10 Wardrobe Essentials to master the French Style | Parisian chic MUST HAVES | French Beauty Secrets

Hi dear friends, let me know what are some of your timeless wardrobe essentials :) I'm very curious to know your must-haves. Have a great day! xoxo

For the colder months, I have a grey cashmere rollback that still looks new and has seen me through a decade of winters now. Two gorgeous long charcoal grey wool knitted skirts - one fluted, one straight - that never fail to get compliments, and whether paired with flat boots or high heeled boots, the look is always elegant. And because its charcoal grey, its the perfect colour foil for any other colour of sweater or boots. I love those skirts so much that I was able to find the same ones online years later, so now I own two of each. And of course, being winter, I have a timeless MaxMara coat (101801 coat), and a cream puffer jacket that have seen me through many winters and they will continue to do so. Knowing how to look after your clothes and footwear, and knowing how to store them will make all the difference in being able to enjoy your favourite and classic items for years, especially if you have invested in quality items.

Your hair is GORGEOUS, Angela! 🥰

I found a beautiful Burberry trench from a vintage shop. It still set me back but was a fraction of the price - a great investment. Also consider one with a removable lining to go through more seasons

The sophisticate eyeshadow palette from Charlotte Tilbury and Chanel red lipstick in Pirate create the classic french look, in my opinion.

I love a trench coat but for me, a navy trench coat is my favourite. I have never found a neutral trench that looked good on me. By the way, Burberry also makes navy trench coats and they’re fabulous.

Great tips! The only difference I would add is for a purse: I think that if your outfit is already quite neutral, this is where you can add a bolder statement, to treat the purse as the highlight piece. I sew, knit and male most of my own clothes (I studied fashion design in my undergrad and have been sewing since a teenager), but this summer, I made a purse in a bright green. I wore it almost every day because it’s such a perfect colour to highlight grey, brown, black, almost everything went with the green purse because it didn’t match with anything. And I was constantly stopped in the street to ask where I got the purse. I think we’re trying for timeless clothing but also balancing that with personal style.

Silk turtlenecks from Lilysilk are wonderful and elegant for fall/winter, blazers yes, handbags, (my obsession) and Nike sneakers or loafers. Being retired, don’t wear dresses anymore, except a linen shirtdress in summer. My timeless pieces are white jeans or white or beige trousers, white leather sneakers, and a Chanel bag, the Trendy CC is my favorite style.

These are great tips and I find that I do find French women to look effortlessly dressed. Lately, I have been loving black....not just tops but jeans and trousers. All black even with navy, I find to be very French!!

I LOVE PARISIAN CHIC. EVEN THEIR COMFY the whole Aroma of their style. Love this. Thank you

I have a couple of black dresses, but I prefer trousers (pants, for us Americans) and have a selection of black pants and black tops that can take the place of a little black dress.

My husband and I recently went to London and Paris on vacation, and I couldn't believe how many women wore trench coats! One of the many wonderful surprises of our trip! I fell in love with the look and after many try ons, bought one of my very own. Wore it for several days in London, and have greatly enjoyed wearing it back home in the U.S. Also love how chic and classy it makes me feel! Highly recommend investing in one...instantly improves your confidence!!

French Sole has cute ballerina flats. This has inspired me to do a closet clean out. I truly need to edit my wardrobe.

I wear peplum tops a lot in the summer. I wear a pair of olive green carpenter paints that I got from the thrift store. They are really cute. I like comfortable foot wear. I wear mary jane style sneakers.

I would recommend Acquascutum instead of Burberry for a trench. Burberry's lining is too recognizable and it becomes a target for thieves, you can't relax when you need to take it off in a restaurant, etc.

Fitted turtlenecks for fall and winter. Silky camisole for spring and summer. I live in the Pacific Northwest and have a super rainy climate…the trench coat has been such a great change from my usual gross raincoat. I also bought an umbrella for the first time in my life this fall!

I love all of these tips and have most of them except for the trench coat as I live in Florida but I’m a classic girl. Thanks!

This video was really helpful and straight to the point! Thank you for all the work that you put in these videos. Your French series are my favorite.

Great video!

I have a couple of Burberry trench coats and was unable to find a tan color that was flattering for my skin tone. My solution is to use a scarf close to my face, in colors that are flattering. My other trench coats are navy and a gorgeous red, which I love wearing on a grey and gloomy day. Longevity is perfect, too. My “newest” Burberry is twelve years old. Aside from my Burberry coats, I think my most timeless pieces are silk scarves. Some are expensive investment pieces, some made by local artisans, and others just caught me eye.