French Dressing Rules EVERYONE Should Learn Once And For ALL

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Mademoiselle Spends

Mademoiselle Spends

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@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Which rule did you find most useful? 👀
@heididepotter8136
@heididepotter8136 3 ай бұрын
I lerned these wrules by my mother and grandmother too. I m Belgian
@heididepotter8136
@heididepotter8136 3 ай бұрын
You did a grate job! Mercie beaucoup
@Scheherazad100
@Scheherazad100 3 ай бұрын
Traditional old lady. I don't think so. Coco Chanel is not old. It's elegant and classy.
@ChestyStClair
@ChestyStClair 3 ай бұрын
I'm french and never knew we had these rules😂
@miriamcomas3329
@miriamcomas3329 3 ай бұрын
Me interesa mucho lo del balance en volumen, en colores y en destape de piel. Pero sobretodo el tema de la mezcla de estilos. Felicitaciones desde Puerto Rico.
@randomchain8623
@randomchain8623 3 ай бұрын
I'm French and I watched just out of pure curiosity when I read the title, I thought hah let's see if I follow those rules. Then you said that all french girls learn rules from their mothers / grand mothers and I thought no I didn't ! And then you explained the rules and yes I actually do remember the exact moments when my mom taught me those rules ! Hehe well done.
@jeanner.4003
@jeanner.4003 3 ай бұрын
I did the exact same thing! I always despise when someone say "all blabla do this or know that I actually don't remember being taught these rules and I don't follow them most of the time. For example I often like to hide my body under baggy clothes but when it's very hot in the summer I will go the less dressed as I can x) It was interesting anyway. Bye
@petgranny194
@petgranny194 3 ай бұрын
I wish my mother had taught me rules. I wore uniforms for school and for my first jobs. I think I was around 35 before I had to figure out clothing - it was hard. Pretty much settled on traditional for work and now a laid back retired woman. Thanks for this.
@oceanegougeon3025
@oceanegougeon3025 3 ай бұрын
I'm French too, no one directly taught me those rules, but seeing how everyone dresses did😅 The only thing my mother taught me directly is to not do tone-on-tone (and my rebel teenager ass said "as if" and dressed all in red, all in green, or all in purple any chance I'd get)
@benzo543
@benzo543 3 ай бұрын
Where is the patterned jacket in the ethnic grouping from? I LOVE it
@randomname24680
@randomname24680 3 ай бұрын
@@oceanegougeon3025 well that's actually how my French mom dresses haha
@maki9396
@maki9396 3 ай бұрын
Raised in a household of "if it's revealing on top, cover the bottom. If it's revealing on the bottom, cover the top" and it hasn't steered us wrong yet! Loved learning the other tips!
@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998
@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998 3 ай бұрын
I’ve actually never been taught that but I’ve always consciously had this rule in the back of my mind
@maki9396
@maki9396 3 ай бұрын
​@@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998 You can get away with so much with that one rule haha ❤ it's cool you practiced it without being taught it!
@empathybadger506
@empathybadger506 2 ай бұрын
That's like the either a bright eyeshadow or a bright lipstick rule!
@maki9396
@maki9396 2 ай бұрын
​@@empathybadger506 Yes exactly! Always balance to set the right tone (unless it's NYE or party night something)
@shelly-jeanmcharg4424
@shelly-jeanmcharg4424 2 ай бұрын
Same ✨👌🏼
@sjblack9135
@sjblack9135 3 ай бұрын
Learning that Fancy Grandma is my style is the best thing I’ve heard all day
@someinteresting
@someinteresting 3 ай бұрын
Fancy Grandma is maybe the only style that looks good on everyone, no matter the body type. After all, how one looks not good in something classy.
@108ladylena
@108ladylena 3 ай бұрын
My style is fancy laid back grandma - honestly a state of mind I've been striving for since I was a teenager!
@unlisted-coaching-videos
@unlisted-coaching-videos 3 ай бұрын
I agree
@KoriEmerson
@KoriEmerson 3 ай бұрын
Same!
@astridvonderosten888
@astridvonderosten888 3 ай бұрын
aaah, this is also my favourite style !!! It reminds me of the 1930s, my favourite incarnation ;-)
@janelo7932
@janelo7932 3 ай бұрын
I'm French, and I learned almost all of these rules when I arrived in Paris for my studies, either by observing or reading women's magazines, some were even taught to me by my boyfriend! Another rule that has served me well: when you have a small budget, you have to put the money into shoes and hairstyle, the rest is less important to look classy.
@silviadarling3622
@silviadarling3622 3 ай бұрын
I learned: 1., your shoes and 2., your bed. Who cares about the hair? You can wash it at home.
@oedalis
@oedalis 3 ай бұрын
​@@silviadarling3622the context is fashion. Your hair is part of your look, your bed is not. And they specifically mentioned a good haircut (meaning an experienced stylist that knows how to cut your hair well, so that it looks amazing, and grows out still looking great), not getting your hair washed.
@pippadawg7037
@pippadawg7037 3 ай бұрын
I agree, 100%- shoes and hair and a good As an English speaking native, there is one rule of thumb when it comes to the subject of "classy" i.e. never use the word "classy." It is worse than wearing a Christmas sweater to a black tie event in June.
@pippadawg7037
@pippadawg7037 3 ай бұрын
@@silviadarling3622 I wash my hair at home budget or not, but I travel about 3 hours round trip to ATL for cut and color. Dress from Goodwill, buy makeup at the drug store, but the hair is sacrosanct. Decor is a different question, but I agree. First work out the bed i.e. mattress, pillows, sheets, blanket/quilts/duvet ( best you can afford) then window dressing and rugs. Even when moving install your bedroom first. Also always spring for custom curtains and natural rugs.
@whoami6702
@whoami6702 3 ай бұрын
Great advice re hair & shoes! I have seen (& continue to see) how hair in a (non-styled) ponytail and/or (sloppy, no-thought) shoes completely change the entire look. I have only recently began matching the leathers of shoes & bag. This definitely surprised me on its impact!. Someone made the comment that the "downside" to French dressing is it makes everyone homogeneous. As a woman in her mid-50's my wardrobe, I find, is turning more "French". I am grateful for this. Elegance feels wonderfully restful to the eyes & to the spirit. ❤
@lindamacgregor8039
@lindamacgregor8039 3 ай бұрын
These rules aren't new to me, but I've never seen them broken down and explained so well. You've created a gem with this video - thank you!
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words 😊
@Manarita2009
@Manarita2009 3 ай бұрын
I agree ... This is a great video!
@leticiamuniz
@leticiamuniz 3 ай бұрын
True! I just sent the video to my boyfriend and he loved it, because the first half of the video works just as well for men, he only has to imagine the male examples :) thank you a lot, Ariane!
@SD-hs2pk
@SD-hs2pk 3 ай бұрын
Same here,
@lorainisrael
@lorainisrael 3 ай бұрын
The same, it is similar to what I was taught mothers would teach their daughters, though I did learn a couple of new things, specifically choosing wide styles or showing skin either at the top or the bottom but not both. Makes perfect sense, but I didn't have it as a rule.
@FrankBrennosTheGreatest
@FrankBrennosTheGreatest 2 ай бұрын
I'm a guy and not interested in fashion, I clicked by pure curiosity and yet ended up watching the whole thing. It was honestly very interesting. If I had a daughter I'd show her this for sure. Now you should make a similar video for men because I feel most of us could really use some help 😂
@freddiethetraveller
@freddiethetraveller Ай бұрын
Same lol
@MilliPidi
@MilliPidi 24 күн бұрын
Grandpa style !
