Affordable Ways to Dress French

by Rae
A recent article by Karen Klopp on more.com, detailing what to take to Paris if travelling there for Bastille Day rang a bell with me,Rae, as the French team arrived for the Rugby World Cup.  Being a great fan of Ines de La Fressange, I am always searching the internet for affordable ways to reflect her style and that of countless French women who always dress so effortlessly with small investments.

Following are a few looks I have seen on the net,and sometimes purchased, or recently advertised in the new spring collections. Following the colours of the French Flag it makes mixing and matching very simple and inexpensive.

	White Jeans Your wardrobe should start with a good pair of white jeans.  They should have enough stretch to be comfortable and enough denim to be flattering to your derrière, says Karen. These are sooo comfortable and on sale in all sorts of sizes. I have bought them and if you don't like boot cut, have them taken in.  NZ$99.74 at shopbop.com
	Ballet Flats Every wardrobe needs a great pair of ballet flats.  These are available instore in 3 colours including neutral Witchery, Jade Ballet Flat
	Large Tote J’adore this MK bag for tooling around the city says Karen.  It is large enough for your camera, guide book and anything else you need for a day’s outing.  Don’t forget a bottle of water, our favorite is Badoit, to keep you fresh throughout the day.  Michael Kors tote, US$178; michaelkors.com
	A  Neutral Watch Karen says This is such a wear-with-anything for summer with its soft champagne horn bracelet. Michaek Kors US$250.00
	Chic Stripes Ooh la la!  This off the shoulder dress is perfect for a trip to the city of lights.  Wear it by day with a belt and flats and by night with a great pair of strappy sandals says Karen On sale at Ralph Lauren for US$34.99
	Comfortable Wedges Here is a great mid-heel which is comfortable and neutral enough to go with anything- available in tan/white as well as the colour way shown online at Trenery - Aimee wedge AU$99.00
	Cats Eye Sunglasses These Ralph Lauren Super Cat Eye Sunglasses are the height of Parisian chic.  They are universally flattering and bring out the French ingénue in all of us. RL Collection sunglasses,US $160; ralphlauren.com
	Red Jeans Suggest you go into witchery and try these on.  Coloured denim, a must have key trend for every wardrobe this season. Skinny leg ankle jeans featuring 5 pockets and Witchery branded trims. 98% Cotton 2% Elastane.available at Witchery.com.au or any store in NZ
	Heeled Sandals Elegant high heeled occasion sandal for taking your white jeans through to night Available from Scarpa NZ$390
	Red Lipstick Pure colour red lipstick-perfect as it says for after hours wear Strawberry.net Estee Lauder US$25.00
	Stripes Classic striped tee from Trenery looks great in navy stripes with either red or white jeans Trenery Basic Stripe t/shirt NZ$54.90
	Silky Trench coat perfect for day or night and light enough to wear through summer - a great neutral in 100% silk Country Road NZ$349.00