Fashion

[Scorpiorose]

Ok, what are they wearing in france right now, summer wear? I hear tights are a big thing, not jeans.....just curious

[cberge]

Ok, what are they wearing in france right now, summer wear? I hear tights are a big thing, not jeans.....just curious

Tights for summer wear? Hot!! They maybe wearing light leggings,but IMHO one cannot go wrong with cpari pants or linen slacks or a summer dress,skirt or top.France is generally one step ahead of American Fashion,but in the end it just is whatever YOU are comfortable wearing.Paris,of course a tad more dressy than the SOF stops.

[Scorpiorose]

I agree.....

[rebeccalouiseagain]

To me you can't go wrong wearing a nice sun dress or skirt and top and bring along a sweater for churches. Women wear sandals not athletic shoes. But if you must wear athletic shoes- wear black ones.

 

Big no- nos are white tennis shoes and shorts. These are obvious "tourist" looks.

[janina]

We were there in the fall and yes tights were big. In Paris you always see bluejeans, but in the hot summer months skirts and dresses are more commonly seen. Definately sandals.

[Morgans]

Tights!? I think you mean leggings ? No one wears tights in the height of summer unless you work in a very smart office and even then not always.

[-Lew-]

 

Big no- nos are white tennis shoes and shorts. These are obvious "tourist" looks.

For us it's important to be comfortable. If that means wearing shorts, so be it.

 

We recently returned from 3½ weeks in Provence and Paris where we experienced some 95° days. Wearing shorts on those hot days did not draw stares from locals or otherwise put us in an unfavorable position. We were tourists in touristy locals and had a blast.

 

Dont' get hung up on trying to appear to be a local. They can spot us a mile away...even with black shoes and long pants.

 

Lew

[AngloinProvence]

All the guys round here, of all ages, wear baggy, below-the-knee shorts -- but then Marseille is very casual. It will be dressier on the Cote d'Azur. Women don't wear tights in high summer (it's much too hot) and in any case favour hold-ups. A loose skirt or linen trousers (pants) is the norm.