@carolinegray7510
@carolinegray7510 17 күн бұрын
Hello Frank....well said. Good potential Father attitude. Regarding learning mens' fashion....the gentleman you are will shine through any clothing "flaw". 😊
@Kkun-qs2gt
@Kkun-qs2gt 3 ай бұрын
Love the on-screen graphic showing the different styles part of each outfit
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
I’m so glad 😄
@katjamuller4558
@katjamuller4558 3 ай бұрын
Yes, very good idea, so analytical and clear!
@jenniferorcutt8999
@jenniferorcutt8999 2 ай бұрын
I was just commenting on that!!!! The only thing is that I wish they stay a bit longer so I can study them more.
@DawnOldham
@DawnOldham 3 ай бұрын
I'm American and as I was trying to figure out how to explain "appropriate clothing" for our 12-13 year old daughter, I made a rule that she could wear shorter shorts with a loose top or a fitted top with longer shorts or long pants/jeans. It helped us to stop disagreeing about outfits she would put on! Your video is very helpful because you broke down each style with examples.
@kaitlynnp582
@kaitlynnp582 2 ай бұрын
That's funny, I made that rule up for myself in college. I used it on running clothes, but it's so similar. One tight one loose. Or one revealing and one concealing.
@DawnOldham
@DawnOldham 2 ай бұрын
@@kaitlynnp582 that’s very awesome of you to do for yourself! Thanks for sharing!
@aurored.7549
@aurored.7549 3 ай бұрын
As a French woman, it’s quite surprising to see all these rules in one video. We don’t learn them at once, we learn one rule at a time during all our childhood/teenage years, growing up. But yes, it’s true that we follow these in all formal settings. Some people do criticize it, because it makes our society look too homogeneous compared to other countries in which personnalities are more refleted in their clothing (like Britain for example). But I think it’s a good tool for adults, it helps elevate our looks in formal or public events and in the workplace. Thank you for sharing it with people, I didn’t think some people could not know these, since it’s quite basic to us to know them. ❤️
@108ladylena
@108ladylena 3 ай бұрын
As a german women you don't know how much that helps!! All we learn is how to dress according to the weather...
@ole340
@ole340 3 ай бұрын
​@@108ladylena depends where you're coming from, or which era. I learned those rules from my german grandmother, a stuck up seamstress from the bourgeoisie. My parisian grandmother had more fantasy and this 'chic sans y toucher' which is REALLY French. Risk is french, sisters Sans-culotte!
@bodyofhope
@bodyofhope 3 ай бұрын
I learned much of this from the Southern American women in my family. But as a fashion girl, I only wanted to break all the "rules"
@smakcanada
@smakcanada 3 ай бұрын
And those southern U.S. women were influenced by their French Grand-mères. If tou remember your history it was the French that settled the south first.
@ladysigma9654
@ladysigma9654 3 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for all the videos pointing out how rude french are I'd let my mind think I'd like it in France. 😂😂😂
@Venus77x
@Venus77x Ай бұрын
When I was only 22 (now 61 😊) I was on holiday in Spain and spotted this dark skinned French girl, with her hair up, wearing a plain white T-Shirt and French Navy wide leg ankle grazer culottes and black ballet flats....I was so mesmerised by her class and style but couldn't work out what it was, she was so chic....and now I realise it was pairing outfits down looking sharp and clean, comfortable and confident. I can remember her to this day....and there's nothing more attractive than authenticity.
@xmx005
@xmx005 3 ай бұрын
One thing I've learned to pay attention to is hardware (A coat with a silver zipper/a belt with a bright gold buckle/ handbag with brass metal/Rose gold jewelry, etc). When all your metals are cohesive it instantly looks more elegant.
@krystynaoldakovska2233
@krystynaoldakovska2233 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!!!
@dutchpainter602
@dutchpainter602 7 күн бұрын
For sure! When you find out if you are a 'cool' or 'warm' skin type, you usually stick to all silver or all gold colored metal (jewelry included) and that includes handbag hardare as well. Harder to find handbags with silver toned metal though.
@subu_versus
@subu_versus 4 күн бұрын
​@@dutchpainter602haha also my shoes are nearly all the same color and my bags too, it makes more possibilities of combination
@smakcanada
@smakcanada 3 ай бұрын
The other think the French know (both men and women) is the power of the scarf. I never walk out in France without a scarf; it can elevate a basic look, keep me warm, tie in otherwise disparate wardrobe pieces, make a statement and so much more!
@SilentRunningRedux
@SilentRunningRedux 3 ай бұрын
KUDOS, YES! In much of Europe, men and women wear scarves (and scent/fragrance). A scarf is like jewelry and less costly much of the time. Also great to shelter necks that begin otherwise to show signs of aging (a distraction or source of self consciousness for some, though I I think aging faces and even necks are often beautiful, and like to photograph “the old” with their permission). Head over to Tuba Avalon’s channel which does involve some expectation of being able to afford (at least occasionally or via “re-use websites,” or thrift stores) some high quality pieces pairing with less costly basic options NEARLY anyone can afford. even if you can’t afford it all, her insights are invaluable and delivered sardonically, wittily, and never when unkind at anyone else’s expense (just her own).
@deniseallen2796
@deniseallen2796 2 ай бұрын
Please make a video on ways to style a scarf, please. 😊
@berosullivan8089
@berosullivan8089 2 ай бұрын
Loved this video but I was also thinking scarf and/or gloves were going to come up. I'm heading to France and was just thinking that I am going to buy myself a nice scarf
@cristinamorarescu7187
@cristinamorarescu7187 Ай бұрын
I moved to France 2 months ago, never having worn a scarf before (instead of winter days in the mountainsl. I had to buy one because I was freezing and didn't yet receive all my clothes from my home country, and now I'M IN LOVE WITH IT!!! it upgrades every outfit that I wear!!!
@selenaclarke
@selenaclarke 3 ай бұрын
This was THE BEST Style video Ive ever seen on the internet. Everyone with Daughters should share this to help them understand 'The Rules" before they try to break them
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@butterflyeffect9424
@butterflyeffect9424 3 ай бұрын
Thank god that you are their to teach the wold that an outfit is a combination of different elements…. Pffffffff
@selenaclarke
@selenaclarke 3 ай бұрын
@@butterflyeffect9424 . . it's spelled 'there' to teach the 'World' . . oh & God is spelled with a Capital my Dear but thank you for highlighting the sentiment I was conveying
@butterflyeffect9424
@butterflyeffect9424 3 ай бұрын
@@selenaclarke oh thank you for correcting my mistakes Madame JESAISTOUT, I admit that my 5th laguage is sometimes a challenge. How could we live without one who tell us how to dress and an other one who correct our mistakes. Merci merci merci merci
@beulahbenade4098
@beulahbenade4098 3 ай бұрын
I agree, very very good video and clear explanation
@AuditClerk
@AuditClerk 2 ай бұрын
When she said " ... the professional kind of sexy ... ", I was sold. This is diplomacy & tact at its finest! New sub all the way from Hong Kong!
