When I moved to the States from Europe dressing like I used to, they always asked me what event I am heading to or why I was dressed up. I was just doing my daily runs.
I experienced the same, in CA they would ask me: "Are you going to conquer the world today?...You are dressed for that....". In USA people are generally relax dressing, but they will dress up for the event, otherwise they just do not care, for most clothing just have to be comfortable as it will be washed a lot...different lifestyle and environment, but again, everyone is individual, so there are all kinds of people everywhere...
Same here, in Australia. You put a nice skirt on, add a shirt or even a plain T-shirt and a light jacket to the office work and straight away you've been asked: "Why are you so dressed up?...." 🤦♀️... but I'm NOT!...🤷♀️🙊😮 Greetings from Melbourne. 🐨🦘
I appove this message 100%. I am an American woman and embarrassed for how people dress in the states, do they just roll out of bed to leave the house?
I've seen people come to doctors appointments in pajamas and those weird cloud flip flops with SOCKS! The socks got me. To me, old men wear sandals and socks! 😂
And with Australia being a mini-US (you do, we follow) it's the same here 😞 Complete lack of class, complete lack of sense of occasion. For instance, I went to a jazz guitar concert last week. The trio of guitarists were wearing black suit jackets and pants, and a button-up shirt. The majority of the audience was in flip flops, shorts, printed t-shirts with inappropriate language. I felt completely overdressed!
“A legging is not a trouser”. Amen! i’m not opposed to wearing or seeing leggings with a cute long sweater or sweatshirt. Something that covers the bum. But my goodness, the way some women wear their clothing, if you can call it that, it looks like it’s painted on their body. Not flattering
yes and no. Essentially in leggings you are close to naked. It looks great if your body is superb, and since about 1990 the South American beauty ideal of an African-type bum rules. If you haven't got one of those, forget it. Here in NZ there are a lot of French all of a sudden (why??????) but no finger-wagging about leggings, possibly because NZers are always going out for a run. I wish leggings looked good on me, but no, I've had to give them up for a skirt.
@RevivedRadiance. I've noticed that the way passive-aggressive people leave nasty comments is simply to phrase their insult the way the OP did. It's nuclear passive aggression, very slippery.
You wouldn't believe what I've seen in Leeds and York. Young women walking around with their bum cheeks hanging out. I thought at first they'd made a mistake but then I saw it on social media and realised it's a yukky trend.
I like the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the *HOTDUPS* bag. Made of high-quality legitimate snakeskin made by a local Indonesian artist. I never want to buy any luxury goods from now on.
It's a symptom of victimization for the prey of mean girls/boys who have made others feel inadequate. I know someone like this who grew up poor and now delights in wearing logos and sexy clothes and loves to drive a fancy car. So unnecessary for a smart delightful person to do, and it advertises a low level of self-confidence. It also advertises for some designer who overcharged you for the item and receives free advertising because you're wearing it. Not this cookie. I don't become your employee just because I bought your merchandise.
@MTMF.londonI’m British I would never wear leisure wear if I’m not going to the gym. I’d also never drip myself in logos, and Uggs don’t get me started.
@fc4660 I wouldn't either. But a large portion of the British public (men and women) are permanently in what the fashion press would call "athleisure" wear. It really gets my goat.
@fc4660 I travel for work. When I’m at the airport, I’ve seen PJs and dressing gowns worn in the airport, to board the aircraft and when going to the hotel ! That’s to and from the UK. One woman in her 50’s had thin hotel slippers on…another had UGG boots and her friend wore flip flops. I wish airport staff and cabin crew would stop people flying in PJs, dressing gowns etc. surely it’s a safety issue in an emergency? But that aside, it’s unkempt and imo shows gross disrespect.
As a European and after working in an office job for many years in the US, when I went back to college I did not won a pair of leggings or a sweatshirt. Dressing in a blouse, skirt/trousers and sandals or a dress among 20's year old and even older women who always dressed in gym attire, I was often asked by the teachers why I dress so nice. I had to explain that in Europe this is casual dressing, I am not dressed up. They always treated me with respect.
Same here except a native US-er, regularly asked, even by my parents who knew me growing up, why I was always "so dressed up." I'd look down at my skirt and shirt -but no heels -and wonder what they meant... just because I wasn't wearing a tshirt and jeans? Now if I get a compliment, I accept with a smile, but think "you too could do this, easily." (Just own something with a collar and buttons!)
When I went to college for my current job in the medical field I always wore nice clothes and people sometimes would ask me why but I received many compliments as well. The ones who questioned it were not rude though
Talking about 'overally sexy' outfits is a hard topic to not anger so many people. Saying to have a little 'nuance' in the outfit was a very diplomatic way to say it 😂😂
@SarahBrown. I moved from Germany To the US 40 years ago. I speak a very good Englush, but still have an accent. I can be easily understood. People still remark about my accent. I will always reply by saying. that they too speak with a heavy accent (Southern). Usually I will follow up by asking if they speak another language. The answer is most of the time , "No". If they spend three years in my country try, most of their German does not go beyond counting to three beers. Very impressive.😂😂😂😂😂
We have three languages in Belgium, the little country just above France. French, Flemish and German. We don’t have the choice. And I do speak fluently English due to my job. So, nothing is impossible ❤
@stellacarmella The claws, the eyelashes, the neck and chest tattoos--Not an elegant look or one that would make me think, "She makes great decisions. I'll hire her."
I love that you are so honest about everything. When someone carries a *jklux* and you run into them on the street, no one can tell if they are real or fake because you can't analyze it so much.
OMG, out of peer pressure I bought myself a pair of Uggs last winter. Have been thinking about buying a pair of Birkenstock clogs this whole summer, thankfully have not' purchased them.
We live in Oregon (Eugene) USA. People wear their pajamas to go grocery shopping (I wish I was kidding). My husband has to travel on business a lot by air, he gets so disgusted at the amount of people who board planes in their pajamas. Very nice video, thank you, I enjoyed watching
I was going to say the same. Young women today seem to be following Hollywood - it's crass, tacky and unbecoming. I naturally dress as this video shows, like French women - thankfully I didn't grow up in this era of gym clothes and sloppy, lazy outfits. I love fashion, simple, classic, no labels (part of the sixties generation) - it allows the person to shine rather than the body parts...
I am Canadian, I am well travelled and have worked in fashion extensively. You need to know there are women in North America that don’t wear work out gear on the street, don’t sport luxury logos and who dress with class and taste.
It seems to me that French women wear what American women would refer to as "business casual" and leave everything else highly compartmentalized to the specific occasion.
I wear what I. Ant but I never wear legging outside my house or gym, never flop flop shoes except at seaside or swimming pool, no crocs, no sneakers, I respect myself.
Thank you. We can never emphasize too much the need to avoid wearing conspicuous logos. I hate it and it's tacky. The people who wear clothing with logos think they are showing status and wealth, but the truth is, it just looks like they are insecure and lack confidence.
I only learned about this in the past year. I just moved to the South of France and consigned all my Gucci and Louis Vuitton logo-d bags and accessories to The Real Real before I moved. 😅 I kept one Louis Vuitton small bag that has a black-on-black logo.
Theres nothing wrong with carrying a Gucci or LV bag, or whatever brand. However, you dont carry a Gucci bag, wear LV shoes, and a Chanel belt, etc etc. I never mix brands. As I said to someone else, the only time I'll "mix" is if Im wearing, say, Karl Lagerfeld boots, I may wear a Chanel necklace, and I'll only do that because of the connection.
@CrysCrafthere's definitely a lot of people but I think not bathing is a bit of a mess because I've never smelled stinky people in France. Have you been to France?
I agree with all of this as an American who lived in Europe. Many have become way too casual here. Men Too! I see men in the grocery store in flip flops, a t-shirt, shorts and a cap looking like they haven't showered and just got out of bed. Please do a video on how French men dress!
I think it depends on where you live. I live in a very hot and humid coastal town near Mexico. It is very common here to dress casually, lots of linen and cotton and flip-flops. And margaritas.
