LIFE & STYLE

It's here! My summer in Paris (or anywhere, really) Capsule Wardrobe. I had a lot of fun making this. These are items I already own or are on my wish list to purchase. When I spent the summer in Europe last year,  the majority of that time was in France. From that stay, I noticed how French women dressed. Taking that knowledge and adding my own personal style, I have come up with this capsule wardrobe. With these 21 articles of clothing, you'll be able to come up with more than 3 months worth of outfit ideas.

My style, as you can tell, is simple yet timeless. The items of clothing I typically purchase are pieces that will stand the test of time. I tend to purchase quality over quantity and try to save up for my special pieces. With that being said, my style isn't everyones style. You could easily substitute your favorite color palette in place of mine (white, black, navy, ivory) and switch out different cuts of shirts, dresses, pants, etc for ones that are flattering on you.

The one thing I noticed while I was traveling was that everyone was wearing sneakers. Usually white leather, think Veja, Stan Smith, Converse. A few times I would see Birkenstocks or sandals, but very rarely. I spent a lot of my time in Paris and honestly, walking the streets of Paris, hopping on and off of the metro, and all the walking you'll be doing, you will absolutely want a comfortable pair of casual tennis shoes. Personally, I wore my Birkenstocks and a pair of white Vejas.

I also noticed the amount of dresses that women wore. They do not wear shorts, that's mostly in the winter with tights, go figure. Lots of flowy, floral printed dresses. It was a great way to stay cool in the incredible heat that was happening all over Europe last summer.

These were my observations and obviously, if you're traveling to Paris this summer, wear what you love! These are the things I love and the things that I would wear. If you noticed, I did not include any sort of party outfit or super fancy dress as that really isn't my style. I'm pretty casual and dress accordingly.

Now let's get to the clothes!

1. Sézane, Raquel Dress in baby blue. This dress can easily be dressed up or down. It would look great walking through a brocante or going for a picnic in Parc Monceau.

2. ba&sh, Iriz Dress. I love the flowiness, print and color of this dress. It's guaranteed to be a cool option during the hot summer months.

3. Jenni Kayne, Cove Dress. I am in love with this dress. I love the simplicity and loose structure. Throw on a light cardi if the morning/evenings are cooler and you have a perfect summer outfit.

4. Amazon, Linen Blazer. I wore a white linen blazer all last summer. I was perfect when I wanted to look pulled together and it helped out on those chillier mornings.

5. Easy Standard, Ribbed Fitted Racer Tank Bundle. Hands down these are the best tank tops I've owned. They don't lose their shape after washing and they still look like new, even after wearing them on repeat for a year now.

6. J. Crew, Vintage Cotton Crew Neck T-shirt. I love the feel and wear of these t-shirts. They are an absolute staple to have in your closet.

7. Banana Republic, Laurel French Cuff Shirt. Every wardrobe needs a crisp white cotton shirt. BR's take on this classic is elevated and cool for summer.

8. L.L. Bean, Women's Signature Rangeley Cotton Tee Boxy. A striped top is a great addition to your wardrobe. 

9. J. Crew, Spring Garden Top in Eyelet. I love eyelet in the summer. It's feminine and playful, and reminds me of dresses I had as a child.

10. American Eagle, Go Big Oversized Shirt. I love this shirt. It's so versatile. It could be worn as a swimsuit cover-up, a light jacket on a breezy summer evening or as an updated button up with jeans, slacks or skirts. The fabric is very soft, and has a relaxed, very oversized fit.

11. Amazon Essentials, Lightweight Crewneck Cardigan Sweater. I have this sweater in 4 different colors. I love that it's lightweight, but keeps me warm on cooler spring days.

12. Boden, High Rise Super Flare Jeans. The flare on these jeans is the perfect 70's flare, but updated. They'd look great dressed up or down.

13.Boden, Straight Denim Midi Skirt. I love this skirt. I'm really into the midi length lately and the front slit is a fun addition.

14. Old Navy, High Waisted Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants (Flax Linen, Black) - Wearing linen pants in the summer isn't a new thing, but it's definitely a stylish thing to do.

15. Levi's, Wedgie Fit Ankle Jeans. Classic jeans that I saw all over Paris.

16. Levi's, Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans. I love white jeans. I wear them all year round, but in the summer, they are *chef's kiss*

17. Alohas, Rollers. If you decide to wear heels while in Paris, make sure they are platform with a wider heel. You'll want something that can easily traverse over cobblestone streets. These shoes would pair perfectly with the Boden Super Flare Jeans.

18. Veja, Esplar. You can't go wrong with a classic white leather shoe.

19. Amazon Essential, Two Strap Buckle Sandal. I buy these shoes every year. It's a simple design that goes with all my summer outfits. Usually I get the brown, camel color, but this year, I'm opting for gold.

20. Birkenstock, Arizona Big Buckle. I wore these shoes about half time I was in Paris. They were comfortable and cool enough to wear while walking all over the city.

21. Adidas, Gazelle. Classic Adidas are always in style. They look good with jeans and dressier trousers. 

22. Amazon, French Market Basket. This is a great bag to carry while going shopping or going on a picnic. It carries a lot and looks so stylish.

23. Clare V, Petit Moyen. I love the texture, color and size of this bag. It's on my short list of items to purchase.

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