@JacWarner
@JacWarner 3 ай бұрын
I’m Australian and in my early 50’s and I have only recently found the confidence to dress “elegantly” (in my opinion). Surprise surprise- I’m following your rules. I recently went to a fancy work conference and my basic outfits for all 5 days were- white trousers, sandals or heels, a neutral shirt or striped T and a a beige trench, or neutral jacket. A good waist defining belt and gold hoop earrings. And fabulous sunglasses! I was complimented on my style constantly. Finally! I dress like a French woman.
@tessH
@tessH 3 ай бұрын
Same I’m 56 and want to start really putting in to what I wear. Finally getting confident.
@odiii1966
@odiii1966 3 ай бұрын
Et voilà 🎉
@JacWarner
@JacWarner 3 ай бұрын
@@tessH we can finally wear white!!! Xox
@Sonia-rn1zz
@Sonia-rn1zz 2 ай бұрын
I love your casual elegance! I pretty much dress the same but in a darker palette: red, navy, charcoal grey, black and cream.
@mariannemartin5086
@mariannemartin5086 3 ай бұрын
As much as I'm a "follow your joy" person, I still find these rules really help and I apply them almost instinctively most of the time. My favourite is baggy/vs/tight. It really changes the game, especially as I get older. It's worth mentioning that nothing in these rules prevents anyone from wearing really funky clothes, it's really easy to use these rules with some pieces you might never see on an elegant French woman. There's room for lots of creativity and yet the tips will really help balance the outfit
@isabellefischer5145
@isabellefischer5145 3 ай бұрын
Very true. I'm a french-speaking Swiss woman, who now lives in the US. I grew up learning all this unconsciously, but it's very easy to wear a western pearl-snap shirt as an elegant piece instead of a blazer for example, or boot-cut jeans instead of professional trousers, and get the same vibe. And don't be afraid of colors. You can also get elegant vibes using bright colors paired with grey instead of the terminally boring beiges...
@keirahazlewood4223
@keirahazlewood4223 2 ай бұрын
Exactly, build your style, have some fun figuring things out, these rules are a great basis for how to build an outfit for specific feels. Break the rules when you want to, use them when they're helpful and aid you in being perceived the way you want to be seen. Also, I'd argue you can do baggy top and baggy bottoms *if* you define the waist and potentially shoulders. At least from a French pov, the waist is fairly key.
@nupurmalik9
@nupurmalik9 3 ай бұрын
I love this video. Not only did you explain everything so well but you also didn’t insult or shame people who prefer dressing otherwise. Thank you for being sensitive! Looking forward to more content!
@opal-r2h
@opal-r2h 2 ай бұрын
A summary: Heels will always make an item more feminine - around 7cm elegant, above 7cm sexy. Tucking in your shirt t-shirt or pullover will elongate your legs and emphasise your waist Balance out the volume of your outfit, never do all skinny or all baggy. Natural materials look expensive and artificial ones look cheap. So, chose cotton over polyester. Your underwear should not be visible in colour or shape. Take UW that matches your skin colour. Pick one size up for panties to avoid liners. Match leather accessories -If you are wearing brown shoes, wear a brown bag. Wide clothes make you look bigger regardless of your body size. If you are showing cleavage, don’t show legs, and if you are showing legs, don’t show cleavage. Ironed clothes make a world of difference. Limit the amount of sexy elements in your outfit, so your look doesn’t fall into tacky-sexy.
@geensjc
@geensjc Ай бұрын
I like this!
@Chitukuravi
@Chitukuravi 3 ай бұрын
I am a man and I watched the entire video, so well done. Can we have a similar video for the sad gents😂
@Meanne77
@Meanne77 3 ай бұрын
Match your belt with your shoes ;)
@k.v.7681
@k.v.7681 3 ай бұрын
The rules are not that different tbh. As said by Meanne, instead of a handbag matched to shoes, make sure your belt matches your shoes if wearing a more classic or professional outfit like a suit. Otherwise most of the same point-based system with categories will apply. You can look well put together with a pair of sneakers, some chinos, a neutral well fitting t-shirt and a blazer. You want to be a bit more mindful about the shapes, because we're not as lucky as women in that department and have a bit less choice. And the sexy category is a bit different as well. Women can choose specific items to openly signal sexyness, but with a bit of thought we can get that too, mainly in how we wear specific items and by keeping in mind what people find attractive in a man/you. Emphasize your shoulders with a slim cut top if you don't have too much of a belly. If you are a bit more rotund (as we tend to become with age. Gods to be young again...), a slightly more flowy but well cut shirt will do. Choose a good shirt that you can keep partly unbuttoned to push the width of your upper chest and shoulders. Pants that will show rear volume but not entirely reveal the shape of your legs. It's all about small adjustments. extra tip when it comes to matching: your socks should match shoes or pants in color. If you want to look taller, match your socks to your pants, it will elongate the silhouette of the legs. Extra extra tip to train the eye: look at suits, even from different eras. On the surface, it's business attire. But it's the "manly man sexy successful" outfit for a reason. The shapes are very interesting and can be very different from one another. The variance within a three piece suit (the cuts, the lengths, the silhouette) can give you an idea about the shapes you're looking for, and what will make you comfortable, even with casual attire.
@ludmillabogucharska3182
@ludmillabogucharska3182 3 ай бұрын
Very easy, wear pants on your legs and shirts on your arms 😂 But actually, the best advice for men that I've seen so far anywhere - find a celebrity with body and complexion similar to yours, and who's style you like, and try to recreate their casual looks for starters. You will discover a lot of things about style and yourself!
@SilentRunningRedux
@SilentRunningRedux 3 ай бұрын
Tuba Avalon (on Yt) is female but herself often wears menswear abs reviews it/ suggests options for finding it in good quality yet trying to be mindful also of cost.
@KatieLoody
@KatieLoody 3 ай бұрын
​@@k.v.7681 I think matching socks is good for some categories (like maybe professional, preppy, and the traditional categories), but socks can be a super fun and subtle way for men to add personality to their outfits! Look at Booth from the TV show Bones for example- he's an FBI agent that wears office formal suits every day but he throws on some fun socks to show that he still has a quirky side underneath. You could even do socks that mostly match (like have black as a main colour to match with black shoes/pants) but that have a quirky design or print on them.
@HazeRambo
@HazeRambo 3 ай бұрын
This was great! Another one my mom taught me (she isn’t French but lived there for a bit) is to buy 2-4 staple pieces and build your outfit around them. She’d often get 5 outfits from each piece. Instead of having 45 cheap articles, use that money to buy 3-4 quality pieces that will elevate your outfits overall. Some examples could be a motorcycle jacket, black dress, camel coat for winter, and a lovely button down. And never underestimate the power of jewelry and accessories!
@odiii1966
@odiii1966 3 ай бұрын
Agree, less but high quality always. Besides it’s better for the planet.
@BlueSaphire70
@BlueSaphire70 3 ай бұрын
My mom also taught me that one. With proper care, quality clothes can last you a very long time, and if you're careful and more or less keep your weight, you can build a very nice wardrobe over time. You can certainly add new elements and stay current with fashion without too much money.
@niji.sateenkaari8835
@niji.sateenkaari8835 2 ай бұрын
absolutely. It even works with cheaper stuff (maybe you don't have any money, are very young / still growing or live somewhere for a limited amount of time). Nowadays I can make that work, but it took me a long time to understand fashion (not only in a trendy way but in the way of the video) and develop my own taste. I was really bad at putting together wardrobes and the very best I could do was looking normal (jeans, shirt) but everything above that was...weird :D But I got the grip of it once I reached my early twenties. Also, I could buy my own stuff from wherever, and my body reached its adult female-shaped size.