I agree, here in beautiful California both men and women dress in sloppy styles. I know that being comfortable and stylish are not mutually exclusive. I'm creative and happy to wear clothing that fits and color combinations that flatter me. I have a feeling of well being and the freedom to express myself. I am often complimented which is fun.🤗
Mostly true! But as always, there are areas that don't conform to that rule. I've seen some pretty casual dress wear back east, but our 360 days of sun in CA have contributed to a very relaxed culture for us. Even so, we definitely have our more "upscale" spots that dictate elevated style.
I believe that this features are not only about french people, but for those, who respect situation-context-surrounding... And respect themselves, certainly. You speak very nice in english. You french accent is charming! Vă mulțumesc!!! (Chişineu, Moldova)
In Australia, activewear has become a uniform - particularly the really short shorts and bra that offers absolutely no real support and don't let air circulate (😐). Then there's the skin colour sets that, from a distance, looks like they're wearing nothing at all. I really wish clothes would come back into fashion here.
Regarding seasonal attire, in Sweden it's kind of a thing to wear "the ugly Christmas sweater" on Christmas Eve when we have dinner and give out Christmas presents. The uglier and more ridiculous the better. And some are really, really ugly, like "Ho ho hold my beer" or sweaters with blinking lights. Kind of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" style. Otherwise, no one would be caught dead wearing the kind of seasonal attire you see in the US.
I have no idea what 'seasonal attire' in the US anyone is referring to 🤣 Was just in the US for thanksgiving and Christmas and I saw literally nothing- nor nothing in my 36 years on this planet and spending years in the US.Hilarious, but I think this much be a small and select number of people far off the beaten path.
I live in Southern California and Americans love a holiday, so yes, we rock the ugly Christmas sweaters at parties, but I've never seen anyone seriously wear a Christmas-themed outfit in public. That's social media, not reality. I also work at a high school so we have Spirit Days, which is why I have a small collection of Halloween and Christmas tops, but that's not "normal" gear. If anything, we just shift to seasonal colors, textures, and plaids even though it's still 80 degrees in December. I'd prefer to see garish reindeer sweaters over the tacky PJs and skimpy leggings/booty shorts I have to look at, though.
I follow a women’s travel fashion FB group and what you say is so true! The prints and outfits that I see posted are what you’d see in Mexico, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations. We’ve travelled extensively in Italy during the summer and fall months, from the northern tip to the south and across as well, we also travelled with family who live in various parts of Italy. I saw these prints on tourists and the Italian women were definitely not dressed that way, I agree with you that Spain would be similar, as would Italy and Portugal. My niece spent the month of July in Croatia, she lives in Europe, and she said she could spot the international tourists from a mile away in their tropical prints and outfits.
I live in an ancient city in Sicily, and it pains me to see tourists strolling along streets and in shops, as if they were still on the beach. Even in the evening
Tout a fait d acord avec toi, Alice. La façon de s'habiller en france est presque la même que en Espagne, bien que dans le sud les femmes et aussi les hommes, s'habillent plus flashy, mais pas negligemment. Salutatons cordiales dès Barcelone.
@laurie3753Much the same way that, as a child, when we went to the beach in Florida we could always tell the tourists from the North and Canada. The men would have on plaid shorts and argile socks with shoes meant to be worn with dress pants. They always had white legs sticking out of those plaid shorts. My sister and I got a big laugh out of their attire I guess much as you laugh at tourists in France because you think you are so much better than they are. Guess what. In America we can always spot the French because they act superior and they stink.
The Paris look is beautiful, stylish and chic, however, I do like to see personality and creativity with fashion, we are all different and to reflect our personalities with individuality has got to be celebrated xx
I'm from the US and only wear my athletic clothing strictly for athletic activities. I don't wear Halloween shirts or reindeer sweaters at Christmas either. Big logos are tacky. We are definitely on the same page! French Chic style is the way to go!
It probably depends on where you live in the US. I live in New Jersey, fancy part. I secretly laugh at women walking with their brands and nails freshly done and way too long.
@valeriehartman3705 I agree that it depends where you live. In the Pacific Northwest, casual and comfort is the norm, and one is not judged for it. People who dress more formally are not judged, either.
@jeanetteh.9240 There's a difference between casual comfort (& sloppy) Suspect many from over there cross that line most days (& are on the wrong side of it) & yet on some of those islands across the water from Seattle u will find Artists & Writers sometimes who understand the difference at least to a point so I shan't say it's all of them. A large quantity do do the active wear or more like loungewear for indoors only as outerwear & that's just not acceptable here or in France. Some chavs in London do it & then there is the oversized & scruffy thing altogether but chavs are not considered stylish & people try to ignore them or sometimes tut to themselves. (Billy Eilish copied her whole aesthetic from some of those too - they couldn't sell her as bleach blonde slightly chubby Uber-Nepo Valleygurl one step from the Kardashians obviously so that's worked for her) but chavs are not considered to be dressed appropriately. Any of the chav looks are seen as low class & sloppy (most people do not like any of it)
As an American, I agree with everything you say, but I have to say that nobody in the U.S. with any sense of style will wear holiday clothing seriously. If we do wear it, it is as a joke. We might have a holiday party with an ugly holiday sweater contest and the person who wears the tackiest outfit wins a prize. It’s all in good fun, worn only to the special holiday party, often an office party. This is why these pieces are sold at places like Target. Also, Moms might wear holiday clothes to their young children’s school holiday parties. Young children (4 and under) just love it when their moms display this kind of spirit! But otherwise, we do not wear these pieces!! On another note, It’s good to know that French women don’t wear tanks with built in bras. I really dislike the look! The padding looks terrible! Thank you for a nicely put together video! Very helpful. Oh, one last thing-I only see Uggs and pajama outfits on Gen Z in the states. More mature women know better! ❤
Yes ..."the ugly christmas sweater" parties ...that's it just for fun!!🤣 & it depends where you live...in Manhattan people are pretty sharp looking but IMO, I am not to keen on "casual work day" outfits..they are WAY TOO casual in the US
I'm afraid this is not true. Many adults wear holiday themed outfits without a trace of irony. We hosted an ugly Christmas sweater party at our ad agency one year and many were offended.
I am guilty of wearing leggings all the time, but none of that other stuff. When I visit France, Italy or anywhere in Europe, I don't wear them. I do my best to be respectful and modest while there
A interesting video would be about the typical clothes French women have. It seems that they probably are more minimalist and have basics (a few blazers, a couple nice black dresses, several pairs of shoes and pocketbooks), etc. vs. huge closets full of clothes and they are focused more on looking polished every day and not worrying if they wear something more than once per week to the office or out.
The US definitely has its own style. For all sorts of reasons of course. We are such a mix of cultures. French Americans made dress in French style, Italian Americans dress in Italian style and so forth. I find that elegantly and sophisticated outfits are worn by older women usually those with comfortable income, and professionals. I think French style is lovely, however, I use a bunch of color in some instances because one I am Mexican American and it’s culturally, acceptable or even expected, and I work in the arts. I also live on the coast, so our coastal style is mixed in. The only pattern I wear are stripes every now and again, I love them. And all of my clothes are organic cottons, and linens and silks. I love my wool coats also but I don’t have a chance to wear them often unfortunately.
Which "French Ahm cns" are those dear? (& no Quebecois is not the same thing) Unfortunately many Ahm cns dress in very sloppy ways (& most of it has nothing to do with "Other Cultures". Italian-Ahm cns Dress nothing like real Italians - those of Swedish or Dutch Heritage neither.
I am not Mexican American but I have loved bright colors since I was a teen but notice a lot of Americans don’t wear it. It’s a bit more now than in the past though
Great explanation of all of these looks. Also I just have to say that your makeup is absolutely gorgeous. It's so subtle and natural-looking and complements your skin and hair beautifully.
I wish American women would start dressing more like French women! I’m so over the pajamas and athleisure looks. I have Uggs but I wear them in the winter as slippers because I work from home and they are super cozy.
Check out the airport! Absolutely sloppy people! Crocs sweat pants sports bras and cut off jeans shorts along with flip flops...revealing leggings and too tight clothing...
I don't mind the Uggs because they're so incredibly comfortable for people with Raynaud's Syndrome. Women ruined their feet wearing uncomfortable pointed toe heels for so long, if someone chooses to wear Uggs, I'm glad they're comfortable for once. Crocs, however, should be outlawed -- they're disgusting.
