It's a lie.

Who is this elusive Parisian girl and what makes her so irresistible? Or maybe she is just a fantasy? Or a universal deception? Let's figure out what this charm is and how to deal with it.
#frenchgirl #frenchcharm #france #parisiancharm #parisianstyle

[@BeastlyChowder]

We must realize “Parisian girl” doesn’t mean “common Parisian girl”. It means “high-class Parisian girl”.

[@pariscape]

Amen

[@Kate-lk6tw]

That’s just so offensive and shows how little Paris you know. True style isn’t outside the shows or in luxe boutiques! It’s in Marais and on St Germain and doing the daily shop in Pernety and Plaisance and in the rue d’high of the northern suburbs. In the markets. Anyone can get a blowout twice a week and wear head to toe Chanel. That’s not style, there’s no wit or whimsy or personal touch. Go to the Universite Paris IV and see how much style from swaps, charity shops and the closet of you Maman. LEARN.

[@AllezVous222]

@Katw-lk6tw You’ve misunderstood the point of the comment. The commenter wasn’t talking about real girls who happen to be from Paris; hence, the usage of the quotation marks. The commenter was mocking the frenzy surrounding a caricature of a fantasy that doesn’t actually exist.

[@lavinder11]

It's not even high-class girl. Parisian Chic is just old branding that lives on for marketing purposes. The majority of the women here wear minimal makeup and the average lady is not afraid to let a few pimples show.

[@bchavesv]

I lived in Paris for a while during my early 20s and I feel so sad whenever people think of "French/Parisian style" being exactly as it is in Pinterest... because real Parisian girls/their perceptions of fashion are much more diverse, complex, interesting and fun, and it's often ignored the fact that most of them are POC..... There's life beyond Jeanne Damas and her red lips!! :(

[@urgh9822]

VOILÀ ! ❤

[@marikkelaszlo3355]

Jeanne Damas style is pretty boring tbh 😭 More French girls’ fashion definitely deserve more recognition than her style

[@oishikaray2767]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onacanilao]

💯

[@RhythmAddictedState]

As a French person, I find it funny that there are people who think Parisian women wear red lipstick. Most French women actually avoid wearing red lipstick because they don't want to "come across as a wh0re" or look like they're "asking for attention" (I know it sounds crazy, but it's true). Parisian fashion is just conservative fashion and makeup, really. It's about looking good without ruffling anyone's feathers (aka convering yourself up and not standing out too much).

[@lavinder11]

Exact!

[@juliatauchhammer9521]

The Parisian girl is the 21th century version of the Gibson girl 😮

[@BeastlyChowder]

You actually wrote “21th”

[@moder_nord2475]

Aaaaand?… First century: year 0-99 Second century: year 100-199 See your error yet?

[@MickeyC321]

Very interesting and realistic. My French grandmother would not allow me to socialize with “American Women” because they did not dress properly. This was in the 60’s and 70’s.. we always dressed nicely and with quality clothes when we went out. We did not have a lot of clothes and we changed into “ comfortable house attire” when we returned home. I still have that mindset and yes, I always use a light touch of quality perfume. Her “Parisienne Woman” was defined as a woman who took care of herself as best as possible and dressed to respect her body. Thank you for the memories you have brought up.

[@pariscape]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@m.s9819]

I live in Paris in a well-known neighborhood and I come across some influenceurs, and what I see a lot here is bad posture. Many women and men are beautiful and stylish but hunchbacked 😂

[@pariscape]

This one hit hard😂 I am always slouching, one of my worst insecurities since very young... it's probably too late now😅

[@cocoberlin]

@@pariscapeno it’s not to late! Try some of my Bellydance videos, it’s a delicious way to strengthen sour upper body, lift your chest & you won’t ever have to think about good posture ❤ I love your video btw, so well researched, beyond the usual fluff!

[@suemahoney7330]

The history in this is so interesting! Thank you for doing this!

[@e3e3411]

love it, thank you for talking about what others brush under the rug

[@pariscape]

Thank you! And I've just learnt a new expression 😄✌

[@alejandramoreno6625]

The only Parisian look I've seen was to wear ankle length jeans with sneakers and no socks, in February! I didn't find that chic, but freezing. Not a red lip in sight.

[@joannasliwa8147]

As a Parisian I can only give one great advice : learn French ❤🗼

[@pariscape]

C'est comme si c'était fait 😀

[@ChantaeCandize]

This video was so lovely with the history and highlights of modern day issues. I thoroughly enjoyed from start to end! New subbie 😊

[@pariscape]

Awŵw thank you🥰

[@Kate-lk6tw]

It’s incredibly limited and leaves out much of Paris.

[@thevioletgirl17]

On oublie que cette esthétique tourne autour de la classe sociale (haut), de l’argent et de la forme très mince… 😢Thé internet is very good at reminding women to find faults among themselves to become an aesthetic, and capitalism via social media very conveniently supplies ‘the solution’ for this ( influencers selling whatever it is they are selling to become and look like them)

[@FashionFun-n3f]

I think it's funny that in most pictures of these "Parisian girls", they are just wearing a form of "jeans and a T-shirt" and actually look kind of boring, but it's somehow "chique".... a typical case of "is it an outfit, or are you just skinny and/or a model".