@BeaN-mn6tj
@BeaN-mn6tj 3 ай бұрын
As a parisian myself, i have to say this is pretty accurate. I think my way of categorizing is a bit different, but i unconsciously do It (like every day i'm like "how professionnal do i look and how much do i need to look it today?" And like : the rule about the number of sexy elements, definetely. I would also add a few more : - no more than 3 total colors - try to match the "cuts" (les coupes, je sais pas comment on dit en anglais) or silhouette of your main frame (shirt / jean) with your coat - colors (veeeery distinctive of french fashion) : keep it sober* (black, White, beige, Navy blue) with touches of color in general, only go wild in special occasions *Edit: as someone made me realize, "sober" in French means "simple"/"serious" as well as without alcool!
@Safi_JC
@Safi_JC 3 ай бұрын
As an Italian living in France I couldn’t agree more with your “added” rules 👏
@ivyhays3478
@ivyhays3478 3 ай бұрын
​@Safi_JC that is so amazing that you invest in how you look everyday walking out the door. I never give it a thought on day to day basic, just any jeans and any T-shirt, any shoes as long as it doesn't look ridiculous 😮
@jylbek71
@jylbek71 3 ай бұрын
@@ivyhays3478it all depends on what you do on a daily basis. Some of us have to look differently and put more thoughts into it depending on what activities are planned that day.
@natashadavies9569
@natashadavies9569 3 ай бұрын
​@@ivyhays3478I tend to rely on 'uniforms' based on what I'm willing or not willing to faff about with. For example I know I can't usually be bothered to wear shoes with a heel or jeans I can't sit on the grass in. Therefore I rely on pretty shirts and a nipped belt to elevate my comfort garb. An item of jewellery somewhere that doesn't make me feel constrained or stuffy helps make me feel as though I'm wearing an outfit rather than just clothes
@themissakura599
@themissakura599 3 ай бұрын
Also I would add: black or white goes with any colour. And don't wear really light colours as a main if you have pale skin, this will make you look sick. And really important, top and legs witht the same colour but slightly different shades don't match well.
@potatokatato
@potatokatato Ай бұрын
I love that you framed this as "rules to follow if you want to look elegant and put together," instead of "hard rules to always follow or else you're trashy and uncool." Also, thank you for the bit about larger bodies still having shapes that are worth showing off!
@EVL-xj5vc
@EVL-xj5vc 3 ай бұрын
the red bra under a white top is something new to me! i have many white tops. thanks for the tip. I have been to France a few times and noticed the women like to go braless even on thin and translucent tops *.*
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
That is so true! At least the underwear is not visible then 😂 Not something I would advise if you want to look elegant, but definitely a very French thing to do for the women who like a laid-back feminine vibe, with a dash of “rebel” 👌 So glad the red bra tip helped ♥️
@amycurtis4641
@amycurtis4641 3 ай бұрын
The red bra trick doesn't work with deep tone skin
@EVL-xj5vc
@EVL-xj5vc 3 ай бұрын
@amycurtis4641 ah another thing we all learned 😀
@starrseed2687
@starrseed2687 3 ай бұрын
@@amycurtis4641so true I came here to say this. Red underclothes only disappear under white clothes if the wearer has fair skin.
@cmaven4762
@cmaven4762 3 ай бұрын
@@amycurtis4641 No... she advised matching your skin tone first... I have followed this advice for wearing white and cream tops for ages... but would not wear red unless my skin tone is very light.
@Fuelys
@Fuelys 3 ай бұрын
I watched this video even if I am French because I was doubtful but all tips are true and well explained. I would also add another rule that we are told (that can summarise a part of the video): "never too much". Actually, we would ask regularly our mother or friend like "Is it too much?". Also a good tip is that if you have a doubt always ask mom and dad (if you can). Mom will know what is trendy, the social codes for special events and what looks good on you. On the other hand, Dad will always tell you (if you ask) when an outfit is not flattering. (Never expect a big approvals because he doesn't care much) Another good tip that my mother taught me is to always do your shopping alone, so you can take your time trying and thinking if you really need it, if it really looks good and you don't feel pressured about buying something that you will never wear.
@galuseitup444
@galuseitup444 3 ай бұрын
When I clicked on this video and heard "I haven't seen any of those French fashion rules on the internet", I was like "Really?... Another video about "French style"?" But the information given is actually so great! It's simple, yet genius system! I want to try it out for sure. (And I definitely need a wardrobe refresh... Haven't bought anything new in years) Thank you!
@deniseinacio6503
@deniseinacio6503 3 ай бұрын
My husband (from Paris) hated my bras because of the overflow (push up bras)... amazing to hear her speak about it! I learned a lot, thank you!
@Tanutra
@Tanutra 3 ай бұрын
This is, by far, the most helpful fashion video I have ever seen in my life. IN MY LIFE! I have always struggled with fashion and the way you explained it, using the system of points, made so much sense. I had such a lightbulb moment in my brain. Thank you so much.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Oh I’m going to frame that comment 😍 I am so so happy it was so helpful for you!!
@laurariondet8081
@laurariondet8081 3 ай бұрын
@@MademoiselleSpends Pin it 😄 as a french woman living abroad, 100% agree on all of these rules, although my mom never taught me the point system, that's exactly how it is in my head ^^ and the either you show your cleavage or your legs is GOLD to look sexy but not "easy" amazing video, bien joue, continue come ca c'etait tres clair et le rythme est parfait 👌
@ArtU4All
@ArtU4All 3 ай бұрын
@@MademoiselleSpends Let’s talk about the bubble charts in more detail. You did split one of them- so there are new aces and shades of gray Let’s talk about it ❤👗❤
@zoric2009
@zoric2009 2 ай бұрын
Same, i was taking screenshots with ideas because now i know how to organize my closet: instead of all shirts in one and pants in the other, I’m going to organize my stuff into the 3 categories that i use. I spend an hour flipping through shirts that are all too sporty/casual when I’m getting ready for work. Makes no sense. Organize your stuff by their purpose and style. Truly amazing video.
@susanmoreno9656
@susanmoreno9656 2 ай бұрын
I felt the rule about wearing baggy clothes when you don’t feel as thin as you’d like just makes you look bigger!! Fotos helped to see the truth in this! Thank you.
@carolmelancon
@carolmelancon 3 ай бұрын
I'm happy to see someone with the intestinal fortitude to call-out trashy.
@randomchain8623
@randomchain8623 3 ай бұрын
LOL
@zamar2158
@zamar2158 3 ай бұрын
But do you forget that it was french fashion houses that pushed all the trashy elements in their seasonal shows? When the overlords do it, it's OK, but should the peasants follow its not. That is rule #1. What's truly hideous are those tattoos, piercings and poison coloured hair - also the ultra fashionable portion of an entire generation of women in the west. No one has the fortitude of any organ or system to call that out because that would be against the euphemistic term known as " body art".
@catherineciosi147
@catherineciosi147 Ай бұрын
I am French and I can tell you that the French style you are speaking about only concerns middle class well off women. In the video they show classy French actrices. But if you go in the street you won’t see such simplicity and elegance! But in the whole, French women are better dressed than English ones, there is no doubt about that.