Could not agree more ,leggings are not trousers some sights are burnt on my retinas.l think people dont have a fall length mirror they would not go out like it. Very good video and great advice.Class is timeless.
100% agree with your advices. Contemporary fashion often prioritizes fleeting trends and mass production over the rich cultural narratives and craftsmanship that once defined style, resulting in a homogenized aesthetic that feels disconnected from deeper meaning.
I am with Americans on this one. I don’t like Ugg boots and don’t wear PJ in public places, but I refuse to pay a fortune for labels. Comfort and simplicity without breaking budget - that is American fashion. There are extremes, but these idiots are everywhere.
As a European soul who lives in the USA, I approve this video! 🤩 My whole family from my mom's side all live in Paris, so I am heavily influenced by Parisian style thank God! I also love the natural face & physique of French girls. Here, in the states, most get fake boobs, lips, hair extentions, fake nails etc unfortunately
Agreed. It’s refreshing to see women who are not shot up with Botox and fillers. It blows my mind that women in their 20s in the states are getting cosmetic procedures. I am 54 and have never done anything other than facials (same with my friends of the same age or older) and people act like we are unicorns. It used to be the other way around! P.S: it’s fine if women do these things to feel better. It’s just not my thing.😊
Where USA goes UK follows-tattoos false eyelashes big lips leggings so fine that bottoms are visible false breasts and now M & S sell padded bottoms too. It looks coarse.
Most? I know of a lot of women who have done those things…but I know more that have not. Fake nails would be the most common. And i do hate fake nails - horrible toxic chemicals on your fingertips, and so obviously fake, I don’t see the appeal.
💯- I appreciate the minimalist look and I think Americans are slowly heading back that way. I had my lips filled years ago and hated it, so I have since learned to embrace my thinner lips as natural and "meant to be." "Less is more" has always been my motto and it's perfect for my type B personality. The men and women I know are tired of the fake, overdone, high maintenance trends that have convinced 20 year olds they need ridiculous procedures, so I hope more people start to love their natural beauty.
I’m from the US and the styles you are describing are not something I see here either for the most part unless it’s a joke or a an absolutely terrible dresser. Style is style wherever you are, bad style is bad style wherever you are. I’m in Paris now and a lot of locals are breaking out of these old rules and they will tell you so.
Alice, I appreciated your point on seasonal dressing. It would seem the French, and certainly other countries, own more versatile clothing pieces that can be worn most of the year because closets and homes, in general, are smaller in size therefore necessitating a more streamlined wardrobe. So other than French women not wearing these seasonal “outfits and pieces” because of fashion and style preferences, it would also appear that they do not align with their lifestyle and housing realities.
I needed a refresher on normal clothing! I am coming out of a very professional work place into something more casual and I couldn't figure out a good balance. This helped a lot. Thank you
Fantastic show!! You MUST give this message to all North American woman! I receive compliments from other woman everyday because I dress in a feminine stylish clean intentional but relaxed way; French, I dress like a French woman in Toronto & I stick out because they are all in gym wear out in the streets.
I loved this! I am planning a trip and this was so helpful I subscribed to the channel. You speak English so well, what a resource you are to all of us! ❤❤
I live at the beach in Europe and all the streets and sidewalks are cobbled. Practicality rules here .. trainers and lug-sole shoes are de riguer to navigate the local topography. Casual dressing for the hot and humid climate…
As a Canadian with a French family history, I discovered that I have inadvertently been following many of these styling tips. Goal is to still be comfortable while looking stylish. French women also tend to purchase skin care products to maintain a healthy complexion, rather than create a mask of foundation. Your skin appears glowing and so healthy, Alice😊French hairstyles also tend to be more classic, and lower maintenance. In cooler temperatures, I like to wear a high quality silk scarf drapped simply around my neck/shoulders or tied on my handbag. Thanks for your respectful, yet honest commentary.
If we’re talking about looking polished, I am opposed to white trainers with anything. There are so many options for comfortable footwear , like well made ankle boots.
Agreed. I am not wearing sneakers (or trainers) at all. I think they look awful with dresses and skirts. It's a very nerdy look. I think boots look so much better and can be just as comfortable . Also I'm not wearing Mary Jane's. Those things are so ugly. And no ballet flats for me either.
Finally! Someone who actually agrees with me that trainers are inappropriate outside of sport or exercise situations, and ruin any other outfit! Years from now, we’ll look at photos from this era and say, “What were we thinking?”. Won’t we? 😮
@HildaCollier-i7k Totally agree with you. Sneakers are for the gym or working out. Ballet flats? They look cute, but they are the most impractical shoes ever if you live in a city. They have wafer thin soles, so if you're doing a lot of walking on city sidewalks in them, the bottoms of your feet will take a pounding (ask me how I know). You can't wear socks with them if the weather is a bit cool. It's raining outside? Congratulations, your feet are going to get soaked and you'll have rainwater sloshing around in your shoes (again, ask me how I know. That was the last time I ever wore ballet flats). If you live in suburbia and go everywhere in your car, maybe they work for you. Not worth the money for me, though.
@HildaCollier-i7kI agree but unfortunately I’m dealing with some issues with my one foot and trainers are the only option currently. I hope this problem heals soon!
We shouldn't be dependent on fashion or anyone else's opinion. Everyone has the right to wear what they want. And this doesn't depend on their country of origin. It depends on the taste and aesthetics of a particular person (girl, woman, grandmother). For example, I don't like what this sweet French girl advises wearing. Sometimes deliberate simplicity looks childish or masculine. And I would never dress like that because I don't like it. They're discussing wearing boots here, which I, for example, find awful and inelegant! I love sneakers with any outfit, and for me personally, they're stylish. And the opinion of someone who dictates what I wear doesn't matter to me. I vote for femininity and attractiveness in image, for the eradication of vulgarity (😉 boobs, false eyelashes, and huge lips that no one wears anymore), but I also oppose coarse masculine clothing in a woman's wardrobe.
I am from the Midwest in the US. I have never worn any of these items for the exact reasons you have included and I’ve taught my 20 year old daughter the same. I’ve taught her modesty, classic and timeless clothes are always the best choice. Adding a little edge makes it interesting and chic, but always to remain smart and elegant.
Modesty is NOT what this is about!!! Even if you get to the same trends European women follow when they dress you do it for very different reasons. This is not about convincing women to cover their bodies because they have to be modest. In fact many European women who follow the approach of the video go topless on the beach with zero issues. This is about personal style and making an effort to look good, not about policing womenwear or slutshaming
hi Alice, could you do a video on perfumes? like the top ones preferred by french women, both EDP and cologne? and another one on how do french women look chic in cold weather when temperatures are low? thank you
I partially agree. Comparing for the sake of knowledge is understandable. But competing with this "I would never" attitude is ridiculous. People can wear whatever they want. If someone has that much time to be judgemental, they have too much time on their hands and should go pick up a hobby.
I don't think it should be taken that seriously. People DO wear what they want, clearly. But as a world traveler, I love comparing cultural differences and learning the how and why behind such things as daily dress. And I consider sharing tips with people who would like to change up their style is more helpful than critical. While I wish I didn't see PJs in public, I don't think anything is going to stop it at this point.
Vous avez raison! J’essaie de visiter Paris plutôt que possible pour pratiquer parler français, et j’ai remarqué tous les choses ce dont vous avez renseigné.
i always pull myself together when i go out and i'm an old lady! i never wear jeans - and seldom wear pants unless the occasion requires it and always wear a hat if it's cold and in the sun. i do have designer clothes - but w/the label INSIDE the item - not splashed all over the outside. i wear skirts or dresses and a little jewelry - earrings all the time and perhaps a cameo when wearing a scarf. and i always wear real shoes too - but not heels anymore - those days are long gone! i receive compliments - from men and women - about my clothing all the time and men never fail to open the door for me or allow me to pass before them and offer to help with anything that's heavy. it's quite extraordinary. the other thing i take care with is my posture - or deportment, as it was called in the olden days lol! i like to cycle and for some strange reason - this always turns heads! men like women on bikes lol! pulling myself together seems to bring out the manliness in men and i love it - even at my ripe old age! and i always always always - look in the mirror before heading out the door to see if i look presentable! of course, my granny was a clothing designer - so i may have inherited a sense of fashion from her and my mum always had us dress appropriately when we were children. but one thing about the french - they and the italians are the most fashionable and well dressed people in the world - hands down! no one compares! voila!
