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Parisian-Approved Summer Fashion Trends
- Striped Button-Up: Organic Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Shirt, $40
- Silky Midi Skirt: Washable Silk Skirt, $70
- Flowy Blouse: European Linen Square-Neck Swing Top, $42
- Sleek-Looking Ballet Flats: Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flats, $68
- Breezy Maxi Dress: Organic Cotton Poplin Spaghetti-Strap Maxi Dress, $80
Living in New York City, I’m surrounded by endless outfit inspiration from the moment I step outside my apartment door. Still, I’m constantly tapping my friends outside the city limits about what they’re currently wearing and what trends they wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole.
One of my close friends is based in Paris and fully immersed in polished French-girl style, so she’s become my go-to for insights into the most-worn pieces in her fashion capital (and what’s considered passé). Below, find the effortless, Parisian-approved styles she’s wearing this summer, along with shoppable picks for each from Quince.
Skipping: Stiff, Overly-Tailored Button-Up Shirts
Wearing: Relaxed-Fitting, Striped Button-Up Shirts
Organic Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Shirt
French girls remain loyal to striped button-up shirts in bright, eye-catching shades during the summer, according to my friend’s observations. Instead of stiff, tight-fitting styles, though, they are opting for more relaxed, free-flowing silhouettes, like this option from Quince. The 100 percent cotton poplin top can be worn on its own or thrown over a solid tee for an easy yet refined summer outfit.
Skipping: Jorts
Wearing: Silky Midi Skirts
Washable Silk Skirt
Jorts, or jean shorts, are a summer staple for us in the States, but my Paris-based friend says French girls are opting for a more elegant, comfy alternative: silky midi skirts. She noted that the style can be dressed up or down, whether you wear it with sandals and a button-up during the day or a blouse and kitten heels at night. This 100 percent mulberry silk option from Quince has a satin finish and comes in 16 sophisticated colors and patterns. It has a hidden elastic waistband, but the best feature is that the silk is still safe to toss in the washing machine.
Skipping: Baby Tees
Wearing: Flowy, Short-Sleeve Blouses
European Linen Square-Neck Swing Top
My Parisian friend says flowy, ethereal blouses are another easy-to-wear staple for summer in the city of love. Instead of throwing on a baby tee or tank top on a sweltering hot day, this European linen short-sleeve blouse is an airy alternative that looks more put together. Style it with the coordinating high-waisted linen shorts for a relaxed two-piece look that’ll keep you cool and ready for a Euro summer vacation.
Skipping: Jelly Shoes
Wearing: Ballet Flats
Italian Leather Glove Ballet Flats
Despite their popularity, jelly flats aren’t on French cool-girls’ shopping lists this season. Instead, my friend suggests slipping into glove-like ballet flats, like this pair from Quince. Made from buttery-soft Italian leather, the simple, luxe-looking style would look right at home in a Parisian-inspired wardrobe. They feature an ortholite insole with extra padding and cushioned arch support, so you can take a pain-free stroll around town, whether on sidewalks or cobblestone streets.
Skipping: Micro Mini Dresses
Wearing: Breezy Maxi Dresses
Organic Cotton Poplin Spaghetti-Strap Maxi Dress
From my POV, it seems like NYC It Girls aren’t ready to bid adieu to micro hemlines just yet. At the same time, my friend noticed that Parisians are fully embracing breezy maxi dresses for summer. This cotton poplin option from Quince looks like it belongs on a trip to the rolling vineyards of the French countryside. Style it with ballet flats and a silk scarf, and you have the no-fail French-girl-approved summer outfit—no passport necessary.
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