@kyrstenwilson3111
@kyrstenwilson3111 3 ай бұрын
A thing that many people don't know about bras (at least in the US) is that band size and cup size are inverse when you're figuring out your size. So. If your bra doesn’t fit quite right and it's mainly an overflow problem, first try up a cup size or two and DOWN a band size, then go up a band size if you need to. The bigger cups are adding length to the band. Your band shouldn't be hurting you, but it should be doing just as much or slightly more of the work than your straps.
@ArtU4All
@ArtU4All 3 ай бұрын
I find that the CUPS are the most important as for the band you can buy an extension for better fit.
@valeriapukhovitskaya624
@valeriapukhovitskaya624 3 ай бұрын
I’d say that bands are to do as much work as they can; a well fitted bra holds even without straps
@jem2250
@jem2250 26 күн бұрын
Smaller women (32 band) wearing a D cup is not the same a 36 D cup. Get the band right first. Then experiment with the cup. Band will relax over time so make sure the tighter hooks will be available for later on
@ashleyfoss4718
@ashleyfoss4718 19 күн бұрын
​@jem2250 I get so frustrated with lack of band size options. I am 30 to 31 around.
@maryokeefe5351
@maryokeefe5351 6 күн бұрын
Plus I find those foam cup bras that are everywhere really do not fit as well as seamed cups. They don't separate the breasts well which leads to the overflow thing.
@klesuo
@klesuo 3 ай бұрын
American here 👋 This was neat. I definitely find it way more stylish to mix styles a bit within an outfit. I just never broke down the styles into these explicit categories like she does. What was missing for me was any rules for hair and jewelry. That’s also where you can mess up a look with the wrong earrings or hair style. I appreciated her comment on natural vs synthetic materials. My mom taught me that. But another rule my grandmother taught me is to invest in your shoes!! Your shoes should always be the most expensive part of your look. Nice shoes can turn an average outfit around.
@hdprincess2004
@hdprincess2004 3 ай бұрын
Red bra, white top…who knew?? Not this lady. Thank you! I think the “art” of dressing is lost, I did not grow up learning “how to dress”. Thank you for some simple, easy, and effective rules to help with the madness that goes on anytime I get dressed!!!!
@Maderlololohio
@Maderlololohio 3 ай бұрын
Skin colour bra would also be comfy
@007KayElleKay
@007KayElleKay 3 ай бұрын
Red disappears under white - it’s colour theory in action.
@drodlaren
@drodlaren 3 ай бұрын
Soft Pink works too, at least for me
@donnaherrera7415
@donnaherrera7415 3 ай бұрын
My mom was a seamstress from Mexico and she taught me a large handful of your tips! I hear her voice in my head when i show leg not to show chest and vise versa
@alexandratheaverage
@alexandratheaverage 3 ай бұрын
These guidelines were not only helpful, but easy to digest. This is a fantastic video and I hope you make more like it!
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
@gabrielagarcia3616
@gabrielagarcia3616 3 ай бұрын
YES! I can not agree more! I immediately subscribed because of her style of presenting. The information was clear and simple but effective.
@maya8999
@maya8999 2 ай бұрын
Girl, please don't stop. Fashion was always a nightmare in my head, but I am really trying to make peace with it and figure it out my style. Watching your videos are making everything a little bit more easier. Please, continue, I'm counting on it!
@leamubiu
@leamubiu 3 ай бұрын
I’m French, but my mom wasn’t. Never got that kind of guidance from her, but it’s nice to find that advice eventually. This is one of the most concise videos I’ve seen on the topic :) and very helpful
@miyabihyatt
@miyabihyatt 3 ай бұрын
Hi! French here (and black)! Tbh my mom never made me learn those rules but I feel like all the things on the TV like "Les reines du shopping" and other TV shows talking about fashion (and also fashion influencers, the curvy ones for me) made me assimilate naturally all those rules. I can't say I follow them strictly as I am black, colours really look amazing on me so I go with thing that look nice while being comfortable most of the time. But when I take my time, I feel like my style changes from casual to the working one (on occasion, I don't need to wear a shirt or a blazer to go to work as I work in IT) preppy to the ones with a lot of bold colours to rock to grandma (I just love wearing pearls I guess). It's really funny. Also I do love heels but I barely wear them as it's not appropriate when you have to walk on a road with little tiny rocks or just on forest tiny roads. It's good for big cities. But when I wear heels they always have a thick heel size, but they can be short heels (3 to 5cm) to high heels (7 and more). Also I have some unique bags with really various colours so sometimes it's not possible to have the same colour for my shoes so I either stick to black or white shoes or pick a colour shown on the bag. Definitely agree that if you are curvy (or on the bigger side) it's better to wear fitted clothes or more like clothes that fit your own form while respecting the wide/fitted or fitter/wide combo for the top and the bottom. I can also note that depending of the region where you live in France people tends to dress differently but you can still notice they are really French in the way they do that.
@themissingsock2437
@themissingsock2437 Ай бұрын
I'm NGL, I didn't have the best mother-ing or female role models in my life, and this legit was done in a way that I could understand & I can't tell you how helpful this was to watch, so, thank you.
@elsagreen1476
@elsagreen1476 3 ай бұрын
I'm French, and I do follow most of these rules implicitly! The things I would add to your great video are: - Avoiding colors that are too bright, plain, straightforward, without nuance (my mum calls them "dumb colors"). For example, a powder pink, coral or fuschia will usually look fancier and more interesting than the sort of pink you would find in the girl section of a toy store. - Pairing colors is not always straightforward. For example, pink and red, or pink and orange, are difficult combos to pull off and may clash. I personally really dislike yellow and grey together. Yellow and black gives bee, orange and black gives Halloween... On the other hand, khaki complements all shades of red, and beige/off white elevates almost everything. Have fun, but think it through! - As it goes with the most important rule of balance, one eye-catching element per outfit is enough. Never too much, always enough. Thank you for a great video!
@attoooh
@attoooh Ай бұрын
Nooo plz kaki and red are horrendous together
@nitzeart
@nitzeart Ай бұрын
I actually love red and pink, it's very candy cane and I like that ❤🩷 They're often the same color just different value (Unless you mean magenta in which case, magenta is a hard color to pull off).
@kath6720
@kath6720 3 ай бұрын
As a French woman I know our moms and grandmas teach us about skincare, dressing, hair and manners. And culture comes at the dinner table and family reunions and outings 😊
@sarahnichols8485
@sarahnichols8485 10 күн бұрын
I was never taught how to dress, I looked ad photos and ads and cultivated similar clothing mostly from affordable used and vintage shops. This breaks it down in a much more understandable way than trying to figure it out on my own. Thank you!
@maryokeefe5351
@maryokeefe5351 6 күн бұрын
Same. Takes a while but we get it eventually.
@margaritarobles-martinez6838
@margaritarobles-martinez6838 3 ай бұрын
My mom gave me great advice. There were 3 elements to factor in: tight/loose, short/long, neckline/decolletage. You could choose a maximum of 2 out of 3. Something can be tight and short but cover the rest of your body. Or it can have decolletage and be tight but long. You also have to take into consideration your body type. I love plunging neckines but I'm busty so that makes me look cheap. But more flat-chested women look great with them (envy!)
@ArtU4All
@ArtU4All 3 ай бұрын
I am not following the 2/3 method. You are naming all three in the very next of examples …???