@Aliceinparis, can you please make a video on how French women dress during harsh winters in snow weather. The kind of weather that we have in Colorado, Wisconsin, etc. Maybe separate videos on shoes, accessories and outerwear.
Yes yes yes but I have seen a lot of French women with logo bags - not so much other things but all over Paris, French women with lux logo bags and in the resale shops French women shopping for lux logo bags… :)
My favorite jewelry is also that combining pearls and yellow gold elements, like the Starry Night necklace, which I also have and love. I think the gold elements, as well as certain newer designs, make these classics look updated. At my age, 65, a classic pearl strand feels a bit frumpy, as if I’ve been wearing the same thing all my life. I also love gold pendant necklaces, like my fleur-de-lys one. Unfortunately, gold is so incredibly expensive now that billionaire investors are hoarding it all as bullion in bank vaults, that gold often means “gold”, i.e. plated/vermeil. For us non-rich people, solid-gold pieces have to be very, very modest, but they are still much better quality, last forever and have intrinsic value, unlike the plated pieces. Before the 2008 financial crisis when this gold hoarding became extreme, gold jewelry was relatively affordable, one could still find a small pair of solid 14K earrings, say, for about $100. Those were the days, I wish I had bought more!
As a Latvian woman who became American in Miami, I approve this message. This is not just French, European women’s standards in general, you won’t see Russian women in Miami in flip flops but mostly leather slides too. I don’t even own a pair of flip flops. Haha! And I live in Miami summer weather so that should put things in perspective. My husband too has only one pair of flip flops for jujitsu, that’s it. My daughters are 4 & 9 and clearly show preference for dressing as Europeans. ❤
I’ve seen people wearing literally pajama and fuzzy slippers outdoors! Like they just rolled out of bed. That sherpa/faux fur will collect dust and dirt like crazy and you can’t wash i! I hope they at least throw the pajama in the wash and don’t get back in bed again with it but considering the slipper situation which are worn in the house as outdoors that is not likely to happen.
My Mother & I are traveling from US to Paris next April or May). We’ll be ages 45 & 68. We wear similar size & can share some clothing items-Please help us curate an appropriate packing list for two weeks! We’ll be walking a lot & doing touristy things- and want to be respectful. We love your channel & thank you in advance! Merci!
6:15 I agree with almost all, except for the jeans: ALL of my French colleagues and friends wore tight jeans, (moulant) for at least 10 years. ALL of them, even when they've gone out of style.
I’m Belgian and when I go to France, even in Paris, I’m not that impressed with the way French women dress. Quite classical and conservative. There are exceptions of course. When I go to Italy instead, I see many women of all ages who really make an effort to stand out with bold jewelry, daring colors, sexy designs…
The idea is not to try hard to be stylish, sexy, _______, (fill in the blank). Being chic means having a level of effortlessness. It seems a more contrived look is more your style, which is perfectly ok. I love Italian style as well but French style is not in your face because elegance is a whisper, a suggestion, and not direct. It's quiet luxury and quiet sexiness etc. It never screams or says, "Look at me". Instead, you just notice the subtle sophistication. Someone who is confident doesn't need to broadcast sultriness; they just exude it.
In other words: whatever the Kardashians do, DO THE OPPOSITE.
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😂😂totally
When I moved to the States from Europe dressing like I used to, they always asked me what event I am heading to or why I was dressed up. I was just doing my daily runs.
I experienced the same, in CA they would ask me: "Are you going to conquer the world today?...You are dressed for that....". In USA people are generally relax dressing, but they will dress up for the event, otherwise they just do not care, for most clothing just have to be comfortable as it will be washed a lot...different lifestyle and environment, but again, everyone is individual, so there are all kinds of people everywhere...
Same here, in Australia. You put a nice skirt on, add a shirt or even a plain T-shirt and a light jacket to the office work and straight away you've been asked: "Why are you so dressed up?...." 🤦♀️... but I'm NOT!...🤷♀️🙊😮
Greetings from Melbourne. 🐨🦘
Hahaha, true!😂❤
Thats happened to me as well i was born and raised in portugal and style is minimalist like the french
Same here (French when I lived in the US)
In a world of Kardashians, be an Audrey (Hepburn).
I love that!!!
Hi! So much for the *topluxz* bags we carried in our vlogs!!! Love from Portugal
Love this post!
Clever!
Mission impossible!
I appove this message 100%. I am an American woman and embarrassed for how people dress in the states, do they just roll out of bed to leave the house?
Believe me. It’s as bad in the UK. Bigger ladies especially squeezed into tiny gym sets !!
I really don’t think they have mirrors at home.
I'm their pajamas pants😂
I agree… and now the tennis skirt trend… just get dressed. It is embarrassing.. everyone looks the same .😮
Being embarrassed to be American is a trait of people who are desperate for acceptance from Europeans. Self-hate is trés chic!
I concur!
I am embarrassed at all the US people who wear pajamas outside!
I've seen people come to doctors appointments in pajamas and those weird cloud flip flops with SOCKS! The socks got me. To me, old men wear sandals and socks! 😂
And with Australia being a mini-US (you do, we follow) it's the same here 😞 Complete lack of class, complete lack of sense of occasion. For instance, I went to a jazz guitar concert last week. The trio of guitarists were wearing black suit jackets and pants, and a button-up shirt. The majority of the audience was in flip flops, shorts, printed t-shirts with inappropriate language. I felt completely overdressed!
I’m totally with you on this pajama pants!!
I personally think that you know exactly what you’re talking about, but unfortunately you were very hard to understand! But I did get your message!
Agree - pajamas are for the house! Takes 2 minutes to pull on a pair of trousers if you need to head outside.
“A legging is not a trouser”. Amen! i’m not opposed to wearing or seeing leggings with a cute long sweater or sweatshirt. Something that covers the bum. But my goodness, the way some women wear their clothing, if you can call it that, it looks like it’s painted on their body. Not flattering
yes and no. Essentially in leggings you are close to naked. It looks great if your body is superb, and since about 1990 the South American beauty ideal of an African-type bum rules. If you haven't got one of those, forget it. Here in NZ there are a lot of French all of a sudden (why??????) but no finger-wagging about leggings, possibly because NZers are always going out for a run. I wish leggings looked good on me, but no, I've had to give them up for a skirt.
Leggings don't leave anything to the imagination - not sexy, not sophisticated, not chic, not cool.
Hello camel toe ugh
depends on their physique
@danarzechula3769 No, not really - I don’t want to see their bum cracks.
Alice, pay no attention to the negative comments about your English. You speak beautifully and I understood every word perfectly.
Where are these negative comments ridiculing or critiquing her French accent?! I've never seen a single one in any of her comment sections.
Also she’s bilingual which is extremely impressive. She’s a smart woman and her accent is beautiful
@RevivedRadiance. I've noticed that the way passive-aggressive people leave nasty comments is simply to phrase their insult the way the OP did. It's nuclear passive aggression, very slippery.
I get it. She’s sort of speaks in a cartoonishly French way. I lived in France for years and her manner of speaking is a bit odd or exaggerated.
Just got back from Madrid and got a laugh checking all the crazy outfits American women wear! Pijamas, crocs, omg!
I hate that trend of wearing bras and leggings as public wear. It’s vulgar. There I said it!!
You wouldn't believe what I've seen in Leeds and York. Young women walking around with their bum cheeks hanging out. I thought at first they'd made a mistake but then I saw it on social media and realised it's a yukky trend.
I like the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the *HOTDUPS* bag. Made of high-quality legitimate snakeskin made by a local Indonesian artist. I never want to buy any luxury goods from now on.
I 💯 agree!
Agreed.
Thank you so much for this video. I love the looks.
Yaaas, big logo wearing is SO TACKY!
It's a symptom of victimization for the prey of mean girls/boys who have made others feel inadequate. I know someone like this who grew up poor and now delights in wearing logos and sexy clothes and loves to drive a fancy car. So unnecessary for a smart delightful person to do, and it advertises a low level of self-confidence. It also advertises for some designer who overcharged you for the item and receives free advertising because you're wearing it. Not this cookie. I don't become your employee just because I bought your merchandise.
