5 Fashion Items Elegant French Women DON’T SPEND their money on 

Hi friends and thank you for watching French for a Day! 😊 I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! Let’s talk about fashion! What’s your biggest fashion mistake/s? Something that you purchased and then you felt regret.

How nice! I am an 2nd generation Italian American. My parents taught us to dress for the occasion. Dress respectfully. Buy quality. We were taught flip flops belong on the beach. Runners for sports or moving. I agree to this day. I love flat leather thong sandals or flat strappy sandals.

Great topic, I am so sick and tired of brands using huge logos all over their clothes and bags, I am not paying to be their billboard, and I am also sick and tired of all the teenage girls walking around with Chanel and Prada bags like they own the world when in reality they can’t afford a sandwich for lunch.

Your comments are so timely! Many of my friends have been rethinking our wardrobes as we age into our 70's. More classic styles seem to work

A lot of those "replicas" and designers items are made in the same factory anyway. But a lot of people won't like having that conversation.

You look very chic Angela! My mother used to say, buy cheap and you'll buy twice. ❤

Completely agree on the fake handbags. Nobody NEEDS a designer bag. If it is out of a person's price range, there are so many smaller brands /local artists that hand craft quality bags that are affordable. I cannot imagine purchasing a fake (besides knowing it is a fake) - you would have to know that it most likely involved child labor. I was always taught that in the long run, it is more cost effective to buy the best quality that you can afford, so that's what I have strived to do. Things will last longer, and when you properly care for them, you purchase less. I saw a video pop up on my RU-vid home page where someone ordered about 8 new wedding dresses - all around $50. They don't even think about the labor practices behind that. Do people ever wonder who is being forced to hand sew the all the beads on a $50 wedding dress?

Excellent advice. I remember in Venice a few street sellers selling fake handbags, and I never felt the urge to buy one. I would rather buy a bag from a small brand and leave the designer bags alone. I love to see them, but a girl has to know her limitations! The same with shoes, my sister can wear high heels, she just can, but I love a loafer or semi flat. I like Tod's, and own a pair that I have had for years. I loathe a logo on clothes. I notice that French and Italian women can spot a fake at a hundred paces, and can show their thoughts on a logo with an elegant raise of an eyebrow! You are so right Angela, we must respect ourselves, and the research and design of the fashion houses, it ultimately filters down to us, to see a vintage bag or outfit is glorious.

I totally agree with you! I can’t believe when people take pride in showing a fake designer handbag, some even tell you!

I am 71 and my body is not the same -- not everyone is blessed with DNA or health status that keeps them shaped like a teen --- and we can be chic and elegant no matter the body we have. As always Angela, such good advice and your expression when you said "logos" made me laugh so much. Thank you for always being true to you.

You are so lovely❤ I am guilty when I was younger of buying shoes they were a size too small just because they looked beautiful. I disabused my self of this as I got older. I like to say “it’s expensive to dress cheaply ” because as you spoke about, they fray quickly and then you have to repurchase them more frequently than had you bought a more expensive item that is crafted well. What a fun video! Merci beaucoup ❤

Fake handbags are a line I would never cross. I agree about purchasing quality items. I have been disappointed recently that some clothing brands I rely on for my classic style seem to be cutting corners and the quality has decreased. It can be difficult to know that without going into the store or ordering garments on line.

I’m 66 and my shape is exactly the same as it was in my 20s. I eat healthy and have worked out since I was 12. That’s the difference. I realize nobody wants to hear this. I’ve never been known for my political correctness and won’t apologize. Cut the crap out of your diet people! Talking to you Americans!

Great video Angela as always. Agree 200% with fake handbags, conspicuous logos and cheap clothes. I bemoan Dior’s (and other brands’) logo trend. It is awful and a deal breaker to me too. had been guilty of buying shoes that are uncomfortable but since Covid I must say that I am somewhat more geared towards practicality but without sacrificing elegance 😅❤

I am trying to learn from all my "mistakes." I want to buy for my size but at 5'2 and 73 years old my size can change in a weekend. These are great tips, thank you!!! And I agree with all of them.

I have thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful bouquets of flowers in the background of your videos. They make me so happy!

