Introduction

Paris Fashion Week has officially ended; no more planting two kisses on the cheeks of strangers, no more being swarmed by street style photographers and no more collections from the European capital of cool. Until next season, our dose of va va voom is back in storage.

However, fear not. The end of show season doesn’t mark the end of your personal style and today we look towards our French counterparts for some much needed inspiration. We’ve previously covered Berlin grunge and Monaco elegance – now it’s all about Parisian chic.

Casual tailoring is paired with slacks, boots and overcoats for a laid-back yet polished look. The key is to keep things classic. Don’t ever overwork your look or go with novelty trends; they’re about as Parisian as my Doncaster-born aunt Margaret. Simply incorporate clean cut lines, concentrate on understated elegance and you’re halfway to sartorial victory…

Get The Look: Parisian Chic

Parisian Chic Lookbook

Before we start, let’s take a look at some recent campaign images and lookbooks that epitomise the type of aesthetic we are looking to create today:

The Overcoat

Whether it’s a Burberry-esque trench coat or a coloured blazer, Parisian style centres on the art of layering.

For spring/summer, I think we can all agree that the pea coat is just a little too thick; yes, British weather is temperamental but sweating is not chic in any capital city. Ever.

Pair muted tones with precision stitching, upturned collars or top buttons fastened. It’s all about crafting the perfect silhouette that subtly shows your style credentials. Parisian sartorialists always look crisp, well-turned out and full of confidence. Ensure sleeves are perfectly fitted, with just a peak of your bottom layer for extra points – it’s the small details that make any outfit.