How the Parisian laissez-faire approach makes classic pieces effortlessly chic

When in doubt, look to the Parisian-woman playbook for inspiration.

We have reached that in-between point of summer, when deciding what to wear can be tricky. 

When in doubt, look to the Parisian-woman playbook for inspiration. Their laissez-faire approach to dressing makes classic pieces effortlessly chic. 

Think pops of red paired with timeless accessories to give your look a much-coveted je ne sais quoi.

Get The Look: 

Look to designer Jeanne Damas’ edgy leather-and-silk look for a lesson in cool French-girl style.

#ieloves: 

Fashion Kindred Necklace, €119, Juvi.

When Two Become One: Like a kindred spirit, a simple yet elegant bracelet brings a silver lining to your look, €119, Juvi Jewellery.

Irish Boutique Chic: Nautical Lines: 

Fashion Breton Stripe Tee, €39, Grace & Mila at BRASS Boutique

As clichéd as it may be, we love the uniformity of a Breton stripe, €39, Grace & Mila at Brass Boutique.

In The Bag: 

Fashion Burgundy Bandana Print Bag, €155, Call It By Your Name

Forget the basket bag. The bandana-print bag is having its Parisian moment, €155, Call It By Your Name.

Scarlet Fever: 

Fashion Red Cotton Ruffled Midi Skirt, €145, Rouje Paris

Let a pop of red spice up your city look, €145, Rouje Paris.

Brown Sugar: 

Fashion Cotton Draped Dress, €120, Massimo Dutti.

Sweeten the transition from summer to autumn with a layer of hot chocolate, €120, Massimo Dutti.

Pocket Friendly: Deer Hunter: 

Fashion Bambi Print Ballet Flats, €51, Monsoon.

Step out in the season’s favourite Bambi print, €51, Monsoon.

Gallic Charm: 

Fashion Turn-Up Hem Cropped Denim Trousers, €39.95, Zara

Pair cropped denim with a Breton stripe for a quintessentially chic French aesthetic, €39.95, Zara.

Rose Petal: 

Fashion Scarf, €50, Soeur.

The perpetual accessory, le scarf is more than a fleeting trend, €50, Soeur.

No Frills: 

Fashion Ruffled Blouse, €24.99, H&M

Ruffle up an elevated take on the classic shirt, just for the frill of it, €24.99, H&M.