As Geraldine Stutz said, "Fashion says 'Me too', and style says 'Only me'." It's still true today, and I love that you teach this in your videos, Marie-Anne.
I am not French, however I agree with you on all points. I have worn classic, understated clothing since I was a very young girl. I wanted a suit when I was 13. I buy nice quality clothes and wear them for years.
Well thought out and presented. It use to be most clothing manufacturers focused on basics then added a few trends. Now it’s quite the opposite. Finding nice basics is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. I am a serial outfit repeater! I really appreciate a quiet style.
My lovely grandmother always told me that if one article of your outfit is of unquestionable quality, the impression you'll give is that everything else is of the same quality too. It could be a good watch, a necklace, a bracelet, shoes, a handbag, or a piece of clothing. As for what others think: I dress to please myself, and I do end up wearing the same classic pieces over and over again. As a single parent, when my kids were growing up, I had a pretty limited clothing budget. And I have received many compliments for an outfit that was purchased at a thrift or consignment store!
My suspicions are confirmed, I am really French!😄🇫🇷 These rules come easily to me and I have followed them for a long time but it's thanks to my Mom that I have. Thank you Mom! Timeless style rules to remember - they serve everyone well. Great video as always. ♥️👏
I agree, my mom had impeccable taste. Two things she taught me: first you should wear your clothes, your clothes shouldn’t wear you and that people remember prints and color so, if you wear them they better be good. I’m a chronic outfit reapeater and live for neutrals. Living in the southern part of the US this philosophy of dress perplexes people.
Thank you for this information. When I was younger I use to dress elegant and classy but over the years my clothes are more casual and I hate it , it makes me feel old and frumpy. Since lockdown I have had a chance to reassess my life especially my wardrobe and now I am on a mission to having a classic, elegant wardrobe again❤️
I loved your video. When I was 20 I was blessed with a trip to Paris. I was told that a French woman might only buy one really great wardrobe piece a year instead of a multitude of trendy sale items. For example, investing in a fine tailored suit. Here I am now at 60, cleaning out my closet and trying to now cultivate the classic wardrobe. I wish I had adopted this practice 40 years ago! 🇺🇸🇫🇷
Great outfits deserve an encore! I struggle with health related fatigue and having several favourite outfits which I regularly wear is so much easier. Decision fatigue is very real.
I am very happy and grateful for your 5 rules because they are not only make sense to me but also beautifully stylish and timeless. I will observe these rules on my next purchasing. Thanks again.
Marie, I am taking a little exception to this video as there are women out there such as myself who follow these same rules and we are not French. I wear my favourite pieces to death.... Always buy quality and classic pieces that last for ever. You just have to look after your pieces and either dry clean or don’t have to wash them every wear, just air them out.
The way you describe how French women love to wear their clothes is the way most women in the Mediterranean countries love to wear their clothes before globalization. Pieces that last , stable neutrals , subtle additions , a piece or two that absolutely flatter us , that we don't mind wearing . But each midterrenian country has a twist about that , that reflects the nature and culture of the country. I am an Egyptian and I have noticed the similarities between my style and Italian, French , Syrian , morrocian and Spanish style before globalization without seeing women from these countries . After seeing them I even have a deeper love for my Mediterranean cousins, we have so much in common , regarding family as well.
The second rule, I think, results in some really interesting looks. I often wear flats with skirts. Timeless pieces with a few trendy ones is a great rule to follow.
I love everything French. I have been blessed to visit your beautiful country twice. I love French cuisine and architecture (Haussmannian). My favorite author is French, Muriel Barbery. I love understated French elegance most of all. And you, Marie-Anne, are a great representation. Thank you for this lovely video.
I love the thought that any piece that I buy from now on could potentially serve me for years. As you know it is not the English way of doing things. However you are right, swapping and changing the combinations and accessorises totally changes the look of each outfit.
@@katesheppard7813 Thanks for sharing that about England. I was wondering if there are other counties who are as obsessed with "new and different" as the U.S., or if we were alone on that issue. ;-) It is encouraging to hear that (in multiple countries) it is changing for the better.
I completely agree with your style rules - neutral colors, classics, wearing things more than once - wearing good pieces multiple times, style over fashion trends...except for the toning down a sexy look - I avoid the sexy look altogether - just go straight classic. About the black dress - you can change it so many ways by wearing different accessories - that's my favorite thing - totally classic clothes and fun with accessories.