I am french and parisian , now living in Provence. I agree with you completely about french purchases ! Well done!🎉🎉❤

You are such a beautiful and elegant women, thank you for sharing your tips with us ❤

I love this series. You always give sensible advice. I agree with you that people should dress how they like, but to consider what is appropriate for their age. In my opinion, middle-aged women look ridiculous wearing styles that are more appropriate for teenagers, e.g. jeans that have the holes and tears in them. I don't like these jeans on anyone, regardless of age, but they look particularly silly on older women.

Totally agree with you in everything..I can't affort to buy high end handbags....though I like some of them ...what I do is buy neutral shades handbags made of leather.....I don' t mind the brand ..it' s the quality that I look for....thanks for your videos..I learned a lot...GOD bless you...from Barcelona....Spain...

Fantastic series. Always look forward to your uploads

I totally agree on the things that you said, Angela! I did buy high heels 👠 that I would not wear that much, because they were so pretty. I tried as much as I can to wear them, and threw them out. I have not bought any high heels for a very long time at this point. Thank you, thank you for your insight as always, Angela! I hope Angela and all of you have a great weekend! 👗🥿👟👚💝💕❤️

Listening to you I feel as if my mother was speaking to me! It just proves she had timeless elegance! I love leboutain shoes but wasn’t a big fan of the high heels! However, since it’s also being made with medium heels I bought one! Talking of logos, I think companies are also guilty of trying to cash in on their “luxury” brands! Anytime I’ve bought an expensive item (relatively expensive😊) I never regretted it because they not only have lasted a very long time but now my daughter wears them too, especially tops!😊❤❤❤

You look gorgeous !! Love this series.

Hi Angela, I agree with all the topics you covered in this video, maybe, one day, could you make a post about men fashion, it woudl be nice. This is juste an idea of course because you have such great tastes. best regards to you. bye bye.

Well said Angela. I agree re fake handbags are illegal and as you said demean you . Logos hate them .

You look beautiful today...love the lipstick! Your video is perfect and well said. In fact it is something that not enough youtubers have the guts to say, especially I am afraid American youtubers. Way too many women here do not understand the meaning of looking elegant and wear such ill fitting tight clothes and crop everything...I love your take on elegance. I am new to your channel and love it! Thank you!

The only logos I will wear is athletic wear logos when working out. Somehow it doesn’t bother me. Nike, Adidas, ASICS, Under Armour etc. even then I prefer understated logos. Other than that… I don’t buy clothing with logos. Nope. I have always thought it was tacky, even as a youth and I’m American 😂.

Hi Angela!! I think these are all excellent tips. I'm 46 years old and also have the ability to buy some luxury items, however, I find it distasteful to buy handbags with monogrammed letters all over them or cheap imitations. I'd rather have a few highly crafted handbags than one advertising the brand. The same with clothing. I've gone back to basics with my clothing and at 46 I don't want to wear items that appear to be designed for teenagers or young adults. I'd rather have clothing that shows simple elegance in natural fabrics such as linen, silk, cashmere, leather. Not in excess....more in carefully chosen pieces that I love. I try to stay away from patterns, focus on neutral toned pants, blazers, cardigans, blouses, and add in some color with a camisole or similar. For me...shoes need to definitely be stylish and practical. I work in a professional setting, however, need to be able to comfortably walk quite a bit daily. These are all great tips!! Thank you! ❤

this is a wonderful video - thank you so much! one of my big issues is with shoes, the shoes that I wear a lot and love, and eventually get too worn looking to wear - but I hate to get rid of them because they are like old friends - help!!!

As always this was a great video, Angela. I love the French series. ❤ And the the flowers behind you are gorgeous. Are the red ones Peonies? I've never seen such color. 😍 xo

Hi Angela. You look so beautiful today! I do have three handbags from LV. Got them before the prices went skyrocketing. Love your advice. And I believe that this new generation of women are going to have problems later in life by wearing the stiletto heels. They don’t even walk elegant because the shoes are controlling the way they walk. Thank you for your tips. Enjoy the weekend. 🥰🥰🥰