3 ай бұрын
​@@ArtU4All I think she meant 2 out of the 3 can be the sexier option but then the third is supposed to be laid back / professional. So anything that's tight AND short AND not covering your skin is too sexy.
@lucie40-lf2mk
@lucie40-lf2mk 3 ай бұрын
I would add jewelry: either big necklace or big earrings. Never both. The same for rings and bracelets. And maximum 3 elements out or the 4 at the same time.
@Bella-tj4ti
@Bella-tj4ti 3 ай бұрын
I am not French, but all the American Fashion magazines, used to do story after story promoting exactly what you are discussing, and try to dress that everything goes with everything else.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Love that!!
@christinagerontaki3486
@christinagerontaki3486 2 ай бұрын
It's interesting how my Greek mother taught me those rules you mentioned some decades ago...those french rules of yours apparently were the rules for every woman who wanted to be elegante back then ❤
@Oxelie
@Oxelie 3 ай бұрын
i'm french and was working in fashion and luxury industry in paris, and i have to say this is the most accurate video on this particular topic i ever seen (and i didn't realize this rules are so specific to french fashion ˆˆ) bravo 😘
@MaySaysSo
@MaySaysSo 2 ай бұрын
This was such a helpful video. I never thought about the "limiting sexy elements in your outfit to 2", and I also didn't realize that fitted pants on women were a bit on the "sexy" category. I wear a lot of fitted pants (mainly because they are stretchy and comfy) but I think I'll look into buying straight pants that are more flowy as well! Thank you for the video!
@Tswizzle_sizzle
@Tswizzle_sizzle 3 ай бұрын
My grandmother was Italian and she taught me basics and “fancy grandma”. I loved the additional categories you included. I noticed a lot of French women love the aesthetics of the 1970s. I do too; earth tones, textiles, shirts etc.
@coconutdesign5420
@coconutdesign5420 2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! ♥️
@daftirishmarej1827
@daftirishmarej1827 3 ай бұрын
I love the "my ladies" 😂 and i couldn't agree more about the overflow. Regular sizing the ladies helps
@julieyoung3966
@julieyoung3966 3 ай бұрын
Wow, I love this video! I feel lost in putting outfits together, even at 46 yrs old. 😅 Very helpful, thank you.
@Anna-zu8nf
@Anna-zu8nf 3 ай бұрын
I have just discovered you. You appeared on my "new to you" section. I have been following Justine Le Conte, Marie-Anne Le coure and Frederique Boss for many years and they alwats give french styling tips but have NEVER explained it like this! Just brilliant . I'm in the UK so have some European dressing etiquette , but this was so informative. I have now subscribed. Keep up the great work.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s a pleasure to welcome you here!
@Lili-p1b5t
@Lili-p1b5t 2 ай бұрын
I'm French and never realized that I knew all this subconsciously 😂. Thanks for bringing all that knowledge to the surface.
@alisalavine1052
@alisalavine1052 3 ай бұрын
New subscriber. Love this. Both of my grandmas were stylish but one grandma was chic and would have looked at home sitting in a café in Paris. She taught me this same technique. Born in the early 1920s, she didn't wear jeans until she was 70! And even then she had a heel on. I'm excited to see more of your content. Merci beaucoup, for the memories.❤👠
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Oh this is lovely!
@Sevche
@Sevche Ай бұрын
Frencho too here. I agree on all those unsaid rules! I was also expecting the makeup one "lips or eyes" in line with "legs or clivage".
@el0oizak32
@el0oizak32 3 ай бұрын
Vidéo géniale, claire, concise ! Ça me motive pour "affiner" ma garde robe et ameliorer, je l'espère, mon style. Ça fait des années que je remets ça à plus tard parce que "non mais je vais maigrir, ça sert à rien que j'achète tant de fringues en grande taille" 🙃. J'ai 34 ans maintenant donc grosse ou pas, j'ai juste envie d'être BIEN habillée. Il y a pas mal de règles que je connaissais mais c'est toujours très utile de les avoir sous la main de façon aussi synthétique et percutante. En revanche, le détail des différents styles principaux, et comment emprunter des éléments ici et là et les assembler c'est une pépite, je n'avais jamais vu ça expliqué de façon aussi abordable et je pense que ça va BEAUCOUP m'aider à composer mes tenues et à faire des achats plus qualitatifs et que je pourrai utiliser dans des looks différents. Un grand merci 💐
@mommas.odd.things
@mommas.odd.things 2 ай бұрын
This was great thank you! My mom never taught me these as a Canadian girl but some of it I definitely picked up some how? Looking forward to teaching my daughter these and glad I have been on the right track. Now I can only improve.
@jelenaveldeman5234
@jelenaveldeman5234 3 ай бұрын
I used those rules when I was looking for my own style at the age of 18. Didn't know they were French rules and that they really are rules. 🇧🇪
@zozoz90
@zozoz90 18 күн бұрын
I don’t know why but her kindness and way of delivery made me happy! ❤ please continue being your wonderful self
@cumuluscloud2
@cumuluscloud2 3 ай бұрын
I learnt this through trial and error over time, would have been very useful to my younger self! You summarised it really succinctly!
@StevieScarlett
@StevieScarlett 2 ай бұрын
Excellent! Vraiment très éducatif. Je t’encourage de continuer à faire des vidéos comme ceci. On a tous besoin d’apprendre comment bien s’habiller tout en respectant notre style préféré.
@Phoenixzeta
@Phoenixzeta 3 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness 🙏so helpful! I loved the example where you showed each piece has something it says, and creates a whole picture. I also loved when you showed yourself in the examples that really helped me picture the point you were making. That to me works more than just the influencer pictures! Thank you from upstate New York ❤
@randomname24680
@randomname24680 3 ай бұрын
As a French woman, the way I "built my outfit" in the morning is : whatever is cleanish and accessible + shoes that match the color. The "story I tell" with my outfit is : I have weather appropriate cloths, you don't see private parts of my body, and here is a color I like. Not that the video is not good, but just to put things in perspective : all those rules and the whole "thinking of the category your outfit fits" is not something ALL French women think about EVERY DAY. Also as a young adult I loved to wear black bras under transparent-ish white shirts...
@ArtU4All
@ArtU4All 3 ай бұрын
I like your story 😍 And I recognize Sex and the City in the black bra/sheer top 😉
@randomname24680
@randomname24680 3 ай бұрын
@@ArtU4All never watched it, but no doubt it impacted the culture.
@rl3636
@rl3636 2 ай бұрын
Know the general societal rules, then find your personal style in ways to bend/break a few rules
@mastaneht83
@mastaneht83 3 ай бұрын
The clarity the professionalism and the eloquence! Brava :)
@aya-chan4784
@aya-chan4784 3 ай бұрын
As a french girl, i didn't even knew we were abiding to those rules. Good to know
@jadebadra2921
@jadebadra2921 2 ай бұрын
I was so surprised to realise I discussed everyone of those rules as a French teenager either with my mom or out shopping with friends. Very accurate!