I don’t want to look amazing again! 😂 I have clothes that I wear for many years because they are good quality, well tailored for my body type, and because I feel amazing wearing them. Confidence is always chic. I update my basic pieces with a few colorful or trendier items. I have a jacket almost identical to yours, I’ve had it for almost 10 years, I got it in a discount sale so I paid a fraction of the cost. Merci Marie-Anne!
Hello Marie-Anne, I have been looking forward to this video. It’s always good to see you my TH-cam friend. Three things you mentioned that I apply to my style are classic pieces that can stand the test of time. A few days ago I went to the hairdresser to trim the hair at the back of my neck ....yes my hair is growing again after chemo....and I wore a navy jacket that I have had for more than twenty years. The hairdresser complimented me on my beautiful jacket. I wear my clothes again and again and one of my neutrals is burgundy. Thanks for another informative video, stay safe my friend. Greetings from The Netherlands.
I love the neutral palette, flowery prints always remind me of a pair of curtains. I don’t even like floral nightdresses, prefer spots or stripes. A pretty coloured scarf with maybe two colours can enliven a neutral top . Love your tips Marianne.
Such a marvellous video I sent it to my 32 yr old daughter who has passed it on to her friends. Great advice like, don't think of your frock as an "old favourite" - call it your signature dress. Don't let the outfit outshine you etc. We need this sort of style guidance because we have been beguiled by shops like Primark into thinking "new is better" rather than "good clothes are called classic for a reason." Thank you too for making it chic to be ecologically responsible.
I must somehow be a French woman born outside of the French Republic😁. I’ve always used these rules for my style. To me these “rules” are the essence of being well dressed. Vive la French Chic!
Haha I feel the same way. My mother tells me we have french hugenot ancestry. That french blood is extremely diluted hundreds of years later, but quite fun to imagine that its respsible for my current style sensibilities.
I love every one of these style rules, Over the years I have adapted to these rules when I began my journey on finding my personal style. These rules are the essence of French Chic, Great video as always Marie-Anne!
as long as i keep myself and my favorite pieces in good condition, i will wear those for years and years until they start looking worn. they are my friends, so make me feel good!
Marie-Anne, I find that I absolutely love your navy pinstripe blazer and trouser suit set. I believe that navy looks very good on me too, and that a set like that would be extremely versatile. It is currently on my "Wardrobe Wish List." ;-) That lace top and pinstripe trouser combo- Wow, so beautiful!
Falling for the fast fashion trap and the trendy styles turned me unsatisfied with my clothes however many I buy. Guess they've been wearing me not the other way around ... while discovering the french classic style made me stop for a moment, study my body, my skin tone, the type of fabrics, the suitable cuts ... etc it just made everything so much easier and more simple. Truly the french style is healing. Thank you Marie-Anne.
Hello Marie Anne.Im an Italian-australian living in northern Italy.Ive learnt alot about fashion here in Italy.My friends and I are very simple and classic dressers. But no one beats you ..You have that extra something that always makes me hang out for your next video.Thankyou for your super advice.
I should have been born French. I hate being a walking, talking billboard for a brand. So tend to pick clothes in a neutral color and without labels everywhere. Thanks. ♡♡♡ these tips.
I just learned about your channel and I love it! My family is from Ireland and I am first generation Canadian but my mum always reminded me of a "French woman." Not just because Paris was her favourite city but she was calmer than me and well rounded (I have been called talkative and eccentric and have the Irish cheery melancholy, but always loved and wished for my mum's calmer and almost reserved nature). That said...I love learning more about French culture and slowly adapting a lot of the traits that seem "classically French" - and I am just talking from my Canadian perspective here - but things like slowly down and enjoying my food, eating and trying a wider array of foods, putting more of an effort into looking fresh and put together, and I love the almost androgynous style and blend of "boyfriend chic" into my wardrobe. Not sure if I explained myself well... I just want to learn more and adopt all the traits and skills that I identify as being things that could help me grow as a person. Thank you for your lovely channel! 🇨🇦 🇮🇪
Marie-Anne 🤗👏👏bravo and the 80/20 rule is very true, that way you do have some space to play with your classics and sometimes give it a little trendy touch xx
Marie, I really first heard about French style rules from someone I knew who went to France a long time ago (1980's) when we all first heard, less is more. She was very keen to make observations about all aspects of culture, for example of culinary habits like shopping more frequently not only about fashion while traveling. Then, she modeled French cultural styles in her personal life. Later, I was able to compare French, Italian, German, British, cultural styles to embrace what I appreciate and what I imagine would be useful.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Once I read about a well known successful business woman who was living in New York. She had several identical black articles of clothing and wore them like a uniform. Never spent her time thinking about what to wear and how to dress. Then, several characters, mostly men, in fictionalized stories had several identical black suits and identical shirts, and etc. Batman's Bruce Wayne comes to mind.
