City chic! Expertly and expensively groomed and under-stated. A cool elegance.
A well-traveled and sophisticated woman of the world equally at home in London, Paris and Milan.
You exude an air of success and can appear slightly aloof as your carriage creates an authoritative presence which commands respect.
You
are a lady in control of the way you look, confident and assured with effortless style and dignity. A timeless grace!
Although aware of current trends, you're not interested in high fashion
but invest in quality garments with the emphasis on 'Cut'.
Neutral colors are your first choice for simplicity.
Think Giorgio Armani style with clean sleek lines which depends on cut and fabric rather than color.
You certainly may shop 'designer' but you choose not to advertise the brands - preferring simplicity and quality as the keynotes.
You have the confidence to be yourself and always appear stylish but modestly dressed without the need for high fashion trends or gimmicks.
Quality over QuantityA European woman, particularly a French woman (Carla Sargozy) will always place quality above quantity. These are the basic essentials which prove investment pieces for all seasons.
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You've probably experimented with various styles in the past, but now have enough confidence to know what suits you and your lifestyle.
Occasionally, stunning one-off pieces will creep in to lift the neutral backdrop.You never panic buy and the simplicity of style and color in your wardrobe allows you to easily purchase beautifully co-ordinated pieces to freshen and update your look.
Accessories are your extravagance! One single accessory can turn a simple outfit into a chic statement.
A European style personality like Joanna Lumley (left) will choose a monochromatic or blended look with a limited range of tones which produces a look that is never overdone. This is a look that will see you stylishly through any occasion at any time of the day.
This look is quite easy to achieve - or perhaps I should say - easy to copy. But unless you can afford the real thing, you should shop very carefully to achieve the best quality you can.
At all times avoid
At all times avoid anything branded, gaudy or tacky!
Light blue jeans, sweatshirts, flip flops and sneakers - all a no-no!
But Grooming always comes first...Taking care of yourself and excellent grooming are priorities for a European style personality. Your clothes must fit well; they are to enhance your body rather than take over. An abundance of clothes is never a necessity for a French or Italian woman. Quality always takes precedence over quantity! Your style iconsCatherine Deneuve, Isabella Rossellini, Barbra Streisand, Joanna Lumley, Sharon Stone |
Italian or French holiday style is like no other. Cool, clean, fresh linen separates, smart shoes, never sneakers and just the right amount of jewelry to complement.
So simple, so under-stated, the merest touch of color, but so Wow!
If a European style personality doesn't feel right for you, check out the other Style Personalities below for inspiration.
It's OK to mix and match your image, different occasions demand different looks.
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