How do I dress today? Tips from a genuine Parisian to dress well (always!)
The ABC of fashion in the new style guide by Inès de la Fressange.
In terms of tips for dressing well (always!) And decalogues to avoid getting the wrong look (never!) One of the certainties of fashion is: when in doubt, first listen to a Parisian. So much so that who better than the model and style icon Inès de la Fressange can (re) return to the bookstore to rattle off tips to "invent a stylish look in every situation, and only with essential items"? That is: how to (re) use every day, and wisely, what you already have in your closet?
Pioneer of style guides (well before the guide to how to be a Parisian by Caroline De Maigret) and stylist, Parisian not by birth but by adoption, together with Sophie Gachet Inès she again collected her advice in How do I dress you today? ( L'Ippocampo), a new style guide that answers the question: why are Parisian women more chic?, Always and in all situations? We have collected 10 in which you might find yourself, from the most curious to the funniest.
1. How do I dress for ... "an increase request"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? "Navy blazer, light blue jeans, a white T-shirt, black belt and lace-ups, and a classic watch."
2. How do I dress for ... a "lunch with a great-aunt who hasn't flipped through a fashion magazine since 1970"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? "High-waisted trousers, ruffled blouse, platform sandals, imprimé foulard and a rhinestone necklace".
3. How do I dress for ... "a dinner on the sand"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? "Long shirt dress and black trousers, slave sandals, straw bag and bracelets".
4. How I dress for ... a Tinder date (and no surprise Kinder!)
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Tweed jacket, raw denim jeans, black tank top, belt and décolletées ".
5. How I dress for ... the night when "my ex invites me to dinner"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Velvet jacket, pencil skirt, caraco, black décolletées and a classic watch ".
6. How do I dress for ... "a dinner without a dress code"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Black tuxedo jacket, black trousers, black T-shirt, black pumps and a black handbag ".
7. How do I dress to ... "visit the Eiffel Tower"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Caban, blue jeans, crew neck sweater, lace-up sneakers and a postwoman ".
8. How I dress for ... the day I go "for sales, but I dress like a garage owner"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Combinaison suit, T-shirt, sneakers with elastic and a shopper bag ".
9. How do I dress for ... a "museum fan" afternoon
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Denim jacket, black dress and lace-up sneakers, rhinestone bracelets and a postwoman ".
10. How I dress for ... a Saturday in a "fashion farm"
The ingredients of Inés for the perfect look? Khaki military jacket, long floral dress, heavy sweater, belt and rubber boots "
