The Parisian Woman's Guide to Style

by Virginie Morana

The women of Paris have always been recognized as the world leaders of a classic, sophisticated look, that certain je ne sais quoi which has held such mystique for style-conscious women around the world.

Here two native Parisians demonstrate what it takes to achieve the look of la petite parisienne, from building a collection of chic, timeless pieces (what the Parisian woman looks for in color, line, etc.) to choosing accessories, jewelry, perfume, and more. In addition, the book provides complete listings of not-to-be-missed Parisian boutiques, plus an indispensable glossary of French fashion terms. At once a practical style guide and a charming homage to one of the most popular destinations in the world, this colorful volume reveals the elusive secrets of Parisian chic.

Genres: Fashion

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 1999

Reviews

[Henry]

- Always favor the youth who understand the industry (especially the history of the industry) well enough: they're young enough to break the mold of the status quo. However, avoid people who understand the industry on the superficial level without depth: they don't know what they don't know. The truth is between tradition and innovation

- Fashion truly changes over time - there are never such thing as "timeless classic" (even the "timeless chanel bag" has to have the modern spin of "looking old" in order to blend into tie fashion of today). While many item of the book might be fashionable, today it screams outdated with a very heavy 90s vibe

[Marie]

The specific information in this book is very dated (c. 1999). However, the principles of garb, accessories and scent are timeless. Three stars for this fashionable mother/daughter tome.

[Anita]

“ Let’s Shop ”

A nice little book with photos, I’m certainly getting a feel for the type of clothing to be worn.
Was a very quick read, covered the basics.

[Suzanne]

10 years old but still good observations, and a 2-page glossary of French words about clothing!

[Sue]

An interesting read.

[Cooper]

A classic book about fashion. There's nothing particularly revealing, but the photos and comments are a nice reminder of how one can add personal touches to ones style.