@bicibella996
@bicibella996 2 ай бұрын
As an American living in Paris, I've never had such a hard time getting dressed 👗 🙃 This was very helpful - as especially at work I feel completely confused (either too informal or too formal) Orher things I've learned and noticed in france : - leather belts are common even for casual outfits - Non-matching monochrome is both common and makes getting dressed SO much easier (ie. light green top, dark green pants) - put together looks usually have 3 colors max (ex green outfit, brown accessories and a scarf that's beige so in the same color and warmth or cool family as one of the main colors) - I agree with the comments above that a lot of people look the same :/ - See a lot of folks who know what colors suite them and they wear them very well - there are way (way way way) less tattoos, piercing, dyed hair in france compared to other western countries - which i think is too bad ! Formal with tats is hot Also, I can't with the white trainers anymore --- everyone has the same shoes ! It drives me nuts excellent video ! Chapeau ! 🎓
@s.starbontrager5994
@s.starbontrager5994 3 ай бұрын
One of the BEST fashion videos ever made. Very well done.
@lera1113
@lera1113 25 күн бұрын
So helpful...i've instinctively done some of these because they felt "right", but the categories are really helpful as sometimes i get into a spin trying to put something together.
@dogzentraining
@dogzentraining 3 ай бұрын
It would appear I am a preppy grandma 👵🏻❤ what wonderful advice, thank you for sharing your culture with us! Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@amishgon
@amishgon 17 күн бұрын
Oh, thank you very much! Your video broke it down so beautifully. I can now be more confident with my outfits.
@alesiamassey3801
@alesiamassey3801 3 ай бұрын
The red bra was new to me, too. I always wore beige (which also disappears under white and sheerer/paler fabrics). I was gratified to note that some of the rules I have already been following intuitively: revealed cleavage OR revealed legs; tight top with loose bottoms or vice versa. Others are new to me, and I really appreciate the information. Thank you!
@Barefoot_Duchess
@Barefoot_Duchess 3 ай бұрын
This is so useful and enlightening! It seems that, apart from 3 (sexy, professional & gimmicky), I have items pretty much from all the other categories. Most of my wardrobe is divided between Preppy and Traditional (70%), 10% Laid back, 10% Sporty, 5% Ethnic and 5% Rock. Can you tell us what categories you have in your wardrobe?
@meganoliver8961
@meganoliver8961 2 ай бұрын
Loved your video! As an American I had heard many of these rules over the years, but not all. I agree with everything you said!!
@maurasiobhan4532
@maurasiobhan4532 Ай бұрын
This is the best fashion advice I’ve ever seen! You touched on so many things, didn’t say negative things about styles you might not like personally, and used a variety of body types in your photo examples! A lot of people will just show their advice in themselves which is great! Loved seeing how you dress to work with these rules, but my body doesn’t look like yours lol glad to see you explain how these rules can work with anyone! ❤
@giovannao.7054
@giovannao.7054 3 ай бұрын
I love the Polène bagas appearing in the outfits at the beginning of the video 😊 The tip on ironing/cleaning the bags is so underrated, but it makes a huge difference. Especially taking care of leather bags feel very therapeutic.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
I agree! It’s like giving love to the things you own 🧡
@anaalves3658
@anaalves3658 3 ай бұрын
And leather shoes. I love putting leather wax on my leather goods, it really makes a huge difference to their longevity 😊.
@aleisterlilywhite1109
@aleisterlilywhite1109 27 күн бұрын
This is always what I’m telling my husband when he says my wardrobe is getting out of control. I have many stories to tell! I’m not French but this has always been intuitive to me. You’ve explained it beautifully 🖤
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 27 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 EXACTLY! Thank you ♥️
@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340
@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 3 ай бұрын
Rule seven expanded, always go back to the hour glass shape and balance it. Great video, unfortunately we have a lot of trashy dressing in America.
@22jcd222
@22jcd222 3 ай бұрын
Excellent summary ! Most straightforward, matter-of-fact presentation ever!!
@rrosaseconda
@rrosaseconda 3 ай бұрын
My mother was Italian and handed me down virtually the same "rules." I was born in the U.S., and younger women here look "trashy" to me much of the time. I wondered why. LOL. Thanks for taking the time to explain European fashion ideals.
@alenkasalej627
@alenkasalej627 3 ай бұрын
That's why fashion is born in Europe and stil rules ...
@AT-cy7im
@AT-cy7im 3 ай бұрын
I’m Italian and I was gonna say that indeed we have the same rules
@pippadawg7037
@pippadawg7037 3 ай бұрын
Trashy? No. I was raised in the US in the Deep South and we learned the similar rules and many more. But when it came to sexiness my mother and grandmother's emphasis was always "how to look sexier to catch his eye" never "how to avoid looking trashy." Even if their emphasis was heteronormative and sexist, I am glad they taught me what to do instead of what not to do. If you tell a child, "don't hit the dog, don't hit the dog." All they hear is" hit the dog" and if tell a teenager, "don't dress trashy, don't dress trashy" they hear "dress trashy." I see young girls and think, maybe she isn't interested in catching a man's eye/or looking sexy and good for her. Dress is self expression.
@pippadawg7037
@pippadawg7037 3 ай бұрын
@@alenkasalej627 Fashion wasn't "born" in Europe nor does Europe "rule." Europe did its level best to "rule" the world and impose its culture, customs, mores, language, religion, law and yes dress on every living being on the planet. However the world pushed back against colonialist attempt to "rule" the world, and the world proved difficult to handle especially as Europeans were often too busy butchering each other to maintain their stranglehold. So fashion is born many places. More than trickling down as it once did, fashion trickles up from the street subcultures i.e. hiphop, Korean K-pop, skateboarding, Japanese gyaru, J-fashion etc. Also with globalization (for better or worse) the world is getting smaller and cross pollination of styles makes it difficult to know who is influencing whom. France still has enormous influence but to pronounce that Europe "rules" is ignorant, Eurocentric and utterly tone deaf.
@alenkasalej627
@alenkasalej627 3 ай бұрын
@@pippadawg7037 Tradicional clothing is not fashion as the meaning of the word. I ment that (as intentional industry). Nothing else. Did not mean to ofend anyone.
@sierratofelt3408
@sierratofelt3408 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I've had no luck remembering seemingly arbitrary and fickle fashion rules, but the way you explain the WHY makes it finally make sense. Could you do a follow-up to this for accessories and/or hairstyles?
@ryptoll4801
@ryptoll4801 3 ай бұрын
This was very informative and helpful! Suddenly a lot of things I always knew on some level without comprehending it, makes sense now. Like the "only show either cleavage or legs, not both" thing, for ex. Because I used to show both at the same time a lot back in my teens but never understood why everyone thought I looked skanky. But nowadays when I can't show cleavage anymore, I only show legs if anything, and no one seems to think I look tacky. I didn't manage to put the two together! I also appreciate the heel "rules" as I love the look and want something classy, but can't for the life of me walk in high or pointy heels. So all my heels are broader and only 3-4 cm tall, and I'm relieved to learn that does fall into the classy look. The style categorizations make a lot of sense to me. I usually prefer dressing in a classy way that I guess is kind of a mix of traditional, sexy and professional, but I toss in goth elements (a lot of black and deep reds combined with beige and gold) to personalize it. At home I do often go for more sporty though. Fyi I'm not really trying to "look French" specifically. I like taking inspiration from wherever in the world. It's more like France is known for having a good eye for fashion and style in general. So I kinda just trust that if something style/fashion related comes from France, it's probably good. I'm a Swede myself, but Sweden is terrible in regards to style lol. We know furniture (IKEA) but not clothes.
