Chic French Style

 The Classic French Style For Women Over 50

If you wonder how to dress like chic French women over 50, this post is for you! Age has nothing to do with style and great style is possible no matter how old you are. You can be chic like a French woman at any age, the key is to know how to flaunt your body and sensibility in a way that works for you.

French chic style is not a difficult style to pull off. It’s something effortless, classic, nonchalant, cool but not arrogant. French style is about finding the right balance between looking dressed up and laid-back. It’s not being obsessed about wearing bold shades and extravagant items, bright colors, and expensive pieces. Keep reading if you’re looking for inspiration from the most stylish over-50 French women out there. They will give you great inspiration on dressing age appropriately, always looking chic, and never missing style. 

I’ve rounded up the most helpful tips to create a French capsule wardrobe whether you’re 50 or not. Keep scrolling to see the timeless pieces that every chic French woman over 50 owns, and then, shop the pieces for yourself if you find their outfits as inspiring as I do.

5 French Style Rules French Women Swear By

   

1. Start with the staples of the French wardrobe. Your style should be timeless, chic, and sophisticated. Some of the French staples you should have in your wardrobe are a black blazer, a button-down shirt, a cashmere sweater; pieces that won’t fade away.
   
   
2. Always mix stuffy items with more casual pieces to rejuvenate your outfit. For example, you can wear your favorite fitted blazer with a pair of high-waisted jeans. Opt for a simple white or grey T-shirt to wear underneath your blazer. It’s the perfect timeless and stylish look for any woman over 50.
   
   
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   Whatever you’re wearing, avoid wearing big statement necklaces, rings, and bracelets that can look unsophisticated. Instead, prefer to wear minimalists jewelry pieces —check out the best French affordable jewelry brands—, or just wear a statement watch.
   
   
   
4. Make sure to always define your waist. I think it’s one of the most important French style tips! Oversized items are hard to style and it’s usually more flattering to define your waist. You can do so with a black leather and gold waist belt.
   
   
   
5. Make sure you’re wearing the right bra size. Indeed, a droopy bust or sagging breasts can make you look older than you are. Make sure your bra is not too loose in the stripes or the band. Another French style tip is to wear shapewear underneath everything as it will give you smooth lines no matter your body size. Check out my article on the best French lingerie brands to shop for.

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