Coco Chanel said “La mode passe, le style reste”. So this week in honour of Bastille Day and all things French I went in search of the classic pieces in every wardrobe. Pieces that are not only tres Francais but the must haves everyone should own. I searched high and low for hours online searching in all different prices for what I wanted. Sometimes what I find in the shops is never on their website. Oh la la! Then I found what I was looking for on French Vogue.com . Why look any further? There is no one with more authority on French style than French Vogue.
Voila! The top ten French Vogue wardrobe essentials to inspire you. Sure, some of these pieces are expensive but Zut Alors: can’t we all dream?
The best jeans from Currentelliott.com
The best white tank from Shopadam.com
The best ballet flats from Repetto.com
The best white shirt (above top) from Cosstores.com
The best Trench from Burberry.com
The best classic black pants from Gucci.com
The best cashmere knit from eric-bompard.com
The best blazer from Alexandermcqueen.com
The best black pumps from Christianlouboutin.com
The best little black dress Lanvin.com
TIP: Use this a guide to find something that suits your budget. But if you are a time poor dag who never gets to the shops: never fear FiFi is here! Over the next few weeks I will hunt down less expensive versions so getting your own French wardrobe will be as easy as un, deux, trois!
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this is perfect, im all about establishing a classic wardrobe at the moment. I already have the heels, and am looking forward to the less expensive versions as well!!
merci beaucoup fifi!! J’adore les stripes avec les jeans, (ahem pardon the french) but how can i stop looking like a hick??!!
Oh god I’ve been searching for some jeans JUST like those Current Elliot ones. Where are they on their website tho and how do I get them?!
Hi Vic, I have had a quick look online and you can buy the Current Elliot ‘boyfriend’ jeans at
http://www.revolveclothing.com/brandpages/CurrentElliott.jsp
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Current_Elliot/All
http://www.shopbop.com/current-elliott/br/v=1/2534374302104951.htm?extid=PS_Google_SC_Australia&s_kwcid=TC|8267|%2Bcurrent%20%2Belliot%20jeans||S|b|6493748668
http://us.asos.com/search/current-elliot?hrd=1&q=current+elliot
http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/current-elliott/cat-jeans/items.aspx?oby=7&cur=USD&gclid=CMP2q8rriaoCFYULHAodZ1qKyw
You can also buy a very similar pair at Just Jeans called S Fit Straight Vintage Jean for $79
Hi Carebear! What do you mean looking like a hick in a stripe tee and jeans? Never ! You can only look chic! I suggest adding simple ballet flats or fabulous heels with cute shrunken blazer and you can look great !
Thrilled you are all loving the classic french wardrobe essentials ! It’s all about building up key pieces that will last and then you just add a few fashion pieces to sex it up !