Excellent Marie-Anne. I agree with all your points. I do however, wear more color in the summer. I ask myself before I purchase an item if I think I could wear it for 10 years....it helps when I am out shopping. Classic pieces wear very well. I wear mostly basic classic pieces and then use accessories to give each outfit that special touch. You have absolutely wonderful fashion sense. Thank you
Bojour Marie Anne, These 5 rules are worth considering. To tell you the truth I do not obey all of them. I mean I do not wear only neutral colours. I like red and fuchsia and I did not think about toning down my clothes. I think I will try to do it. However all these 5 rules create chic à la française. I love your videos. Greetings, Ewa
My mother always said you wear the dress. The dress shouldn’t wear you. I’m from Southern California and we have, well, an overtly casual style...I really don’t fit in with it. I have had people ask me if I am from New York because of the way I dress. I’m having fun with the French Chic 365. Looking forward to the rest of the year ❤️
Bonjour Marie-Anne ! Contente de vous retrouver, ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas regardé un de vos vidéos et je retrouve votre joie de vivre ! XX Chantal de Montréal 💕
Thank you! My friends often urge me to try more color in my wardrobe. When I go along and buy something colorful, that item ends up being donated. They don’t seem to understand that some people just *really like* neutral colors.
I agree, I’m always asked why I don’t wear color. I do it’s called navy blue.🤣 I wear neutrals because they require less decision making and as an outfit repeater the pieces aren’t as memorable.
Another great video Marie -Anne - I have been following you for a year and I have to thank you for all the fashion tips, life advice and your humour ( and Oscar) as it has helped be have the confidence to make a major move in my life, relocate and get a new job. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos, it is obvious that you care about your content and the people who receive it. I, for one, am very grateful. Merci !!
Hi! It's so nice to hear that French women admire other women's style when they see a woman wear a flattering piece repeatedly!! I got a chuckle out of that when I remembered wearing the same dress as a co-worker one day, and the shock and dismay directed at me because of it!! I thought it rather funny, but noooo!! Anyway!! I am so glad to learn about capsule wardrobes and finding a better style than I'm used to wearing. I'm struggling with my hairstyle right now, but hopefully, I will have the patience to deal with it until it flatters me!! Thanks so much, Marie-Anne!!
Bonjour Marie Anne. I agree with you, I found a perfect black long sleeved sweater in our bargain shop Primark, and at the time three years ago at least bought four b!ack, two cherry red, one sage green and have worn them thousands of times, they were only four pounds but wish I'd bought a hundred of the black because they are incredible!!! Cannot wait until the 12th april .. Take care Paula xxx
I loved all these tips especially the first one!! I feel better about choosing classic pieces in recent shopping. I feel more confident that I am saving money long term as well from excessive shopping for silly trends. One trend I wish would go away is the holes in jeans!! When I was a kid in the 80s and a teen in the 90s it was cool because we earned those holes from skateboarding wipeouts!! 😂 now it's silly to buy them with a hole. Marie-Anne I just wanted to say I love your theme music and the vibe you bring in your content. It is always upbeat, positive and classy! ❤
I’m so glad capsule wardrobes and sustainability are now in vogue because finally we are moving away from having to have new things for every occasion! I also love the idea of combining masculine to tone down the frills.
I like this french style rule that you wear one dress on a few occasions ☺️ Here in Poland, we feel pressure to look different every party😅. Although I don't like wearing masculine items🤭 and I don't inagine wardrobe without purple or pink clothes 😁 Some floral patterns can look so stylish and inspiring🙂
Very sensible advice. I always wear my things over again but admit to things I haven’t even worn yet. I like neutral colours but prefer brighter clothes especially in summer. I’ve started wearing maxi and midi dresses and skirt as I think cooler in Australian heat. I use to wear fitted dresses and still do but like comfort now.
