Comments on: Paris outfit shopping… OR How can I get Anthro to sponser my Paris wardrobe? http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:28:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shannon http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/comment-page-1/#comment-2313 Shannon Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:03:35 +0000 http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/#comment-2313 Thanks for your post Francesca! You've reminded me to get back on track with what I need to be shopping for. I need to focus on a jacket and comfortable boots and stop being distracted by pretty tops lol. Thanks for your post Francesca! You've reminded me to get back on track with what I need to be shopping for. I need to focus on a jacket and comfortable boots and stop being distracted by pretty tops lol.

]]> By: Francesca http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/comment-page-1/#comment-2311 Francesca Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:18:28 +0000 http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/#comment-2311 How lucky for you, Shannon! You'll have such a great time shopping, eating, and people watching and of course, seeing the sights! If I may throw in my 2 cents, I must say Anon 9:23 is spot-on with her advice. I would save your money for shopping in Paris and look to what's already in your closet to put together outfits. The 2 most important things: comfortable shoes and a great jacket/outerwear. We were there last May and it was warm enough to just wear a lightweight boyfriend blazer. We did a lot of walking around the city (there's great neighborhoods to explore!) so comfy shoes are a must. I saw a lot of gladiator sandals and Converse and surprisingly, few ballet slippers. Maybe consider finding a pair of comfortable-but-edgy and low-heeled booties to wear with skinny jeans (which, along with leggings, were what most of the hip young things wore). Wear a great scarf with your trench or leather jacket or blazer and you're good to go! No one will care what's underneath the jacket; in fact, most of what I saw were very basic, American Apparel-type tees beneath the stylish scarf & jacket topper.<br /><br />After you get a flavor for what the stylish Parisians wear, go splurge and get that great bag, shoes, or jacket as a great souvenir of your trip! Just remember that most stores & boutiques close on Sundays and keep much shorter hours than in the US so do your shopping on Saturday or weekdays. Have fun & post your finds! How lucky for you, Shannon! You'll have such a great time shopping, eating, and people watching and of course, seeing the sights! If I may throw in my 2 cents, I must say Anon 9:23 is spot-on with her advice. I would save your money for shopping in Paris and look to what's already in your closet to put together outfits. The 2 most important things: comfortable shoes and a great jacket/outerwear. We were there last May and it was warm enough to just wear a lightweight boyfriend blazer. We did a lot of walking around the city (there's great neighborhoods to explore!) so comfy shoes are a must. I saw a lot of gladiator sandals and Converse and surprisingly, few ballet slippers. Maybe consider finding a pair of comfortable-but-edgy and low-heeled booties to wear with skinny jeans (which, along with leggings, were what most of the hip young things wore). Wear a great scarf with your trench or leather jacket or blazer and you're good to go! No one will care what's underneath the jacket; in fact, most of what I saw were very basic, American Apparel-type tees beneath the stylish scarf & jacket topper.

After you get a flavor for what the stylish Parisians wear, go splurge and get that great bag, shoes, or jacket as a great souvenir of your trip! Just remember that most stores & boutiques close on Sundays and keep much shorter hours than in the US so do your shopping on Saturday or weekdays. Have fun & post your finds!

]]> By: Shannon http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 Shannon Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:59:48 +0000 http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/#comment-2275 Thanks for your thoughts Kim! I saw the plaid coat in store today and your right, it is stiff. :( I couldn't try it on because they only had sz 6 and up but it felt too heavy as well. I don't think it will work for my trip.. I want something you can through over your arm or bag when the day warms up. Thanks for your thoughts Kim! I saw the plaid coat in store today and your right, it is stiff. :( I couldn't try it on because they only had sz 6 and up but it felt too heavy as well. I don't think it will work for my trip.. I want something you can through over your arm or bag when the day warms up.

]]> By: Kim http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/comment-page-1/#comment-2274 Kim Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:46:12 +0000 http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/#comment-2274 I saw that plaid coat in-store last night. Cute but the fabric was so stiff and rough (does that make sense?) I didn't even try it on because it didn't seem like it could possibly be comfortable. I was eyeing it too, but it's a pass for me.<br />Tried that skirt on in navy last night (pic on my blog) and it's adorable. I loved the color you posted as well.<br />Oh and you need the Wavelet blouse! I love it. I saw that plaid coat in-store last night. Cute but the fabric was so stiff and rough (does that make sense?) I didn't even try it on because it didn't seem like it could possibly be comfortable. I was eyeing it too, but it's a pass for me.
Tried that skirt on in navy last night (pic on my blog) and it's adorable. I loved the color you posted as well.
Oh and you need the Wavelet blouse! I love it.

]]> By: Telly http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Telly Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:02:51 +0000 http://www.wardrobereview.com/2009/07/28/paris-outfit-shopping-or-how-can-i-get-anthro-to-sponser-my-paris-wardrobe/#comment-2265 I know this may be boring, but I wore boots with knee-high socks underneath. I went in December, and it was very cold and raining. I hate for my feet to be wet, so boots it was.<br /><br />When you are there, also pay a lot of attention to the use of color. My favorite color is gray, but I was in a gray-black-white rut. After my visit, I wear gray with blue, pink, yellow, green...any color under the sun! I love the Parisian style and I feel like I learned a lot, and I was only there for 10 days!! I know this may be boring, but I wore boots with knee-high socks underneath. I went in December, and it was very cold and raining. I hate for my feet to be wet, so boots it was.

When you are there, also pay a lot of attention to the use of color. My favorite color is gray, but I was in a gray-black-white rut. After my visit, I wear gray with blue, pink, yellow, green…any color under the sun! I love the Parisian style and I feel like I learned a lot, and I was only there for 10 days!!

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