The understanding of adulthood outside of the USA is what you are really explaining. ❤
Same for a lot of Brits too.
@MTMF.londonI’m British I would never wear leisure wear if I’m not going to the gym. I’d also never drip myself in logos, and Uggs don’t get me started.
@fc4660 I wouldn't either. But a large portion of the British public (men and women) are permanently in what the fashion press would call "athleisure" wear. It really gets my goat.
Yes. Sad but true.
@fc4660 I travel for work. When I’m at the airport, I’ve seen PJs and dressing gowns worn in the airport, to board the aircraft and when going to the hotel ! That’s to and from the UK. One woman in her 50’s had thin hotel slippers on…another had UGG boots and her friend wore flip flops. I wish airport staff and cabin crew would stop people flying in PJs, dressing gowns etc. surely it’s a safety issue in an emergency? But that aside, it’s unkempt and imo shows gross disrespect.
Having French women admire my jewelry and my jacket (on separate occasions) on my latest trip to Paris was a pleasant feeling.
A person does not look sexy because they are wearing 'sexy outfits'. You look sexy when you are healthy, clean, polite and alluring.
I wonder what the interpretation of sexy and slutty dressing is to individuals across the world. It would be interesting to gather data.
Looking healthy is not always within our control, sadly. But certainly clean, polite, and put together are always good, and within our control.
@mbd6054 When I say healthy I am not referring to looking like you about to enter the Olympics - but that you look after your body as best you can.
Uggs how gross
Confidant
As a European and after working in an office job for many years in the US, when I went back to college I did not won a pair of leggings or a sweatshirt. Dressing in a blouse, skirt/trousers and sandals or a dress among 20's year old and even older women who always dressed in gym attire, I was often asked by the teachers why I dress so nice. I had to explain that in Europe this is casual dressing, I am not dressed up. They always treated me with respect.
I love the way women in Paris wear an Oxford shirt with a smart pencil skirt and mid heel mules with bare legs. Elegant and simple.
Same here except a native US-er, regularly asked, even by my parents who knew me growing up, why I was always "so dressed up." I'd look down at my skirt and shirt -but no heels -and wonder what they meant... just because I wasn't wearing a tshirt and jeans? Now if I get a compliment, I accept with a smile, but think "you too could do this, easily." (Just own something with a collar and buttons!)
When I went to college for my current job in the medical field I always wore nice clothes and people sometimes would ask me why but I received many compliments as well. The ones who questioned it were not rude though
Talking about 'overally sexy' outfits is a hard topic to not anger so many people. Saying to have a little 'nuance' in the outfit was a very diplomatic way to say it 😂😂
Agree! I'm borrowing that❤
How many Americans can speak more than one language? Most of us have no right to complain. Beautifully done.
@SarahBrown. I moved from Germany To the US 40 years ago. I speak a very good Englush, but still have an accent. I can be easily understood. People still remark about my accent. I will always reply by saying. that they too speak with a heavy accent (Southern). Usually I will follow up by asking if they speak another language. The answer is most of the time , "No". If they spend three years in my country try, most of their German does not go beyond counting to three beers. Very impressive.😂😂😂😂😂
we all have an accent, German and Southern US are some of the most attractive
So true! Most Americans speak only English and they do so badly.
We have three languages in Belgium, the little country just above France. French, Flemish and German. We don’t have the choice. And I do speak fluently English due to my job. So, nothing is impossible ❤
Exactement! Très bien fait. Merci.
Yes lot of false hair,nails,hair extensions that just créate cheap looks
I think acrylic nails are so cheap looking. 🤮
What a great video - thank you! I just bought my first designer bag *jklux* and I'm in love with it! Makes it even more special ☺ Absolutely love it-
Oh, and those caterpillar eye lashes!
@stellacarmella The claws, the eyelashes, the neck and chest tattoos--Not an elegant look or one that would make me think, "She makes great decisions. I'll hire her."
Appreciate the careful words used here. Good taste, “classiness” in choices, quality, style, a bit of modesty. ❤
I love that you are so honest about everything. When someone carries a *jklux* and you run into them on the street, no one can tell if they are real or fake because you can't analyze it so much.
Uggs are wrong anywhere. Followed closely by the croc.
And let's not forget the birkenstock, paired with socks! 😮
OMG, out of peer pressure I bought myself a pair of Uggs last winter. Have been thinking about buying a pair of Birkenstock clogs this whole summer, thankfully have not' purchased them.
I love my Uggs. At a football game in November. Other than that, not so much.
I honestly thought they were slippers when I first saw them.
Birkenstocks are just rugly😮
Sorry but Birkenstocks with socks are good. Ya know? You can criticize what “women” wear anywhere in the world. Always critical.
We live in Oregon (Eugene) USA. People wear their pajamas to go grocery shopping (I wish I was kidding). My husband has to travel on business a lot by air, he gets so disgusted at the amount of people who board planes in their pajamas. Very nice video, thank you, I enjoyed watching
OMG. ^^
t's constantly living in the future, 《I'll dress up later, be pretty later, but now, just survive, get this over with》
Eugene is a college town. People wearing pajamas to the grocery sounds about right.
Seeing women in bikini in bank in Southern California was a surprise, after Boston. Quite respectable ones, too, with a couple of kids.
The pyjama outside thing I know from a friend of mine who lives since 3 yrs in Tennessee. She told the same thing
This video reminds me of the more polished and refined dressing of past decades, which I miss because I love fashion. Well done comparison.
I was going to say the same. Young women today seem to be following Hollywood - it's crass, tacky and unbecoming. I naturally dress as this video shows, like French women - thankfully I didn't grow up in this era of gym clothes and sloppy, lazy outfits. I love fashion, simple, classic, no labels (part of the sixties generation) - it allows the person to shine rather than the body parts...
I really like *hotdups* . The price is reasonable and the colors and styles are unique.
I am Canadian, I am well travelled and have worked in fashion extensively. You need to know there are women in North America that don’t wear work out gear on the street, don’t sport luxury logos and who dress with class and taste.
Thank you! I have never worn a pair of leggings and don’t think I ever will.
Of course. Bit of a logical fallacy to think she meant all women in America.
They do in Uk, Nz, and Australia 😂😂
@mariescarth1756 Yes but not all of us. 😀
I worked in tthe apparel industry for 30 years. I wore leggings when in style with sweater dresses and long tops. Never as bottoms alone, very tadky
It seems to me that French women wear what American women would refer to as "business casual" and leave everything else highly compartmentalized to the specific occasion.
That's a great way of putting it!
Good for you. I live in Finland and we wear whatever we want.
as long as you don't stand out too much?
I wear what I. Ant but I never wear legging outside my house or gym, never flop flop shoes except at seaside or swimming pool, no crocs, no sneakers, I respect myself.
Pajamas at Walmart is usually a lower economic or younger age issue.
Thank you. We can never emphasize too much the need to avoid wearing conspicuous logos. I hate it and it's tacky. The people who wear clothing with logos think they are showing status and wealth, but the truth is, it just looks like they are insecure and lack confidence.
I only learned about this in the past year. I just moved to the South of France and consigned all my Gucci and Louis Vuitton logo-d bags and accessories to The Real Real before I moved. 😅 I kept one Louis Vuitton small bag that has a black-on-black logo.
Great I’ll toss you a biscuit.
😂so tru
Theres nothing wrong with carrying a Gucci or LV bag, or whatever brand. However, you dont carry a Gucci bag, wear LV shoes, and a Chanel belt, etc etc. I never mix brands. As I said to someone else, the only time I'll "mix" is if Im wearing, say, Karl Lagerfeld boots, I may wear a Chanel necklace, and I'll only do that because of the connection.
@emerybaybluesdon't be rude
Good taste always wins♥
Really
"Leggings are not trousers in France" is one reason I love France!
Smoking and lack of bathing are reasons I don’t like France. 😂😂😂
@CrysCrafI knew you were an American. 🫣
@CrysCrafthere's definitely a lot of people but I think not bathing is a bit of a mess because I've never smelled stinky people in France. Have you been to France?
