Found a brand new denim colored linen shirt at the thrift store for 11 dollars. 👍 Wear it with dark denim skinny guess jeans ($3) and a navy cotton crew neck sweater ($6) on top. So a casual outfit for $20 in total. ☺️👍
I feel safe saying I use Frederique's recommendations when I thrift. I'm finding great things with the tags still on it and yet I get so many compliments! Merci mille fois!
@Chaline Beekmans You go girl!! I get so excited about bargains. I got on Poshmark last year the first thing I bought was a banana republic trench coat for $18 and white converse leather sneakers for $3.00 both in new condition. I occasionally buy new but I first look for it used and in good condition. It’s always good when someone else pay’s the higher price for us. My favorite was wearing $15 dress to my niece’s party. I received many compliments. My niece was told that I was the prettiest at her party. My in laws bought $200 dresses and spent so much on false eye lashes, nails and hair. I don’t wear anything false just natural hair down with pin on the side, natural make up and red nails. I spend on skin care and massages. It’s not how much you spend, it’s how you wear it 😉.
I’m looking forward to wearing the wide leg jeans I bought before COVID shut everything down, a nice new white t-shirt I got last fall to replace one that had seen better days, a thrifted camel fringed vest and oversized man’s black trench.
Thanks to you, I realize I have a million different outfits using things I already own. I just need somewhere to wear them. (Married, retired, Midwestern USA…). No pencil shirt and heels needed for the grocery store!
I mostly wore jeans and t-shirts to work before I retired (big West Coast city where the style was outdoorsy and yoga wear). I’m now in a bigger city further east and dress quite differently because of the weather. I collect outerwear and winter boots because that’s all anyone sees me in for four or five months of the year. In the summer, I wear dresses more because of the heat and humidity, jeans in more moderate weather. People dress less casual here. My outdoorsy and yoga wear is now only for walking in the park and trips to the gym or local grocery. I’ve always been a thrift shop enthusiast and used to look for more business casual things at Value Village in Victoria, British Columbia, which back then was a city where people went to retire and consequently where those of my parents’ generation gave away the suits they had worn to work. Value Village was a terrific place to find a nice blazer. Because of this, I assumed that in retirement my wardrobe would lean towards the casual. Instead, it’s a mixture of casual and something a bit less so. I didn’t realise the affect the climate and the culture around you had on your choice of clothes. Anyway, I’m enjoying planning what to wear, whether it’s for a summer outdoor concert, a nice brunch or a visit to the museum. If you still like to dress up do you think some of your friends would like to too? Even if you’re in a smaller midwestern town there must be a place for brunch and coffee. You could create occasions where you go out together and dress up a bit just because.
You are a delightful lady and woman, been watching over a year. Your new home is a good change for a new you. I wish I could be your neighbor, and I love your fashion style. Thank you for you.
Topic suggestion: how to gain confidence to wear whatever you feel like, be unique, and stand out, when you are person who doesn't feel comfortable with attracting attention. I live in the US. In the area where I live, where I moved to recently, people don't make much effort to look good. I don't dress like I just walked out of a catalogue 🙂 but I do like to put some effort into it. At the same time, I try not to attract attention, and these two things can clash and cause dilemmas. Overall, I want to be more free and confident, not care so much what others think. Any specific, actionable advice?
I understand what you mean. I used to live in Los Angeles and felt comfortable with whatever I wore. I am now in a mid-sized midwestern city where almost no one dresses up, except occasionally for church. I thought the world was too casual before the pandemic; now it seems no one cares. And I have never been a blue jeans person; so how to put together outfits that don't include denim!😄 audacious55 I feel your pain💛
I can understand how that might feel a bit uncomfortable but we should try to overcome that by being ourselves and wear what makes us look and feel good. Who knows, perhaps you’ll start a new trend in your hometown. 🤗
I hear you. I live in a beach area of greater Sydney in Australia. Dressing is very casual here as a rule; I've seen a few of 'us' who like to dress smartly on everyday business, eg grocery shopping, but we are in the minority. I'm happy to dress like a Parisian (unless I'm off to the beach) and don't give a hoot what others think. Maybe me and my minority friends can make a change? LOL!
That’s a fantastic suggestion for a topic. I live in a city where you see people dressed up down town but in a neighbourhood that’s slowly gentrifying and where it’s much different. At first I felt strange dressing up to go downtown because I had to walk about a kilometre to the rapid transit station. Sometimes I felt people were looking at me. Maybe I looked different because of the way I was dressed? I don’t like to call attention to myself so it was a bit unnerving. One day I had to go across town on a hot, humid day. I was going to be teaching for a couple of hours so I wore a dress and went out in that to walk the dog before leaving. Much to my surprise, I got three compliments from complete strangers while just walking around the block. They were given nicely. I have no reason to think they were anything but genuine. Since then, I’ve been much more relaxed going out “overdressed”. I’ve noticed that although I’m in the minority, I’m not alone. I’ve even caught myself taking peeks of nicely dressed people walking by or on transit. I’ve been doing this my whole life. There are RU-vid channels for those of us who like to people watch. Maybe it’s not such a bad thing after all. It could be the start of something. As someone has already suggested, by dressing better you’ll be setting an example for others.
