First, let us apologize for speaking English. In honor of Bastille Day – or French National Day – we’re honoring our favorite fictional American living in France. Bastille Day in France is a celebration and commemoration of the French Revolution in the late 1700s, but here, we find it’s a great excuse to break out all those fashion ideas that we’ve soaked up while binging Emily in Paris.
For those of us who can’t visit Paris and watch the pomp and circumstance of the fireworks, July 14 is a great excuse to tap into some French fashion. Whether you’re trying to channel the bubbly Emily or her more sophisticated friend, Camille, we’ve included three Paris-worthy outfit ideas to get you in the Bastille Day spirit!
Say Oui to Stripes!
French style is all about keeping it simple. Make that simple and sophisticated. Stripes pull this idea off perfectly. The perfect pick for Bastille Day, simple black and white stripes go hand in hand with a pop of color. Be bold and pair a twirl-worthy tulle skirt with your simple boat-neck t-shirt or keep it simple and pair your black stripes with chic bermuda shorts.
For a festive look that fits the Bastille Day mood, consider a few well-thought-out accessories. A silk scarf to tie around your neck as an ascot or a wide-brimmed hat that you can tilt at a chic angle.
Of course, no Parisian would leave their footwear as an afterthought. Classic French footwear comfortable enough to wear in the July heat might include ballet flats, clean white sneakers, or a pair of espadrilles.
La Eiffel Tower Effect
Drive home the point and channel your inner Parisian when you wear the famous Eiffel tower on your sleeve. While Emily’s Eiffel shirt might not have received a warm welcome at the offices of Savoir, we’re sure it would be the toast of any American Bastille Day party.
The iconic Parisian symbol, the Eiffel Tower, can be found on t-shirts, scarves, blouses, earrings, handbags, and necklaces – practically everywhere. Pair an Eiffel Tower shirt or blouse with chic espadrilles and cropped pants. C’est magnifique!
French Connection
Toasting your friends with a cool glass of sparkling Champagne. Having a picnic with gourmet cheese and fresh bread. Treat yourself to a box of pastel-colored macarons. These are all wonderful ways to bring out your French soul, no matter where you are from. The easiest way to make that French connection? The classic designer French look.
The chic designer look might be more budget-friendly to pull off then you would assume. Look for simple cuts that make staples stand out. A black tank top with a boat-neck cut. A clean white t-shirt that fits you perfectly. The effortless French make it look easy because their day-to-day wardrobe doesn’t try to follow the trends.
If you want to wear the chic French look for a Bastille Day party, keep it festive by choosing a little black dress. Tie your ponytail with a silk scarf or slip a gold Eiffel tower necklace on to bring home the point. Complete your look with a second-hand designer bag, a nice pair of heels, and a bold red lipstick and your Bastille Day look is sure to make an impression.
Get Bastille-Day-ready!
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