Agree with you ,Angela, to the extent, well my body is still in 30’s 😜. I started working out from 5, in my 20’s i had a good body, but once i came to US and became personal trainer, in my 30’s, my body looked much better that even in 20’s, and 20 years later i still havent change much. Eating healthy is a key. Its even more important than exercise, which needed as well😜 now when it comes to dressing, i dont like when ppl are saying you should dress your age. What does that even mean. Now of course, even i still have the same body, as in my 30’s , i dress not the same. I like all styles. Some days i want to dress sporty, next avant-garde, or classic . But i was dressing like that always. Now my more sexy outfits, i changed ratio of sexy/ classic it used to be 70/30% now its more like 40/60. Now logos, i never liked that either. Now artistic way logo, i dont mind, for example i have Chanel caftans, there are cc’s and some chanel writing in the colorful design. Or even t shirts, with some calligraphic logo writing in the design, but nope to just printed straight brand name. No thought, no artistry, just printed in bold letters name. I dont like that. For the same reason, i never liked LV handbags. Now shoes, thats tough for me. Its hard to find shoes that would fit me. I wish that brands would make shoes true to size meaning 42 should 42 , not 39 or 40. So most European designer shoes, i cant wear 😂 so it happens that i have to buy little bit too small. But if its uncomfortable, i never really wear. Now when it comes to fake stuff, i dont like , but not for the same reasons as illegal, what exactly is illegal ? When you know the truth about corrupted system…. and how we, the people are being used/ abused, their so called illegal is a joke to me. Also i heard that now, the fake bags, and not just bags, are so hard to determine, if its fake, those super fakes are better quality, than original ones , so i dont think if its really good fake, no one would notice. 🤪😱 so those reasons, are not mine reasons, i just dont care for it, i dont know maybe i still brainwashed/ hypnotized, so on purpose i would not purchase fake item, but if we buy from second hand markets, we never know do we? Those authentications not always right Now the fabric quality and cut, to me are the most important. Even if you take some more sexy outfit, in a great quality , cut and fit, its going to look sexy, but not over the top. but the same outfit in cheap quality, cut and if not the right fit, you might look very provocative, funny , even vulgar😱 Have a blessed day🙏💗

I'm only guilty of buying very high heels past the age I could wear them all day I now stick to 3" or less for work and 4" for going out and only if I don't have to walk or stand for very long.

Wunderschöne Blumen im Hintergrund und wie immer ein gutes Video! Ich denke, dass es keinen Unterschied zum Beispiel zwischen französischen und deutschen Frauen gibt, wenn es um das Verständnis von Eleganz und vornehmer Zurückhaltung geht. Eigentlich etwas, was ich an Europa schätze 😊

Hi Angela. Yes I hate clothes with logos in them too, although I have to say it would have been hard to resist that Dior. I’m also guilty of forgetting I have some in my closet an buying the same again. I’m working on that this year!

Love your videos…. lol 😂 I have bought many many high heels 👠 that I adore but never wore because they were too uncomfortable… my daughter actually has a pair of the Louis Vuitton black high heels with red sole… she wore them at her wedding and loves them but has never worn them again…😂

I agree with every given example,this should apply on every woman that want to keep status of a lady❤Looking gorgeous as always ❤

Thank you for the tips. I cannot do high heels because I have issues with one of my feet. Flats and the occasional kitten heal are for me. I have a couple fake handbags, but use them for fun and like the look. But definitely, I would not use them in any major cities around the world. I have a real Gucci white handbag that I will use at this time of the year and an old Louis Vuitton that needs to be repaired and spruced up. Hopefully I can get that done this year. I’ve been thinking about how my body has changed since I was a young adult in my 20s and now in my 50s . I remember the days of being a size USA petite 2 and now a U.K. 12. I have come to the conclusion I just want to be healthier and more fit. I’ve recently gone back to playing tennis. I am hoping to be able to trim down a bit. Tight clothes are definitely a No-no.

I can’t wear high heels as I have issues with my feet but they look amazing on other people! I wear cool, snazzy sneakers which are very comfortable. I don’t like to wear tight clothes either as my body is changing as I’m approaching 50, so larger clothes are best for me

I am tall and have always been able to find cute stylish flat shoes. If I am wearing heels, my heel height is 3 to 4 inches. Every friend that I know that has the Louboutin's have said that they are super uncomfortable and never wear them!

If we consider the average salary in France, it’s logical that women can’t buy a Chanel bag. Most of them cannot actually afford a Chanel make up…. They wish, they could buy a bag, but they just can’t….. and to be honest, women who buy Chanel bag, don’t care about the bag, they just want to show that they have enough money to have Chanel stuff

I have heard somebody saying that if you don’t show the logos why do you pay those prices😂

I love this series so much :)

I would like to ask you....do you like lancôme ?..... I hardly find videos on that brand....could you reveiw any product on that brand ?....thanks again for your videos..