I tend to be remembered more for my clothes, at least in America. My friends and exes overseas all say my style is European rather than American. Most of my Goth pieces are just plain and simple garments and I let accessories and make up set the tone. I don't wear sweats or yoga pants because I don't own any. Nor do I own pyjamas its all nightgowns. This prevents my going to sloppy mode. If I wear jeans or pants, I add a belt even if not needed. It adds a polished look. At this point, I can't afford much in the way of clothes, so I find myself getting creative with accessories to change up wearing the same clothes over and over again. I do have a very small section of clothes that are Goth only. A retro 1910's style suit, pirate wench dress and a 1700's ish frock coat. Xmas gifts from the last holiday.
That is so true that we should wear outfits we love time and time again! 👌 So many times I've bought items that I love, only to keep them in the wardrobe after only two wears incase somebody would notice and think that I didn't have enough outfits. 😆 I'm definitely not going to do that anymore. Instead I'm going re wear everything and just change up the accessories, shoes etc and be more clever with fashion. 👍
I have reached the age that I know what I like and what I don't and what I don't sits in my closet, things I love to wear I will wear constantly. And constantly get compliments on them because they make me stand taller and move prouder. I tend to agree about French women love and other women hate. We are taught that more is more and french women prefer less is more. Show less skin, leave more to the imagination, own less clothes but more of things you love to wear. Wear timeless and you don't have to continually spend on items that will be out of style in a year maybe two. I spend less on my wardrobe and have more that I am thrilled to reach for in my closet. Have a skirt I bought is a great brand cut beautifully, made well and have dressed it up and down worn it countless times. It is a basic piece but it is also something I find myself reaching for constantly because it can go with everything in my closet.
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As Geraldine Stutz said, "Fashion says 'Me too', and style says 'Only me'." It's still true today, and I love that you teach this in your videos, Marie-Anne.
I am not French, however I agree with you on all points. I have worn classic, understated clothing since I was a very young girl. I wanted a suit when I was 13. I buy nice quality clothes and wear them for years.
“simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” - Coco Chanel. I’m Italian born but French at heart . 🙂
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I'm sure all your viewers would love to see your list of Coco Chanel quotes!
Well thought out and presented. It use to be most clothing manufacturers focused on basics then added a few trends. Now it’s quite the opposite. Finding nice basics is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. I am a serial outfit repeater! I really appreciate a quiet style.
I believe your message is a universal one of promoting tried and true elements of good taste!
My lovely grandmother always told me that if one article of your outfit is of unquestionable quality, the impression you'll give is that everything else is of the same quality too. It could be a good watch, a necklace, a bracelet, shoes, a handbag, or a piece of clothing. As for what others think: I dress to please myself, and I do end up wearing the same classic pieces over and over again. As a single parent, when my kids were growing up, I had a pretty limited clothing budget. And I have received many compliments for an outfit that was purchased at a thrift or consignment store!
I absolutely adore your french style and the way you explain how it works. I'm learning so much from your videos.
Lucky for the French woman. They're smart and elegant in their style. It's good to have them as a role model.
My suspicions are confirmed, I am really French!😄🇫🇷 These rules come easily to me and I have followed them for a long time but it's thanks to my Mom that I have. Thank you Mom! Timeless style rules to remember - they serve everyone well. Great video as always. ♥️👏
I agree, my mom had impeccable taste. Two things she taught me: first you should wear your clothes, your clothes shouldn’t wear you and that people remember prints and color so, if you wear them they better be good. I’m a chronic outfit reapeater and live for neutrals. Living in the southern part of the US this philosophy of dress perplexes people.
I’m on board with every one of these rules🤗 My personal favorite is toning down sexy! I like that opposites attract...it is the unexpected💖
Exactly!!!