I agree with all of this as an American who lived in Europe. Many have become way too casual here. Men Too! I see men in the grocery store in flip flops, a t-shirt, shorts and a cap looking like they haven't showered and just got out of bed. Please do a video on how French men dress!
You just described my Safeway on Maui. 😂
@Cherrysmith2809 Hahaha and I am in Southern California,
I think it depends on where you live. I live in a very hot and humid coastal town near Mexico. It is very common here to dress casually, lots of linen and cotton and flip-flops. And margaritas.
Agreed!
I agree, here in beautiful California both men and women dress in sloppy styles. I know that being comfortable and stylish are not mutually exclusive. I'm creative and happy to wear clothing that fits and color combinations that flatter me. I have a feeling of well being and the freedom to express myself. I am often complimented which is fun.🤗
Im definitely influenced by French fashion and I follow the less is more approach 😊 it saves me so much hassle love your style Alice.
People on the East Coast dress more formally than on the West Coast.
@zamar2158and longer tradition. A history of the17-18.cenury versus 19-20. century
Mostly true! But as always, there are areas that don't conform to that rule. I've seen some pretty casual dress wear back east, but our 360 days of sun in CA have contributed to a very relaxed culture for us. Even so, we definitely have our more "upscale" spots that dictate elevated style.
Love your style suggestions. However, I will NEVER give up wearing my ugly obnoxious Christmas sweaters!😂❤
I believe that this features are not only about french people, but for those, who respect situation-context-surrounding... And respect themselves, certainly.
You speak very nice in english. You french accent is charming!
Vă mulțumesc!!! (Chişineu, Moldova)
In Australia, activewear has become a uniform - particularly the really short shorts and bra that offers absolutely no real support and don't let air circulate (😐). Then there's the skin colour sets that, from a distance, looks like they're wearing nothing at all. I really wish clothes would come back into fashion here.
Me too. The 'painted on' activewear has to go.
Regarding seasonal attire, in Sweden it's kind of a thing to wear "the ugly Christmas sweater" on Christmas Eve when we have dinner and give out Christmas presents. The uglier and more ridiculous the better. And some are really, really ugly, like "Ho ho hold my beer" or sweaters with blinking lights. Kind of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" style. Otherwise, no one would be caught dead wearing the kind of seasonal attire you see in the US.
Such as antlets of any kind..!!!
That is cute
I have no idea what 'seasonal attire' in the US anyone is referring to 🤣 Was just in the US for thanksgiving and Christmas and I saw literally nothing- nor nothing in my 36 years on this planet and spending years in the US.Hilarious, but I think this much be a small and select number of people far off the beaten path.
I live in Southern California and Americans love a holiday, so yes, we rock the ugly Christmas sweaters at parties, but I've never seen anyone seriously wear a Christmas-themed outfit in public. That's social media, not reality. I also work at a high school so we have Spirit Days, which is why I have a small collection of Halloween and Christmas tops, but that's not "normal" gear. If anything, we just shift to seasonal colors, textures, and plaids even though it's still 80 degrees in December. I'd prefer to see garish reindeer sweaters over the tacky PJs and skimpy leggings/booty shorts I have to look at, though.
Much of this is true in Spain as well. It's usually tourists who undress in public, thinking they are in a tropical country beach resort. 😂
I follow a women’s travel fashion FB group and what you say is so true! The prints and outfits that I see posted are what you’d see in Mexico, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations. We’ve travelled extensively in Italy during the summer and fall months, from the northern tip to the south and across as well, we also travelled with family who live in various parts of Italy. I saw these prints on tourists and the Italian women were definitely not dressed that way, I agree with you that Spain would be similar, as would Italy and Portugal. My niece spent the month of July in Croatia, she lives in Europe, and she said she could spot the international tourists from a mile away in their tropical prints and outfits.
I live in an ancient city in Sicily, and it pains me to see tourists strolling along streets and in shops, as if they were still on the beach. Even in the evening
Oh no, not the tropical country beach resort. 💅
Tout a fait d acord avec toi, Alice. La façon de s'habiller en france est presque la même que en Espagne, bien que dans le sud les femmes et aussi les hommes, s'habillent plus flashy, mais pas negligemment. Salutatons cordiales dès Barcelone.
@laurie3753Much the same way that, as a child, when we went to the beach in Florida we could always tell the tourists from the North and Canada. The men would have on plaid shorts and argile socks with shoes meant to be worn with dress pants. They always had white legs sticking out of those plaid shorts. My sister and I got a big laugh out of their attire I guess much as you laugh at tourists in France because you think you are so much better than they are. Guess what. In America we can always spot the French because they act superior and they stink.
The Paris look is beautiful, stylish and chic, however, I do like to see personality and creativity with fashion, we are all different and to reflect our personalities with individuality has got to be celebrated xx
I'm from the US and only wear my athletic clothing strictly for athletic activities. I don't wear Halloween shirts or reindeer sweaters at Christmas either. Big logos are tacky. We are definitely on the same page! French Chic style is the way to go!
It probably depends on where you live in the US. I live in New Jersey, fancy part. I secretly laugh at women walking with their brands and nails freshly done and way too long.
@valeriehartman3705 I agree that it depends where you live. In the Pacific Northwest, casual and comfort is the norm, and one is not judged for it. People who dress more formally are not judged, either.
@jeanetteh.9240
There's a difference between casual comfort (& sloppy)
Suspect many from over
there cross that line most
days (& are on the wrong
side of it)
& yet on some of those islands
across the water from Seattle
u will find Artists & Writers
sometimes who understand
the difference at least to
a point so I shan't say it's
all of them. A large quantity
do do the active wear or
more like loungewear for
indoors only as outerwear
& that's just not acceptable
here or in France.
Some chavs in London do it
& then there is the oversized
& scruffy thing altogether
but chavs are not
considered stylish & people
try to ignore them or
sometimes tut to themselves.
(Billy Eilish copied her
whole aesthetic from
some of those too - they
couldn't sell her as bleach
blonde slightly chubby
Uber-Nepo Valleygurl one step
from the Kardashians
obviously so that's worked
for her) but chavs are not
considered to be dressed
appropriately.
Any of the chav looks
are seen as low class
& sloppy (most people
do not like any of it)
As an American, I agree with everything you say, but I have to say that nobody in the U.S. with any sense of style will wear holiday clothing seriously. If we do wear it, it is as a joke. We might have a holiday party with an ugly holiday sweater contest and the person who wears the tackiest outfit wins a prize. It’s all in good fun, worn only to the special holiday party, often an office party. This is why these pieces are sold at places like Target. Also, Moms might wear holiday clothes to their young children’s school holiday parties. Young children (4 and under) just love it when their moms display this kind of spirit! But otherwise, we do not wear these pieces!! On another note, It’s good to know that French women don’t wear tanks with built in bras. I really dislike the look! The padding looks terrible! Thank you for a nicely put together video! Very helpful. Oh, one last thing-I only see Uggs and pajama outfits on Gen Z in the states. More mature women know better! ❤
Yes ..."the ugly christmas sweater" parties ...that's it just for fun!!🤣 & it depends where you live...in Manhattan people are pretty sharp looking but IMO, I am not to keen on "casual work day" outfits..they are WAY TOO casual in the US
I'm afraid this is not true. Many adults wear holiday themed outfits without a trace of irony. We hosted an ugly Christmas sweater party at our ad agency one year and many were offended.
@donnajohnson6227Wow! Where did this happen?
@donnajohnson6227yikes! Glad I don't work there!
The jewelry is pretty.
Thank you! Would love to see what kind of shoes Parisian women wear in the winter. 😊
Botas 👢, mocasines y zapatillas 👟 de calle
I am guilty of wearing leggings all the time, but none of that other stuff. When I visit France, Italy or anywhere in Europe, I don't wear them. I do my best to be respectful and modest while there
A interesting video would be about the typical clothes French women have. It seems that they probably are more minimalist and have basics (a few blazers, a couple nice black dresses, several pairs of shoes and pocketbooks), etc. vs. huge closets full of clothes and they are focused more on looking polished every day and not worrying if they wear something more than once per week to the office or out.
Alice_in_Paris_Official If this is true, bravo! What did I win, and how do I contact you?