Agreed that bags must not be fake,i mean sure agree that it's not the right thing to do,however buying uncomfortable shoes which dont fit is just as disrespectful considering the entire weight is borne by the feet. Also chanel leather bags are no longer durable they were they used to be...just saying. Enjoyed the video nevertheless

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"you're not a walking billboard " liked this comment so much 😆

I bought some beautiful shoes sneakers from Love Shack Fancy. Bought them on line, hoping they would look good. I do like them, but not very comfortable at all, and to me a way high price tag.😪

Determine wether or not a garments fabric is good quality is difficult sometimes. Would be nice to have a guideline where to look for.

I’m personally not a fan of logos. Unfortunately, I think a lot of fashion houses are focusing on making products highly recognizable rather than creative and fresh.

I buy my designer items second hand. I'm not too proud to buy someone else's cast offs but I never buy logos. If people recognize my items, then good for them but I never advertise the fact. I am also over 50, six feet tall and my knees and ankles can no longer cope with a high heel. I prefer to stick with flats or a nice kitten heel :)

Chanel handbags, particularly the quilted bags are poorly made in my experience….Chanel’s clothes, on the other hand….the tweeds are beautiful

How does one express Logos never wear logos on clothing sometimes one has no choice in bags for example I have some never big logos Dooney&Bourke ,Coach I personally like any Italian leather but the logo has to be very small or hidden please don’t get me wrong but I’m of certain age that doesn’t believe in advertising something that I’m not getting paid for 😂

Well I admit I love designer bags and have quite the beloved collection from many different brands. But I take too good care of them to take them with me when I travel. Maybe just a small clutch packed in my suitcase if we plan to go out to a fancy dinner. Otherwise they stay home safe and sound. Airplane Overhead bin? Under the seat in front of you? Absolutely not!!

Those designer handbags are all made in Turkey anyway. I visited Turkey often and I can tell you that the big brands are all being made in Turkey and then the Turkish copy them to perfection with even better quality. Good tips on the shoes but after all in Paris or anywhere in the world just be you. I personally have been to Paris and I have seen clothes that didn't look good on Parisian people too so just wear what makes you feel confident anywhere you go I say. Elegance is always key.

Rebellious teenager 🤣🤣🤣

Georgina is the antifrench

J`aime le French Style very much: Elegant and unobtrusive, very tasteful and simple. I do not like American style: Loud, intrusive, exaggerated (the terrible make-up!) and sloppy. Salutations d'Allemagne

Logos are so incredibly tacky IMO and YES I have made this mistake!

I also cannot stand cheap, gaudy costume jewelry. ESPECIALLY all of the Chanel logo knock-offs!

Buying fake things is ridiculous to me.i reather go for a lower priced leather bag, than running around with a fake one just to make people think that i can afford it🙄

French people don't listen to accordion music for ages ! I think it ended in the middle of the 20th century... 🧐 A persistent cliché !

I hate LV logo and flower pattern. Just looks so busy. And tacky. Gucci GG canvass/buckle is a little better but not much. Dior items are beautiful but totally ruined by CHRISTIAN DIOR in gigantic letters. And their oblique print is so drab reminds me of Soviet Union clothes from my childhood.

The beginning comments didn’t didn’t sit well with me . I’m gonna pass on this video.

Yeahhh channel etc can't afford the bills these girls ridiculous

I found that comment about the fake bags to be in poor taste because not everyone can afford luxury bags, if people want to buy fakes and it makes them happy then so be it. I owned a few years ago. This channel is not for me since I’m not rich. I have all kinds of bags, from Chanel to Walmart, and I carry them all with pride. I also wear all kinds of makeup, from Chanel to ELF Cosmetics, whatever I’m in the mood for. I’m not refined enough for this channel. I’m a Jersey Girl who loves leopard print, costume jewelry, long nails and has a vast collection of Michael Kors handbags and wallets that I value as much as I value my Chanel double flap. I bet he’s not high end enough for these rich snotty people.

Can't bear fake handbags

Those are pretentious advises of bourgeois to the crowd. Like if you dont have bread, just eat eclaires😂! My body have not changed at all for 20 years! People still mistaken me for a 18 yo! All the generalizations are soooo wrong!

@ *lvguci* I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

Hi Angela, I agree with all the topics you covered in this video, maybe, one day, could you make a post about men fashion, it woudl be nice. This is juste an idea of course because you have such great tastes. best regards to you. bye bye.