Thank you for this information. When I was younger I use to dress elegant and classy but over the years my clothes are more casual and I hate it , it makes me feel old and frumpy. Since lockdown I have had a chance to reassess my life especially my wardrobe and now I am on a mission to having a classic, elegant wardrobe again❤️
I wore a dress the other day to a party and I have already worn it a few times and a guest mentioned how much she loves that dress on me . Xx
I loved your video. When I was 20 I was blessed with a trip to Paris. I was told that a French woman might only buy one really great wardrobe piece a year instead of a multitude of trendy sale items. For example, investing in a fine tailored suit. Here I am now at 60, cleaning out my closet and trying to now cultivate the classic wardrobe. I wish I had adopted this practice 40 years ago! 🇺🇸🇫🇷
Great outfits deserve an encore! I struggle with health related fatigue and having several favourite outfits which I regularly wear is so much easier. Decision fatigue is very real.
The feminine vs masculine pairing amplifies the feminine and adds depth to your style
I am very happy and grateful for your 5 rules because they are not only make sense to me but also beautifully stylish and timeless. I will observe these rules on my next purchasing. Thanks again.
These are the clothing guidelines that my mother taught us as a young lady. No wonder why French chic makes so much sense to me.
same here! 💌
Marie, I am taking a little exception to this video as there are women out there such as myself who follow these same rules and we are not French. I wear my favourite pieces to death.... Always buy quality and classic pieces that last for ever. You just have to look after your pieces and either dry clean or don’t have to wash them every wear, just air them out.
The way you describe how French women love to wear their clothes is the way most women in the Mediterranean countries love to wear their clothes before globalization. Pieces that last , stable neutrals , subtle additions , a piece or two that absolutely flatter us , that we don't mind wearing .
But each midterrenian country has a twist about that , that reflects the nature and culture of the country.
I am an Egyptian and I have noticed the similarities between my style and Italian, French , Syrian , morrocian and Spanish style before globalization without seeing women from these countries .
After seeing them I even have a deeper love for my Mediterranean cousins, we have so much in common , regarding family as well.
The second rule, I think, results in some really interesting looks. I often wear flats with skirts. Timeless pieces with a few trendy ones is a great rule to follow.
I love everything French. I have been blessed to visit your beautiful country twice. I love French cuisine and architecture (Haussmannian). My favorite author is French, Muriel Barbery. I love understated French elegance most of all. And you, Marie-Anne, are a great representation. Thank you for this lovely video.
I love the thought that any piece that I buy from now on could potentially serve me for years. As you know it is not the English way of doing things. However you are right, swapping and changing the combinations and accessorises totally changes the look of each outfit.
Nor the American way, but we are trying to mend our ways.
@@kimberlyperrotis8962 And what fun it is Kimberly Perrotis, I have found that some of my ignored items in my wardrobe have now become my favourites.
@@katesheppard7813 Thanks for sharing that about England. I was wondering if there are other counties who are as obsessed with "new and different" as the U.S., or if we were alone on that issue. ;-) It is encouraging to hear that (in multiple countries) it is changing for the better.
This is great! Now I know why French people are so alluring! Love this video! 😍
I am 100% every one of these! Love your style and videos, Marie-Anne!
i am very satisfied of the mentality and the way you dress and think which reflect your personality
i admire you❤️
i live in Athens /g59 years old
I completely agree with your style rules - neutral colors, classics, wearing things more than once - wearing good pieces multiple times, style over fashion trends...except for the toning down a sexy look - I avoid the sexy look altogether - just go straight classic. About the black dress - you can change it so many ways by wearing different accessories - that's my favorite thing - totally classic clothes and fun with accessories.
I don’t want to look amazing again! 😂 I have clothes that I wear for many years because they are good quality, well tailored for my body type, and because I feel amazing wearing them. Confidence is always chic. I update my basic pieces with a few colorful or trendier items. I have a jacket almost identical to yours, I’ve had it for almost 10 years, I got it in a discount sale so I paid a fraction of the cost. Merci Marie-Anne!
I love your videos, Marie-Anne. I'm learning a lot from you even at my old age.:)
Hello Marie-Anne, I have been looking forward to this video. It’s always good to see you my TH-cam friend. Three things you mentioned that I apply to my style are classic pieces that can stand the test of time. A few days ago I went to the hairdresser to trim the hair at the back of my neck ....yes my hair is growing again after chemo....and I wore a navy jacket that I have had for more than twenty years. The hairdresser complimented me on my beautiful jacket. I wear my clothes again and again and one of my neutrals is burgundy. Thanks for another informative video, stay safe my friend. Greetings from The Netherlands.
I love the neutral palette, flowery prints always remind me of a pair of curtains. I don’t even like floral nightdresses, prefer spots or stripes.