@gxw2350
@gxw2350 Ай бұрын
Wonderful video, thank you! I look forward to incorporating these rules as I struggle w creating a flattering “look” since I am fat where I don’t want to be. Much appreciated.
@KateCarew
@KateCarew 3 ай бұрын
Also, make sure you’ve chosen well made clothing and that it fits well. Get a tailor to ensure your clothes lay properly, and keep your proportions in mind to keep a balanced look.
@fl4avv721
@fl4avv721 Ай бұрын
What proportions exactly? What do you mean, if you refer to natural body proportions they come in all different shapes and sizes, impossible to standarize to some beauty cannon
@fl4avv721
@fl4avv721 Ай бұрын
And there is no way to figure out good proportions without going into mathematical relations
@swlucas
@swlucas 2 ай бұрын
As a man, it is difficult to find videos that give a conceptual overview of fashion and the thoughts behind decisions. "Wear this outfit," videos are the norm. I learned a lot from this video about conceptual decision making for the clothes I wear as a male, how to keep the fashion story consistent, or how to juxtapose stories to increase intrigue. Thank you!
@LindaEll
@LindaEll 3 ай бұрын
Preppy looks very different in the US. More classic, wealthy, country club, yacht club look.
@Anna-zu8nf
@Anna-zu8nf 3 ай бұрын
European and US interpretations of the same style are indeed very different.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
How interesting!
@utahdan231
@utahdan231 3 ай бұрын
Preppy style changed for worse last 25 years.
@glendamaikell4224
@glendamaikell4224 Ай бұрын
That was my reaction. To me, preppy has the connotation of old money and conservative style that was very popular during the 80’s in the US.
@maryokeefe5351
@maryokeefe5351 6 күн бұрын
@@MademoiselleSpends Think Ralph Lauren or Tommy Hilfiger for examples of this.
@shinajade8172
@shinajade8172 2 ай бұрын
Very well analysed, structured and explained, thank you! It is true that these rules apply not only in France, yet as a French woman I learned also those rules part with my mother part with the general environment of other people, magazines and trying on clothes every morning when I was a teenager and student like "no these shoes, or coat, or trousers... really do not fit with the other elements, I need to change this before I go out lol" My mother is always very elegant but with an arty touch with a lot of colours always very well matched in a nuanced way with the accessories, jewels and shoes, for example light and dark blues. And just like her I love colours but with a simpler style. I also like to avoid the black and white basics, and I can add these rules/remarks to the "no more than three colors" : if you do not want to look too basic or classic, you can put one strong colour (yellow, orange, pink, green, blue, red...) on your top with one classic/professional colour on your trousers like black, white, brown or dark blue. OR you can do the reverse : classic colour on the top and vivid colour on the bottom. You can also replace black shoes by brown, grey or dark blue. It will give a softer tone to your look and "welcome" the more intense colours above, while black shoes will make the colours above appear sharper. Also, if you want to put the same color on different items, these items must be separated/alternated. For instance blue, green, red shoes... paired with the top, not with the trousers. I agree with the other comments. About scarves, they are a good way to add a multicolored item that is not too visible and that can match and unify at the same time tones from your shoes, top, trousers, jacket... another rule with colours is the quality and tightness of the fabric/cloth. A good quality woolen or cotton item, or a very fine clothed scarf, will make the coloured item seem more preppy. Another rule that we follow is the avoidance of the full characters that come with the different looks. Too many skin showed or high heels is the slut, too many colors is the clown, too many classic is the bourgeoise, too many sporty is... sporty (haha) so it's okay for a teenager or to go running! You can only choose to play fully one of those characters on specific occasions or if you have the specific personality and lifestyle, job that goes with it. The full ethnic style is a summer look you can wear at work as well as on holidays with a long dress and cloth or leather sandals, especially in the south, hotter part of the country. It is a way to have colours and have skin visible while remaining elegant but not preppy. But finally, I would add that blue jeans trousers are the basics for men and women that are used in a lot of occasions throughout the seasons, becoming preppy with a buttoned skirt, sporty with a sweater, or casual/professional with a wool or cotten knitten pull over. And also that French women do not generally wear high heels because one of the rules we follow is also that fashion should not prevent you from being safe, healthy, and comfortable in your movements and activities. Thank you for this very clear video which reminded me a lot of past moments because clothes are first paired with days of our life 😊
@jasminschmidvocalcoach7473
@jasminschmidvocalcoach7473 3 ай бұрын
Great Video! Something I always did intuitively… But you found the right words and made it so clear!!!
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
I am so glad to hear! Thank you for your kind words!
@GesuHeche-fv4hx
@GesuHeche-fv4hx 2 ай бұрын
Random comment - I love your hair! I love the volume you have, and your up-dos are also so cute and elegant. Could you please make a video on how you style your hair for your curly followers? :)
@janitapanos240
@janitapanos240 3 ай бұрын
Love this brilliant style method, merci beaucoup!
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Avec plaisir!
@bbch088
@bbch088 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate the categories. Recently went shopping in Japan where the styles were diverse! But your 9 looks helped me recognize the styles that appeal to me! Boy it was taxing to go through every shop but now I can make sense of the trends through that system. I love that these “rules” which we are free to break as we like is just there as a short cut / quick guide for a more put together look. People’s impressions are smething we cannot control but its nice to understand how our fashion can be perceived. But we also understand its a form of self expression so we are free to mix styles and break these rules ❤
@elisabe2210
@elisabe2210 3 ай бұрын
Cette vidéo est super instructive ! La décomposition en catégories, ainsi que les exemples de variations sont vraiment pertinents ! (French girl speaking ;) )
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup!!
@Sophie-lf9zn
@Sophie-lf9zn Ай бұрын
You explained it so so well! I‘m German and I feel like we aren’t really known for dressing exceptionally well but I‘ve learned all those „rules“ from my mother too ☺️
@MsWinterlife
@MsWinterlife 3 ай бұрын
During the week I dress for the office, which means black, grey, navy dresses with dark coloured shirts, opaque stockings and flat leather shoes. On the weekends I dress for comfort, which means sports leggings, long or short sleeved tees and podiatrist approved sneakers. On the rare occasions that I do go out, cocktail attire is usually sufficient, and I do have a few really classy evening dresses and killer heels for really really fancy events (which happens more often in imagination than reality).
@SilentRunningRedux
@SilentRunningRedux 3 ай бұрын
YES…. FYI…Head over to Tuba Avalon’s channel which does involve some expectation of being able to afford (at least occasionally or via “re-use websites,” or thrift stores) some high quality pieces pairing with less costly basic options NEARLY anyone can afford. even if you can’t afford it all, her insights are invaluable and delivered sardonically, wittily, and never when unkind at anyone else’s expense (just her own).
@crystalcruz2965
@crystalcruz2965 3 ай бұрын
Love your content! I would like to see more French content regarding makeup, hair, perhaps even affordable clothing capsules for the season? So excited that I found your channel! 😊
@KlingonPrincess
@KlingonPrincess 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate the explanation if the categories. I'm going to look at my closet differently now.
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sparrow838_
@sparrow838_ 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing video! I'm not French (proud Polish-Canadian woman over here), but I was taught many of these rules by the women in my life as well. Keep up the fantastic fashion ❤
@pippinhillhaviland1147
@pippinhillhaviland1147 3 ай бұрын
Brilliant and well thought out and presented!
@MademoiselleSpends
@MademoiselleSpends 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
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