[@weronikatrynkiewicz1196]

Fantastic video, can't wait to see more from you 😊

[@yensid4294]

My entire life has been dominated visually by the aethetics & fashions of Paris, London, NYC & LA. Guess what--I don't live in any of those places & I am not a socialite, model or actress. I assume any large metropolitan area has a diversity of cultures & aesthetics & street fashion. (My frame of reference is SF & Seattle since I attended art school there) Smaller wardrobes makes sense since closet space is pretty hard to come by in any large city but beyond that, these aesthetics are contrived & aspirational at best & do not represent the majority of people who live & work & attend school & go out with friends for drinks, etc. Not everyone is young, thin, white & wealthy.

[@ST52655]

💯

[@nataschawagner2951]

La fille aux boucles d’oreilles en perles est la vraie parisenne ❤

[@ST52655]

Why does everyone want to be a Parisian girl? I don’t.

[@dongysakura418]

Because no one wants be to themselves

[@karenvitto3076]

Excellent video! The content is great! thank you, great job :)

[@pariscape]

Thank you so much🥰

[@1313mmpm]

Thank you so much for this video 🙌👌 It helps us to think about what is hidden behind an ¿innocent? aesthetic label. I love it! 👏👏👏

[@pariscape]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@francescaminervini-fu5vs]

Loved this video, great analysis

[@alisonmercer5946]

This is intersting. I keep seeing stuff about effortless chic parisian lady and how to be like that! its eveywhere and it is annoying lol

[@kgruber3395]

I actually really liked the book “French Women Don’t Get Fat” - its this woman who grew up in the 60s talking about how her family helped her regain balance after overeating sugars and getting sick, - its set up as stories from a past time and advice for simple local food and walking. I actually found it a fun read, more like a novel oddly? (But I probably skimmed bits that weren’t relevant to me, too) Unfortunately, I guess it started a trend…

[@pariscape]

I guess the publisher chose a selling title which has little to do with the content ?..

[@ruth5209]

such. a. good. video! Congrats 🎉

[@jessicushlarush]

You are the Parisian girl. Your video just popped on my channel and I got to say there is something about you. You are beautiful and chic.

[@pariscape]

You are so sweet! Thank you!💛

[@Amanda-yd2ey]

I’m glad you made this video. This is the one influence that makes me open my wallet 😒 The Rouje dress and lip balm were average at best.

[@user-jm4iv4he9m]

The Eiffel Tower was built for the fair 11 years prior to that in 1900, in 1889*

[@annemxma]

great video !!!

[@egdapo]

Soooo "midinette" basically = she's a snack? 🤭

[@pariscape]

OMG😃

[@coffic]

😂 pretty much, actually

[@rain3rr]

such a great video! this is something i've always felt when people over-glamorize/romanticize Parisian women and French life overall, yet people always seemed to sweep it under the rug. also, if its not to personal, where are you from originally?

[@magichoneylife]

Wonderful video!

[@pariscape]

😚

[@Elaine-uf9nd]

I love it ❤

[@kanaburi]

thank you for sharing your thoughts, great video! hope to see something new from you soon

[@pariscape]

Thank you! Something is cooking indeed 😁

[@Katethebush00]

Not surpslrised Brigitte Bardot is a FN supporter...

[@user-oj5bw7sl8p]

Wow! Thank you for this excellent video! You are so right in everything! New subscriber.

[@rajanlad]

How about Vitry sur seine chic? Does that exist

[@NJ-cj6sd]

With the greatest of respect I've always found the 'Parisian chic' look to be pretty boring overall. It lacks any original thought, at least in this modern day. Its snooty and doesn't represent the rest of France. Some French women do get fat! Great history lesson. Thanks.

[@CaFe73100]

Burqua is the new parisian chic 😂

[@pariscape]

Maybe you should visit Paris and enjoy its multicultural vibe. Or maybe not.

[@CaFe73100]

@pariscape maybe you should learn more about the current situation un France, since your knowledge is as lacking as your fashion sense

[@pariscape]

I will do my best to live up to your high standards, dear anonymous RN supporter.

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Tell me you've never been to Paris without saying you've never been to Paris. Smh I've been living in Paris for 10 years and I've never seen anyone wear a burqa. I'm French and wherever I lived, nobody was wearing a burqa. A hijab, sure. But zero burqas in sight. Maybe stop being racist and islamophobic? It literally costs nothing. Or as the French say, "Ça ne mange pas de pain".

[@DearBill]

@@RhythmAddictedStateburqa is an Pashtun veil. Nobody wear this one. But in many brown ghettos you can see sometimes women wearing niqab and sitār. The author of this comment tell the truth but depending the place you live in.

[@lindamanuel9073]

Can I be honest with you? I prefer the 50/60s idea of a Parisienne because the modern ideal Parisienne just comes off as a starving homeless girl who takes the rejected clothes inside the dumpster behind GoodWill and uses the sample makeup from Sephora while combing her hair with her fingers.