A pretty coloured scarf with maybe two colours can enliven a neutral top . Love your tips Marianne.
Hello, Marie-Anne! I like those rules. They suit my personality and style.
I just found this woman and looove all the rules and I am not french! 😍😍😍😍
Such a marvellous video I sent it to my 32 yr old daughter who has passed it on to her friends. Great advice like, don't think of your frock as an "old favourite" - call it your signature dress. Don't let the outfit outshine you etc. We need this sort of style guidance because we have been beguiled by shops like Primark into thinking "new is better" rather than "good clothes are called classic for a reason." Thank you too for making it chic to be ecologically responsible.
I must somehow be a French woman born outside of the French Republic😁. I’ve always used these rules for my style. To me these “rules” are the essence of being well dressed. Vive la French Chic!
Haha I feel the same way. My mother tells me we have french hugenot ancestry. That french blood is extremely diluted hundreds of years later, but quite fun to imagine that its respsible for my current style sensibilities.
i love your comments about being remembered for ourself rather than clothes!
Absolutely fantastic and so true! Less is more and buying classics will stand the test of time. Merci madame.
Your style rules are great. But I do like a touch of whimsy to add interest in decorating a room and, at times, to bring a smile to an outfit as well.
I love every one of these style rules, Over the years I have adapted to these rules when I began my journey on finding my personal style. These rules are the essence of French Chic, Great video as always Marie-Anne!
I am a French woman at heart because I love everything you said. Thank you for another wonderful video!
Bonjour Marie Anne always you have a good advice 🥰
as long as i keep myself and my favorite pieces in good condition, i will wear those for years and years until they start looking worn. they are my friends, so make me feel good!
Marie-Anne, I find that I absolutely love your navy pinstripe blazer and trouser suit set. I believe that navy looks very good on me too, and that a set like that would be extremely versatile. It is currently on my "Wardrobe Wish List." ;-) That lace top and pinstripe trouser combo- Wow, so beautiful!
Very good advice brilliant thank you once again
I love these rules! The french style is beautiful, I love to combine it with colours
I really loved this video. It keeps you from having a closet full of things you don't want to wear!
Bravo Ms Marie-Anne! I really enjoy the quote from Ms Susan D....and I agree with Ms Lisa Bendit!! Merci beaucoup pour tout! :))
@@MarieAnneLecoeur merci!! Je suis d'accord!! :))
👏 What's wrong with me? I love all five rules you mentioned. Thank you for the video, chère Marie-Anne.💓
Love your video, as always 😊
Interesting. I like it!!! I am considering buying some navy blue Lily Silk. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love your approach about contrasting sexy and masculine. Makes so much sense to me. And you’re so good at it
I do like your jacket. I'm not too keen on patterns and hate anything with a logo.😖😎
I totally agree on all points! Thank you, Marie-Anne! :)
I've worn the same style with new pieces added as needed or wanted. I love fashion, but as you say....always style over new trends.
Bravo Marie-Anne! 👏🇺🇸 Thank you!🥰
I love this Mary Ann. And I could not agree more
Falling for the fast fashion trap and the trendy styles turned me unsatisfied with my clothes however many I buy. Guess they've been wearing me not the other way around ... while discovering the french classic style made me stop for a moment, study my body, my skin tone, the type of fabrics, the suitable cuts ... etc it just made everything so much easier and more simple. Truly the french style is healing. Thank you Marie-Anne.
Thank you so much Marie Anne🌷
Well said! Well said! Great video.
As you have said many times, quality over quantity. Loved this video.
Hello Marie Anne.Im an Italian-australian living in northern Italy.Ive learnt alot about fashion here in Italy.My friends and I are very simple and classic dressers. But no one beats you ..You have that extra something that always makes me hang out for your next video.Thankyou for your super advice.
👏👏👏👏👏Great advice as always, Marie-Anne and you deserve the applause! 😘😘
I should have been born French. I hate being a walking, talking billboard for a brand. So tend to pick clothes in a neutral color and without labels everywhere. Thanks. ♡♡♡ these tips.