The US definitely has its own style. For all sorts of reasons of course. We are such a mix of cultures. French Americans made dress in French style, Italian Americans dress in Italian style and so forth. I find that elegantly and sophisticated outfits are worn by older women usually those with comfortable income, and professionals. I think French style is lovely, however, I use a bunch of color in some instances because one I am Mexican American and it’s culturally, acceptable or even expected, and I work in the arts. I also live on the coast, so our coastal style is mixed in. The only pattern I wear are stripes every now and again, I love them. And all of my clothes are organic cottons, and linens and silks. I love my wool coats also but I don’t have a chance to wear them often unfortunately.
Which "French Ahm cns"
are those dear? (& no
Quebecois
is not the same thing)
Unfortunately many Ahm
cns dress in very sloppy
ways (& most of it has
nothing to do with
"Other Cultures".
Italian-Ahm cns
Dress nothing like
real Italians -
those of Swedish
or Dutch Heritage
neither.
I am not Mexican American but I have loved bright colors since I was a teen but notice a lot of Americans don’t wear it. It’s a bit more now than in the past though
Great explanation of all of these looks. Also I just have to say that your makeup is absolutely gorgeous. It's so subtle and natural-looking and complements your skin and hair beautifully.
I wish American women would start dressing more like French women! I’m so over the pajamas and athleisure looks. I have Uggs but I wear them in the winter as slippers because I work from home and they are super cozy.
I wish French people would stop waving the white flags.
Check out the airport! Absolutely sloppy people! Crocs sweat pants sports bras and cut off jeans shorts along with flip flops...revealing leggings and too tight clothing...
I don't mind the Uggs because they're so incredibly comfortable for people with Raynaud's Syndrome. Women ruined their feet wearing uncomfortable pointed toe heels for so long, if someone chooses to wear Uggs, I'm glad they're comfortable for once. Crocs, however, should be outlawed -- they're disgusting.
I hate leggings and stretch pants so I l hope those someday go out
Thank you so much Alice! This is really useful information and I know you must have done a lot of research on this! Very delicate content, bravo 🎉
Could not agree more ,leggings are not trousers some sights are burnt on my retinas.l think people dont have a fall length mirror they would not go out like it.
Very good video and great advice.Class is timeless.
I love the classic style, Bravo! ❤
100% agree with your advices. Contemporary fashion often prioritizes fleeting trends and mass production over the rich cultural narratives and craftsmanship that once defined style, resulting in a homogenized aesthetic that feels disconnected from deeper meaning.
Excellent information and advice! Thank you❤️
I am with Americans on this one. I don’t like Ugg boots and don’t wear PJ in public places, but I refuse to pay a fortune for labels. Comfort and simplicity without breaking budget - that is American fashion. There are extremes, but these idiots are everywhere.
French fashion does not mean expensive labels.
Style does not require lots of money, just considered choices.
I love my Ugg boots but only wear them around my house. And I’ve always preferred my logos on the inside of my clothes
As a European soul who lives in the USA, I approve this video! 🤩 My whole family from my mom's side all live in Paris, so I am heavily influenced by Parisian style thank God! I also love the natural face & physique of French girls. Here, in the states, most get fake boobs, lips, hair extentions, fake nails etc unfortunately
Agreed. It’s refreshing to see women who are not shot up with Botox and fillers. It blows my mind that women in their 20s in the states are getting cosmetic procedures. I am 54 and have never done anything other than facials (same with my friends of the same age or older) and people act like we are unicorns. It used to be the other way around! P.S: it’s fine if women do these things to feel better. It’s just not my thing.😊
Where USA goes UK follows-tattoos false eyelashes big lips leggings so fine that bottoms are visible false breasts and now M & S sell padded bottoms too. It looks coarse.
Most? I know of a lot of women who have done those things…but I know more that have not. Fake nails would be the most common. And i do hate fake nails - horrible toxic chemicals on your fingertips, and so obviously fake, I don’t see the appeal.
So American ladies are absolutely like Russian ladies then 😅
💯- I appreciate the minimalist look and I think Americans are slowly heading back that way. I had my lips filled years ago and hated it, so I have since learned to embrace my thinner lips as natural and "meant to be." "Less is more" has always been my motto and it's perfect for my type B personality. The men and women I know are tired of the fake, overdone, high maintenance trends that have convinced 20 year olds they need ridiculous procedures, so I hope more people start to love their natural beauty.
Saved in Good Advice file. Thank you for the guidance! 💜
I’m from the US and the styles you are describing are not something I see here either for the most part unless it’s a joke or a an absolutely terrible dresser. Style is style wherever you are, bad style is bad style wherever you are. I’m in Paris now and a lot of locals are breaking out of these old rules and they will tell you so.
You have chosen lovely templates and your instruction was clear and simple. Thank you.
I love the French woman style! Beautiful
SHE’S SIMPLY GORGEOUS & CLASSY.
Alice, I appreciated your point on seasonal dressing. It would seem the French, and certainly other countries, own more versatile clothing pieces that can be worn most of the year because closets and homes, in general, are smaller in size therefore necessitating a more streamlined wardrobe. So other than French women not wearing these seasonal “outfits and pieces” because of fashion and style preferences, it would also appear that they do not align with their lifestyle and housing realities.
I lived in Italy and the UK so know this is true but there are such things as wardrobes and armoires.
I needed a refresher on normal clothing! I am coming out of a very professional work place into something more casual and I couldn't figure out a good balance. This helped a lot. Thank you
Fantastic show!! You MUST give this message to all North American woman! I receive compliments from other woman everyday because I dress in a feminine stylish clean intentional but relaxed way; French, I dress like a French woman in Toronto & I stick out because they are all in gym wear out in the streets.
Same here in Washington, DC. Heck, I even “dress” to walk the dog.
Same here in Montréal, I live in a condo building and women would not go to the recuperation room, any hour, in pyjama.
I loved this! I am planning a trip and this was so helpful I subscribed to the channel. You speak English so well, what a resource you are to all of us! ❤❤
I live at the beach in Europe and all the streets and sidewalks are cobbled. Practicality rules here .. trainers and lug-sole shoes are de riguer to navigate the local topography. Casual dressing for the hot and humid climate…
Thank you this was very very helpful
These "big logos"are made by the French and Italian designers.
Exactly 😂😂😂
Yes. Because Americans buy them!
And Spanish design houses.
but they create it only for you…. in the US😂
@BerlinoParis, Actually I believe that they're made in their country of origin.
I loved this video! I thought you explained everything perfectly. I also loved the cutaway examples. I just subscribed!
As a Canadian with a French family history, I discovered that I have inadvertently been following many of these styling tips. Goal is to still be comfortable while looking stylish. French women also tend to purchase skin care products to maintain a healthy complexion, rather than create a mask of foundation. Your skin appears glowing and so healthy, Alice😊French hairstyles also tend to be more classic, and lower maintenance. In cooler temperatures, I like to wear a high quality silk scarf drapped simply around my neck/shoulders or tied on my handbag. Thanks for your respectful, yet honest commentary.
I love your style ! You've given me some great inspiration.
If we’re talking about looking polished, I am opposed to white trainers with anything.
There are so many options for comfortable footwear , like well made ankle boots.
Agreed. I am not wearing sneakers (or trainers) at all. I think they look awful with dresses and skirts. It's a very nerdy look. I think boots look so much better and can be just as comfortable . Also I'm not wearing Mary Jane's. Those things are so ugly. And no ballet flats for me either.
Finally! Someone who actually agrees with me that trainers are inappropriate outside of sport or exercise situations, and ruin any other outfit! Years from now, we’ll look at photos from this era and say, “What were we thinking?”. Won’t we? 😮
@HildaCollier-i7k Totally agree with you. Sneakers are for the gym or working out. Ballet flats? They look cute, but they are the most impractical shoes ever if you live in a city. They have wafer thin soles, so if you're doing a lot of walking on city sidewalks in them, the bottoms of your feet will take a pounding (ask me how I know). You can't wear socks with them if the weather is a bit cool. It's raining outside? Congratulations, your feet are going to get soaked and you'll have rainwater sloshing around in your shoes (again, ask me how I know. That was the last time I ever wore ballet flats). If you live in suburbia and go everywhere in your car, maybe they work for you. Not worth the money for me, though.