I just picked up my first pair of boyfriend jeans and love them. And I must say the yellow pumps are great! And yellow is my least favorite color. But dayum, I might need a pair. Classic pumps will never go out of style.
I' m rushing to my wardrobe!!! Can't wait to see what I can recreate from all the fabulous looks you show us!!! Finally spring and colour to our life!!!!
I love cardigans! Even heavy weight ones because I am always cold 🥶. I just purchased a blazer yesterday; I hope I'm brave enough to wear it instead of the cardigan😅. My trench coat is chocolate brown -- not sure how to wear that and I haven't had white jeans since high school. You said that you are not a skirt person but your two skirt outfits are totally me! Love your videos!🧡
I'm almost certain you're my long lost twin. Our style is so similar. Spring is my favorite time of year. I wear white jeans pretty much year-round (I live in California). Love all your videos. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Frédérique! Great pieces. I also like a white jeans skirt & a hot pink cardigan to brighten up the neutrals!! Can you do a video on spring handbags please. Merci!!
Such gorgeous and simple items you have chosen with beautiful designs and fine fabrics. And some happy blues, also. I, too, love that scarf. And all the other ones, as well. Thanks.
I'm from Québec Canada, so the winther just finished and i can't wait to wear my linen pants. They are large, so comfy and elegants. (I have 3 pairs: navy blue, khaki and mustard yellow.) Aussi, mes sandales Fitflop (ultra comfy) and my little denim dress. Thank you Frédérique pour tous les conseils et bonnes idées! 👡👗👖
Love your upbeat videos! You confirm and reaffirm with chique style and practicality in every single one. You are absolutely delightful Frederique. My favorite Spring basics are long, front pleated crisp white linen trousers paired with a buttoned navy silk shirt and tan or nude accessories.
My tan x body vegetable dyed leather bag. This looks fabulous with trenches, goes with all colours. I’m in the U.K. but I was in Sydney, Northern Beaches, earlier on this year. I bought a bag by JuJu. Bought in Balgowlah and this bag was made nearby. Not fancy, just superb quality - not cheap either but gorgeous. These naturally dyed bags just go with everything, the colour and the leather just age beautifully. Nice jeans, a good tee and a trench ….
I just got myself a nice mid trench coat from Coach in beige, I can't wait to wear it. Is nicely structured looks very flattering. Shopping slowly for the staples in good quality.
The beige trench is similar to a Zara one that came out a while back. I hung on to it cos it’s such a great look/fit. Which proves that if u buy pieces that suit yr figure & have fairly classic styling/finishes u can wear them forever! Everything u showed is timeless & can be worn many different ways. The ultimate sustainable fashion. Clever styling Frederique! X
Another great video thank you. A book next? For me Summer is about white dresses which I love and white jean's. I've made a list of all of the capsule pieces from your videos so I know what to add. Sending you hug from all the way over here. Lisa, Galway, Ireland xx
My favourite spring piece is a T-shirt of floral design and a lot of joyful jewels (or a combination of bracelets or necklaces)....in addition to a rose-magenta lipstick ;) I often wear a short red thin leather jacket too. Thanks to your videos I started loving jeans! Merci beaucoup, Frédérique 💐💌
I just bought a beige blazer from Von Muir and I love it for cool spring days. Probably is too casual with my linen cream color pants? I really need a stretchy Black blazer for everything! 2. I just bought a black blazer at Kohls actually, but it's too dressy for most things!!😮 Help! I'm looking for a classy but casual black blazer. I've looked everywhere in around Ann Arbor. Mary
Beautiful, love every look 😍...Frédérique, I am looking for your video re: dressing up has your astrological sign celebrity? I can't find it anymore....what happened? Thank you 😊
Largely agreed. White jeans, a light blue linen shirt, a midi skirt, scarfs, linen pants, a colorful handbag (I’ve been carrying a small Dooney & Bourke satchel in tomato red which is a bright orangey/coralish red), a light cardigan, a light linen blazer, and pops of color are essentials. I’ve somehow never owned a trench coat.
Am currently editing my Spring and Summer wardrobes so this is very helpful. Thank you! Favourite piece of mine that I already know I will not be parting with is -- a plain, sleeveless, crew neck, cotton/polyester knit ankle length dress in black that is at least twelve years old if not more. (Have refreshed it by DIY dying it, so looks like new.) It is really my go-to 'when it doubt' as so versatile as can be dressed up or down and oh so comfortable to wear regardless that is a straight cut. As to white jeans; surprisingly my favourite are actually low-end in pricing yet are a beautiful fit on 'me', launder well and hold their shape unlike others that I've splurged on so have learned 'do not necessarily go by price tag'. 🌺 Wishing you a beautiful day. 🌺
White jeans - Spring is short here in Texas, but I love my white jeans during our brief spring. Then I wear them all summer, which lasts about five or six months!🥵 Love loose linen pants, too. Can’t wait for an autumn video, so I can use your tips to wear my favorite stuff during our one week of fall😂 Texas has five seasons: Almost Summer Summerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Still Summer Holidays Ice storms Almost Summer And so on……
I just took out my seasonal clothing and found some cold shoulder cotton dresses. I hate being wasteful so I cut off the sleeves now they’re sleeveless. I need to take out my sewing machine to hem them.
