream coat waiting for me, i know exactly which one i will buy.
And the scarf, oh my! I have one , need more. But i knew right from the beginning, when i read the title of the video: the scarf! There must be the scarf!
I've never been to France, but i did study the language (romanian woman here). I had planned a trip to south of France this summer. I hope i will be able to come under this crisis, hope they open the boarders.
I live in Denmark and these pieces are fit to our weather also. So is a bonus.
Marie-Anne, Bonjour!! I will wear my new greige top with white Levi’s, gold chunky chain, cream high heeled sandals, glazed rattan shoulder bag with blue & white scarf to start. Have a fun weekend!!💕🥂
Wooooohooooo!!!! Can’t wait!💕
Bonjour Marie-Anne!
My score isn’t so good on the basics but I really could do with a little black dress. I never seem to find one when I look for one. You look fabulous in yours. I don’t have a trench but I’d love to buy one. I rarely wear jeans these days because I don’t find them comfortable. I have one pair in dark denim at the moment.
Scarves are great accessories to give an outfit some personality. Most people in Australia would only really wear them in winter but I have some smaller ones I like to wear even in summer in my hair when I have a ponytail. Just something I’ve always done, not always but depending on what I’m wearing.
I recently purchased some stripey items based on your recommendation. I purchased a tank top and a few tee shirts because of the warm climate here in Florida. I'm very happy with the looks I can create using my existing pieces.
A little black dress is like a blank Canvas. You can dress it up & dress it down? And I only have 8 Mariners😍 Navy & white stripe and also in black & white.
Cashmere sweater ✔️ (dark plum, not neutral, but almost!)
Striped top ✔️ (I have several!)
Dark wash jeans ✔️ (mine are skinny, because that's how my husband likes them 😉)
Little black dress ✔️ (just got a new one! I had worn my last one to tatters)
Trench coat ✔️ (mine is red, and honestly matches almost everything!)
Scarf ✔️ (I have a small collection)
Ah never mind. I see you linked everything already in the description. Thanks.
I would be interested in your evening gown suggestions.
Thanks so much Marie Anne I love scarves 🙂 Your videos have been such an inspiration. Here in NYC we are working from home I will be cleaning out my closets soon and will be enrolling in some of your courses too . Have a lovely weekend 😍😍
I loved my little back dress but unfortunately it became to little🤣 l have just bought a woollen Vneck dress and are looking for a bright scarf. I always and was know for wearing silk scarves, when l retired l stopped wearing then and gave then away. I am now trying to restock them!
Lovely. 1st time on your channel! Magnifique👍
I always have stripes ❤as well as all of these classics. Scarves are my favorite accessory...when I was in Paris, I bought one from a street vendor. Someone commented on it and she turned out to be an Amercan living part time in Paris! I loved my visit and even stayed in an apartment a few blocks from the Seine. Will continue to follow your channel! Merci !
I wear silk scarves a lot, except for in the very hottest weather, and I have a huge collection, about 30+. The colors and patterns are so beautiful, and I love wearing silk as much as possible. That said, it is very rare to see other women wearing them here (San Francisco area).
I am not sure if France is known for scarves but I do think they are so so CHIC.
I always look forward to your videos. I do have the dark-wash jeans in my wardrobe, now I just need the little black dress. I can't wait until I can shop again for spring-summer wardrobe items. I do have a couple of stripe-knit dresses and they'll be fine while the weather is on the cooler side. Would you recommend a summery black dress? How about shoes for spring-summer? I think I would favor a strappy sandal that I could wear with everything. Thanks for the great tips.
Marie-Anne,
The way you speak of scarves reminds me of the fashion during the Victorian Era in the USA. Regular street clothing was very simple(even bland) yet, underneath their clothing you might find very colorful and elaborately designed stockings/socks they, most likely, knit themselves. During that same time houses were decorated with elaborate trim and painted wild colors. Thank you for the classic wardrobe foundation of the French chic! 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
@@MarieAnneLecoeur , 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Perfect list and I’m proud to say I all the items on your list. I continue to learn so much from you thanks and take good care. Hallie
I have lots of scarves and the classic pieces you mentioned.
Bonjour Marie-anne, thank you for a lovely video. I love the idea of have just a small amount of quality pieces and being creative with the accessories. Sometimes to much choice works against us. Carla x
I have all the items except for the trench coat. Thanks.
Thanks so much for another excellent video Marie-Anne! I was just wondering if you would do a video for someone who is at that inbetween age? I'm 37 next month and get a bit stuck about what styles I can still wear. Sometimes I think I'm too old for certain things but too young for others. Anyway just thought I would throw the idea out there. Much love from the UK xx ❤
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Awesome! 😘
Got everything except the stripes( just my pj’s) You’ve got a cracking figure Marie- Anne.👍🏻😘
On the other hand, you could be the most chic woman at Walmart in your striped pj's. ;-D
C. C. Ha ha.Pictures of people in Walmart fascinate me.No Walmart here,Cumbria UK.But Ive seen p.j’s worn out.Not a good look.
Trench Coats don't seem to be in fashion where I live but I do have all the other pieces you mentioned. I am having trouble buying a pair of nude court shoes in a lower heel. I had to return a pair I bought as they were too uncomfortable. Stay well & thank you for another enjoyable video.
Hi Again Marie-Anne. I only buy wool sweaters because acrylic contributes heavily to microfibre pollution in the water. I love cashmere too: I have several old (second hand ) ones that I like wearing around the house to feel fabulous. The black dress: black kills my complexion and makes me die a little inside every time I wear it , so while I love dresses, I don't have one as it doesn't make me happy. On the verge of buying a trench, but unsure about double or single breasted.
Thanks this helped a bit. I can see a few pieces that I can incorporate into the wardrobe for work. When I go back after this virus.
Hi marie anne, i love this topic. I have all this items , exept the trench coat. I have one brown but i dont like it. Thanks to your advice, i bought a saint james stripes shirt in navy n beige and i love it.I remember , the first time that i went to paris in 2011, i bought a silk scarf in Lafayette Galleries n i love it. Everytime that i go to France , i always like to buy a classic piece or your excellent perfumes. I love your videos content , full of classy topics.Greetings from NY.💝
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Ny is very scary now
I love all of your classical pieces. I cannot even imagine a life without a trench coat. Anyway great choices and yes I have all of the six pieces. One exception, my little black dress is a navy dress as black aged me.
I have most of the items in your list Marie-Anne, although the trench needs upgrading. I don't have a little black dress as black looks dreadful near my face - I'm 70 with red-brown hair and light brown eyes. Should I go for a little bronze dress or light navy? Dark colours near my face look terrible.