@HildaCollier-i7kI agree but unfortunately I’m dealing with some issues with my one foot and trainers are the only option currently. I hope this problem heals soon!
We shouldn't be dependent on fashion or anyone else's opinion. Everyone has the right to wear what they want. And this doesn't depend on their country of origin. It depends on the taste and aesthetics of a particular person (girl, woman, grandmother). For example, I don't like what this sweet French girl advises wearing. Sometimes deliberate simplicity looks childish or masculine. And I would never dress like that because I don't like it. They're discussing wearing boots here, which I, for example, find awful and inelegant! I love sneakers with any outfit, and for me personally, they're stylish. And the opinion of someone who dictates what I wear doesn't matter to me. I vote for femininity and attractiveness in image, for the eradication of vulgarity (😉 boobs, false eyelashes, and huge lips that no one wears anymore), but I also oppose coarse masculine clothing in a woman's wardrobe.
Very nice video!! Thank you for posting
I am from the Midwest in the US. I have never worn any of these items for the exact reasons you have included and I’ve taught my 20 year old daughter the same. I’ve taught her modesty, classic and timeless clothes are always the best choice. Adding a little edge makes it interesting and chic, but always to remain smart and elegant.
Modesty is NOT what this is about!!!
Even if you get to the same trends European women follow when they dress you do it for very different reasons. This is not about convincing women to cover their bodies because they have to be modest. In fact many European women who follow the approach of the video go topless on the beach with zero issues. This is about personal style and making an effort to look good, not about policing womenwear or slutshaming
What I remember about my trips to Paris is that French women had the best shoes.
Wonderful style advice!! ⭐
hi Alice, could you do a video on perfumes? like the top ones preferred by french women, both EDP and cologne? and another one on how do french women look chic in cold weather when temperatures are low? thank you
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justine leconte perfume video
She makes great videos, she is a French designer.
Wonderful, Alice. Thank you
Quelle belle surprise = je m'habille déjà comme une française (quel soulagement)! Merci beaucoup. xx
Thank you. I would love to change my wardrobe soon.
Love your video but people need to stop comparing and competeing.
I partially agree. Comparing for the sake of knowledge is understandable. But competing with this "I would never" attitude is ridiculous. People can wear whatever they want. If someone has that much time to be judgemental, they have too much time on their hands and should go pick up a hobby.
I don't think it should be taken that seriously. People DO wear what they want, clearly. But as a world traveler, I love comparing cultural differences and learning the how and why behind such things as daily dress. And I consider sharing tips with people who would like to change up their style is more helpful than critical. While I wish I didn't see PJs in public, I don't think anything is going to stop it at this point.
Thank you for this video! Lovely.
Vous avez raison! J’essaie de visiter Paris plutôt que possible pour pratiquer parler français, et j’ai remarqué tous les choses ce dont vous avez renseigné.
This is great. All the tips really work the best 🎉
i always pull myself together when i go out and i'm an old lady!
i never wear jeans - and seldom wear pants unless the occasion requires it and always wear a hat if it's cold and in the sun.
i do have designer clothes - but w/the label INSIDE the item - not splashed all over the outside.
i wear skirts or dresses and a little jewelry - earrings all the time and perhaps a cameo when wearing a scarf.
and i always wear real shoes too - but not heels anymore - those days are long gone!
i receive compliments - from men and women - about my clothing all the time and men never fail to open the door for me or allow me to pass before them and offer to help with anything that's heavy. it's quite extraordinary.
the other thing i take care with is my posture - or deportment, as it was called in the olden days lol!
i like to cycle and for some strange reason - this always turns heads! men like women on bikes lol!
pulling myself together seems to bring out the manliness in men and i love it - even at my ripe old age!
and i always always always - look in the mirror before heading out the door to see if i look presentable!
of course, my granny was a clothing designer - so i may have inherited a sense of fashion from her and my mum always had us dress appropriately when we were children.
but one thing about the french - they and the italians are the most fashionable and well dressed people in the world - hands down! no one compares!
voila!
Thank you for sharing - very helpful, and you explain very well.
I'd like my pearl on a silver or white gold chain, please. 😊
Naturally drawn to all the things you pointed out must be my French heritage. Especially the pearl pieces!
@Aliceinparis, can you please make a video on how French women dress during harsh winters in snow weather. The kind of weather that we have in Colorado, Wisconsin, etc. Maybe separate videos on shoes, accessories and outerwear.
I agree! I often see outfits that are French style that would not work in cold, snowy conditions.
Great video I enjoyed every example. Well, done.❤
Yes yes yes but I have seen a lot of French women with logo bags - not so much other things but all over Paris, French women with lux logo bags and in the resale shops French women shopping for lux logo bags… :)
Lovely! Thanks a lot🤗❣️
My favorite jewelry is also that combining pearls and yellow gold elements, like the Starry Night necklace, which I also have and love. I think the gold elements, as well as certain newer designs, make these classics look updated. At my age, 65, a classic pearl strand feels a bit frumpy, as if I’ve been wearing the same thing all my life. I also love gold pendant necklaces, like my fleur-de-lys one. Unfortunately, gold is so incredibly expensive now that billionaire investors are hoarding it all as bullion in bank vaults, that gold often means “gold”, i.e. plated/vermeil. For us non-rich people, solid-gold pieces have to be very, very modest, but they are still much better quality, last forever and have intrinsic value, unlike the plated pieces. Before the 2008 financial crisis when this gold hoarding became extreme, gold jewelry was relatively affordable, one could still find a small pair of solid 14K earrings, say, for about $100. Those were the days, I wish I had bought more!
Thank you for your comments and suggestions!❤Merry Christmas...Charming accent!❤
As a Latvian woman who became American in Miami, I approve this message. This is not just French, European women’s standards in general, you won’t see Russian women in Miami in flip flops but mostly leather slides too. I don’t even own a pair of flip flops. Haha! And I live in Miami summer weather so that should put things in perspective. My husband too has only one pair of flip flops for jujitsu, that’s it. My daughters are 4 & 9 and clearly show preference for dressing as Europeans. ❤
Lovely video! I enjoyed seeing the "What to wear instead" photos. ❤
I’ve seen people wearing literally pajama and fuzzy slippers outdoors! Like they just rolled out of bed. That sherpa/faux fur will collect dust and dirt like crazy and you can’t wash i! I hope they at least throw the pajama in the wash and don’t get back in bed again with it but considering the slipper situation which are worn in the house as outdoors that is not likely to happen.
Love this thank you so much
My Mother & I are traveling from US to Paris next April or May). We’ll be ages 45 & 68. We wear similar size & can share some clothing items-Please help us curate an appropriate packing list for two weeks! We’ll be walking a lot & doing touristy things- and want to be respectful. We love your channel & thank you in advance! Merci!
hello check my playlist what to wear in paris 😊 but also check the video next week 😊
@Aliceinparisofficialthank you!
You can tell she really appreciates her collection, she not only displays them *amzrepe* but also keeps them in tip-top condition
Loved all of it and I agree wholeheartedly
6:15 I agree with almost all, except for the jeans: ALL of my French colleagues and friends wore tight jeans, (moulant) for at least 10 years. ALL of them, even when they've gone out of style.
Bonjour from Toronto. I'm a hairstylist here and I share your vlogs with my clients always❤
I’m Belgian and when I go to France, even in Paris, I’m not that impressed with the way French women dress. Quite classical and conservative. There are exceptions of course. When I go to Italy instead, I see many women of all ages who really make an effort to stand out with bold jewelry, daring colors, sexy designs…
I agree. In my opinion, Italian women are chic, stylish, and their styles look lively.
I agree. French style seems to lack that playfulness too.
The idea is not to try hard to be stylish, sexy, _______, (fill in the blank). Being chic means having a level of effortlessness. It seems a more contrived look is more your style, which is perfectly ok. I love Italian style as well but French style is not in your face because elegance is a whisper, a suggestion, and not direct. It's quiet luxury and quiet sexiness etc. It never screams or says, "Look at me". Instead, you just notice the subtle sophistication. Someone who is confident doesn't need to broadcast sultriness; they just exude it.
I like French style, I do not want to look sexy all the time
i'll agree with this - french is more conservative (and a little boring) and italian more interestng
Agree with your analysis completely.