Hi Frédérique! Thank you for reminding me get a black leather pencil skirt (which I’ve been looking for, for quite a while), I finally found one second hand, I just hope it looks as good on me as it does on you! Love your style!!! Thank you for the video, a lot of the things you showed I have in my closet. Now I know how to put them together better, thank you!!!
Frederiqye, I just discovered your Channel today and this is the third one I've listened to. YOU are the ONLY RU-vidr who presents French fashion that I really like. ALL your ideas have a bit of flair to them, a little SOMETHING unexpected, like the red belt that u wore one time with different colored shoes and bag. IT was so cute--peaking out from the trench coat-- and so original. DARE TOBE BRAVE!💃👛👠💋 THAT'S how I would describe you. ONE of the videos u talked about dyeing things BLACK which really helped me to remember what I used to do in my 20s. BUT I have a lot of whites that were in storage for many years and they turned all these weird colors, for the most part, even brand new white outfits I had never worn! I am so sad😒 and I put them all in one big suitcase and didn't know what to do with them. DO you or any of your followers think I could just dye them any color and it would cover up all the discoloration which tends to be Brownish/ orangeish spots? THEY were exposed to heat because I live in Texas and it's impossible to have cool storage unless you have an air conditionerl in the storage unit which I didn't have. Anyway, that is an idea that I think would be a great video because the one on BLACK was absolutely fantastic but the other color that we all wear (and is your second favorite color you said😉) is WHITE. HOW do you make WHITE WHITE again and IF IT CAN'T be done because it's discolored overtime --not through spilling on it-- what colors do you think will cover up the brown/orange spots and return the outfit to a glorious outfit that one can wear? THANK YOU. PS DO you live on the Gold Coast of Australia? THAT'S WHERE I went when I visited and I loved it because like you I love to🏊 swim in the ocean. JUST curious🤔
I found a great cotton button up shirt at Target (universal thread) for just $20 and I love the fit. I have it in white, but just found my new light blue shirt for spring!
Love all of them, but I still don't own a pair of white jeans. My favourites are the trench coat and the blazer. The light blue shirt looks lovely on you.
On the lookout for white jeans. I already have some..2 pair…..but I’m discontented with them. They fit well and don’t look awful, yet I’m not in love with them. But I haven’t given up my search. I just know MY pair is out there. 🥰🇺🇸
Spring in Texas is 100 degrees. None of these looks will work, except maybe the flowy pants and tank top. Is there a link to those pants? They look comfy and chic.
Houston, Texas "spring" means we are already having extreme heat. I love my white jeans, but if I am going to be outside for more than two minutes, I have a pair of white linen pants that flow and feel much cooler than jeans. I love Amazon Essentials tees and singlets to go with them. Would love to wear a trench, but I would melt.
You look fabulous in everything. Unfortunately I am not a person who can where white. I ALWAYS get spots, dirt, mud, blood.....something on it that I can never get out......sigh 🙄. I also work in a prison sooo...scarfs are not recommended 😂 as anything other than a belt.
Love Love All that is Parisian! Especially Frédérique:) where did you buy the rattan mixed with leather trim hand bag!? So cute for spring and summer!!
I have white jeans but have only wore them once with a pale blue cotton top. Could you do a video for what to wear with white jean's please..something that looks casual chic or elegant. Thanks 🙏 I love the blue linen shirt.. everything in the video looks so cool. Love the bags too. Xx
I love the idea of white jeans lol .....now a white skirt I'll rock ( I'm only 5 ft tall it's just really hard to find jean's I like o only wear skirts) love these ideas thank you
1. white jeans 2. blue button down shirt, esp. linen 3. trench coat in either black, beige/khaki 4. midi skirt, hers is black 5. scarf (spring weight) 6. tailored linen pants 7. handbag, bit more colorful or straw 8. a cute cardigan, hers is beige 9. BLAZER: linen, lighter color than winter 10. add color: bag, scarf, shoes, trench... definitely color accessories
Thank you so much, your videos are just lovely and I look forward to them! My "Spring Staple" this year is my new dark wash denim jacket! I looked for one that is fairly thin with clean, straight lines, not too long or too short. It is so versatile, I wear it over a t-shirt with my white jeans and I also wear it over cute floral dresses (think Phoebe Waller-Bridge.) It's a clean, casual look...great with sneaker, sandals or heels!
With 35mph wind gusts, 55° out, and snow/rain predicted this evening through Tuesday, I'm wearing the same things I've been wearing since December. And staying inside. 😑😳