I just learned about your channel and I love it! My family is from Ireland and I am first generation Canadian but my mum always reminded me of a "French woman." Not just because Paris was her favourite city but she was calmer than me and well rounded (I have been called talkative and eccentric and have the Irish cheery melancholy, but always loved and wished for my mum's calmer and almost reserved nature). That said...I love learning more about French culture and slowly adapting a lot of the traits that seem "classically French" - and I am just talking from my Canadian perspective here - but things like slowly down and enjoying my food, eating and trying a wider array of foods, putting more of an effort into looking fresh and put together, and I love the almost androgynous style and blend of "boyfriend chic" into my wardrobe. Not sure if I explained myself well... I just want to learn more and adopt all the traits and skills that I identify as being things that could help me grow as a person. Thank you for your lovely channel! 🇨🇦 🇮🇪
Marie-Anne 🤗👏👏bravo and the 80/20 rule is very true, that way you do have some space to play with your classics and sometimes give it a little trendy touch xx
Loved your video Marie-Anne, your approach to fashion is so stylish 💐
Marie-Ann so glad to see you , love your wonderful information, thanks😘😘😘
my mom always bought the finest quality of clothes, she said i would rather have one good thing than 10 fad things, classic is always best😘
Marie, I really first heard about French style rules from someone I knew who went to France a long time ago (1980's) when we all first heard, less is more. She was very keen to make observations about all aspects of culture, for example of culinary habits like shopping more frequently not only about fashion while traveling. Then, she modeled French cultural styles in her personal life. Later, I was able to compare French, Italian, German, British, cultural styles to embrace what I appreciate and what I imagine would be useful.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Once I read about a well known successful business woman who was living in New York. She had several identical black articles of clothing and wore them like a uniform. Never spent her time thinking about what to wear and how to dress. Then, several characters, mostly men, in fictionalized stories had several identical black suits and identical shirts, and etc. Batman's Bruce Wayne comes to mind.
Thank You, i really like to watch your videos, you always make my day 🙏👏
Excellent Marie-Anne. I agree with all your points. I do however, wear more color in the summer. I ask myself before I purchase an item if I think I could wear it for 10 years....it helps when I am out shopping. Classic pieces wear very well. I wear mostly basic classic pieces and then use accessories to give each outfit that special touch. You have absolutely wonderful fashion sense. Thank you
Great tips and video 👍
Thank you for basic French Chic 101!
Bojour Marie Anne, These 5 rules are worth considering. To tell you the truth I do not obey all of them. I mean I do not wear only neutral colours. I like red and fuchsia and I did not think about toning down my clothes. I think I will try to do it. However all these 5 rules create chic à la française. I love your videos. Greetings, Ewa
I think also the unexpected is the secret which I love to do
My mother always said you wear the dress. The dress shouldn’t wear you. I’m from Southern California and we have, well, an overtly casual style...I really don’t fit in with it. I have had people ask me if I am from New York because of the way I dress. I’m having fun with the French Chic 365. Looking forward to the rest of the year ❤️
Wonderful video and so true!!!! Love you in the pin-striped jacket. You look like a boss!
Bonjour Marie-Anne ! Contente de vous retrouver, ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas regardé un de vos vidéos et je retrouve votre joie de vivre ! XX Chantal de Montréal 💕
If you don’t have a sense of self then you will compensate by buying a “self” and wearing it to show everyone.
Agree with you wholeheartedly, Marie-Anne. I've always had a classic style and some of my clothes I've had for decades and they still look great!
Thank you! My friends often urge me to try more color in my wardrobe. When I go along and buy something colorful, that item ends up being donated. They don’t seem to understand that some people just *really like* neutral colors.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur - The French Chic Expert Merci beaucoup
I agree, I’m always asked why I don’t wear color. I do it’s called navy blue.🤣 I wear neutrals because they require less decision making and as an outfit repeater the pieces aren’t as memorable.
i liked you 80-20 rule. i have done this in interior design but not on my clothes, not thought of it like that before x
I prefer to wear the clothes that I like again and again. I even go so far as to buy two of an item that I really like and will wear for many years.
I've learned so much from this video, really thought provoking. Merci beaucoup Marie-Anne
I Love flowers, love wearing flowery blouses and dresses, at the same time I wear lot of navy and black. Seems it makes my half frenchy!!?
Another great video Marie -Anne - I have been following you for a year and I have to thank you for all the fashion tips, life advice and your humour ( and Oscar) as it has helped be have the confidence to make a major move in my life, relocate and get a new job. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos, it is obvious that you care about your content and the people who receive it. I, for one, am very grateful. Merci !!
