European fashions

8 years ago

After glancing through the replies on Annie's "Polished?" thread, I decided to post what I saw in Europe fashion-wise. BTW, that picture appeared to be European in origin to me, especially the wonderful addition of the cig butts. The women in Paris are really fashionable, but not over the top. I expected to see tons of Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags, but the only women I saw carrying them were Asian tourists. Asian tourist fashion-that's a whole other story. Talk about over the top expensive. Back to the Parisians--a lot of scarves as accessories, and nice shoes. I don't know how they walk those cobbled streets with their nice shoes, but they do.

Croatian fashion is completely different, and what I personally thought of as tacky. Fur on their shoes (even gym shoes or "trainers" as they call them) and lots of metallic coats and faux leather leggings. Went shoe shopping with DD because she wanted to find some cute but sensible shoes for teaching, and it took us about 4 shoe shops to find anything suitable and not tacky.

I tried to fit in, especially with the Parisians, but I had to wear my gym shoes, pegging me as American. But we walked about 17,000-27,000 steps a day, and I got blisters even with my gymmies. and yes, we did use public transport but there is still a lot of walking.

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chisue
8 years ago
sleeperblues -- Are you home? "Fashions" are interesting, but what *else* can you tell us about your trip?

There are some UG-LEE photos in today's Sunday Tribune. Lots of pairing of unlike fabrics and styles, all on one model, like the float-y sheer skirt shown with the leather motorcycle jacket. Another looked like my 6-year-old DGD's art project: Chicken feathers glued onto a dress. (Wear and throw away?)
sleeperblues
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8 years ago
Chisue, yes we are home. After a horrendous day of travel yesterday. From Zagreb to Paris to Iceland to home. About 12 hours of flying, with layovers. We had a wonderful time. Loved Paris, want to move there for 3-6 months when we retire and learn the language. Croatia is wonderful too, more slow paced especially now that tourist season is over. Mostly beautiful weather, back to 40s and rainy.
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We were advised when my husband took a 2 year site assignment for work near Den Haag in the Netherlands not to wear typical American clothing or shoes - No brands or sports teams or the quintessential sneakers. This was by caution from the American Embassy in 2006. We are not, however, tall or blonde people so it was a moot point.

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Anglophilia
8 years ago
One CAN fine non-trainers that are comfortable for walking in Paris - I have!

Yes, the Asian ladies attire is interesting. All have designer bags - Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes. But then they wear jeans, a t-shirt and a long, dark, dreary coat. They are far from looking fashionable.

No, one sees very few Parisians carrying the designer bags as they cannot afford them. One only sees them in certain districts, like the 7th arr. They are shopping in the neighborhood in which they live. If they are carrying Chanel or Hermes (never seen carrying Vuitton), it's black and subtle and classic. It's the Asian ladies who love the very bright colored Hermes, usually a Birkin.

It is interesting in both London and Paris to see the Middle Eastern women in their burkas, faces fully covered except eyes, carrying huge Birkins in very bright colors. Boy, can those women shop!
sleeperblues
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8 years ago
Anglo, I started looking at other women's shoes and I did see some more fashionable options. Next time, I will up my game. I did wear my chanel scarf I found in a thrift store for 7.99, lol. I believe it's authentic, but who knows? The Asian ladies I saw were really quite well dressed, but out of place in my opinion. Who needs to walk up the Arc in high heels and fur lined wool coats? Or browse the Louvre? Without a doubt, Paris is a great place for people watching!

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