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Paris Match
How do the Parisians manage to pull off simple sophistication so effortlessly? We've lined up some chic stunners to make you look magnifique with ease.
Think of some of the most famous and beautiful women to come out of France - Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche - all hail from Paris, and all have an innate sense of style. The trick? Keep it simple. The Parisians are masters of the understatement. Want some of that pared-down chic for yourself? Team a simple black shift dress with a sequinned beret to add sparkle and evening glamour; wear Beatnik-style cigarette pants with an off the shoulder striped t-shirt and a waistcoat layered over the top; or work a sexy secretary-style, figure-hugging pencil skirt with a vintage chiffon blouse and high-heeled brogues. A very stylish girl? Mais Oui!
This feature was published in August 2007.
Man I Feel Like a Woman
Give this achingly cute lace LBD an edge by unexpectedly teaming it with masculine lace-up brogues and a cheeky trilby. Tiered lace dress, £80, trilby, £18, Oasis.
Caped Crusader
Great for wearing with a cheeky wee kilt, this funnel neck swing cape takes you into the autumn months with style, £75, checked scatter skirt, £40, Oasis.
Well Spotted
Kate Moss-style skinny cigarette pants can be dressed up with a chiffon blouse and platforms or taken down a peg with ballet flats and a typically French stripy t-shirt. Blouse, £40, trousers, £45, waistcoat, £40, Warehouse, 0870 1228813.
Big is Beautiful
Some of our leading style icons are blazing the bag trail with big, oversized designs like this gorgeous printed Gladstone bag, £39.99, River Island, 0844 9840261.