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It's so nice to hear that French women admire other women's style when they see a woman wear a flattering piece repeatedly!!
I got a chuckle out of that when I remembered wearing the same dress as a co-worker one day, and the shock and dismay directed at me because of it!!
I thought it rather funny, but noooo!!
Anyway!!
I am so glad to learn about capsule wardrobes and finding a better style than I'm used to wearing.
I'm struggling with my hairstyle right now, but hopefully, I will have the patience to deal with it until it flatters me!!
Thanks so much, Marie-Anne!!
Bonjour Marie Anne. I agree with you, I found a perfect black long sleeved sweater in our bargain shop Primark, and at the time three years ago at least bought four b!ack, two cherry red, one sage green and have worn them thousands of times, they were only four pounds but wish I'd bought a hundred of the black because they are incredible!!! Cannot wait until the 12th april .. Take care Paula xxx
I loved all these tips especially the first one!! I feel better about choosing classic pieces in recent shopping. I feel more confident that I am saving money long term as well from excessive shopping for silly trends. One trend I wish would go away is the holes in jeans!! When I was a kid in the 80s and a teen in the 90s it was cool because we earned those holes from skateboarding wipeouts!! 😂 now it's silly to buy them with a hole.
Marie-Anne I just wanted to say I love your theme music and the vibe you bring in your content. It is always upbeat, positive and classy! ❤
I’m so glad capsule wardrobes and sustainability are now in vogue because finally we are moving away from having to have new things for every occasion! I also love the idea of combining masculine to tone down the frills.
I love wear my various dresses with different earrings or bracelets . Thank you
Great video! 😁👍🌸
I like this french style rule that you wear one dress on a few occasions ☺️ Here in Poland, we feel pressure to look different every party😅. Although I don't like wearing masculine items🤭 and I don't inagine wardrobe without purple or pink clothes 😁 Some floral patterns can look so stylish and inspiring🙂
Very sensible advice. I always wear my things over again but admit to things I haven’t even worn yet. I like neutral colours but prefer brighter clothes especially in summer. I’ve started wearing maxi and midi dresses and skirt as I think cooler in Australian heat. I use to wear fitted dresses and still do but like comfort now.
What do you wear under the lace top to keep from revealing to too much?
You are one of the reasons why I had finally found my new style. D'être stylée et chic. Elegante et classe. Sois sexy mais PAS du vulgarité.
I love these rules too!
Love your video!!
I tend to be remembered more for my clothes, at least in America. My friends and exes overseas all say my style is European rather than American. Most of my Goth pieces are just plain and simple garments and I let accessories and make up set the tone.
I don't wear sweats or yoga pants because I don't own any. Nor do I own pyjamas its all nightgowns. This prevents my going to sloppy mode. If I wear jeans or pants, I add a belt even if not needed. It adds a polished look. At this point, I can't afford much in the way of clothes, so I find myself getting creative with accessories to change up wearing the same clothes over and over again.
I do have a very small section of clothes that are Goth only. A retro 1910's style suit, pirate wench dress and a 1700's ish frock coat. Xmas gifts from the last holiday.
According these rules I am a French woman, except for the colours. I love a little more colour in my life. It had to be me being Italian.😉
That is so true that we should wear outfits we love time and time again! 👌 So many times I've bought items that I love, only to keep them in the wardrobe after only two wears incase somebody would notice and think that I didn't have enough outfits. 😆 I'm definitely not going to do that anymore. Instead I'm going re wear everything and just change up the accessories, shoes etc and be more clever with fashion. 👍
I have reached the age that I know what I like and what I don't and what I don't sits in my closet, things I love to wear I will wear constantly. And constantly get compliments on them because they make me stand taller and move prouder. I tend to agree about French women love and other women hate. We are taught that more is more and french women prefer less is more. Show less skin, leave more to the imagination, own less clothes but more of things you love to wear. Wear timeless and you don't have to continually spend on items that will be out of style in a year maybe two. I spend less on my wardrobe and have more that I am thrilled to reach for in my closet. Have a skirt I bought is a great brand cut beautifully, made well and have dressed it up and down worn it countless times. It is a basic piece but it is also something I find myself reaching for constantly because it can go with everything in my closet.