Fashion Update from Paris: Dispatch 2

Lots of black leggings but only with tunic length tops. 

As it has warmed up here, camel is the new neutral.  Also more beige and brown.

In the stores for the young:  a lot of ivory and dusty pastels.  Don't really like the dusty colors and haven't seen many wearing them.

Very few ear buds, almost everyone wears headsets, many in cool colors.

We were in a different neighborhood yesterday and all the men were wearing grey or black suits with light blue or lavender shirts.  Suits were not as expensive looking.  We think it was a government building area.

Except for children and young teenagers, no one wears t-shirts with writing or graphics. 

Almost no one wears hats except for some eccentric looking guys who appear to be part of the art scene (e.g., also wearing red velvet jackets).

Many more people wear glasses but only cool, trendy glasses, even the 70 year olds. The frames of my glasses are from France and that seems to be enough for storekeepers to assume I am French and start talking to me non-stop in French.  Never happened to me before given my blond hair.

One strange trend:  pants with harem trouser bottoms.  These are made out of every imaginable fabric, including what you would use for a pin stripe suit.  And being worn by stylish looking women of all ages.  They aren't everywhere but around enough to be noticeable.

Have been busy shopping.  Clothes still very expensive here and hard to find my size.  Found some good discount shopping areas so all is not lost.  Haven't bought harem pants so not to worry.

Fashion Update from Paris: Dispatch 1

Big news here is that high heels are out for daytime, except for short boots or if you are wearing a skirt suit with a very short skirt. Heels come out at night again with short skirts. Hose and tights are in; bare legs not so much except with sandals. Many colors and textures. But also plain. Even many boots are flats right now.
Every woman, almost, wears a scarf. Rectangular only. All types of fabrics, plain and patterns. Most men also. However, they tie them differently.
Coats are really cute with interesting details. Fabulous collars, belts, embroidery and silk inserts.
Jewelry is either modest (gold, silver, pearls) or big ethnic style pieces.
See a lot of shorts with tights. Many of those who are wearing them shouldn't be.
Lots of patterns in tops and dresses. For juniors, it is small florals and ethnic. For women, more geometric prints, large florals and ethnic. White with horizontal blue striped tops are everywhere.
Color of note is dark melon.
Lots of layering but under layers are generally not longer than outer layers.
Black is always in.
Jeans are skin tight. Vans (shoes) are everywhere. More skirts and dresses than in the states.
Women my age (50’s) wear a lot of blazers/jackets that are very well tailored.
Men’s suits are generally dark blue with subtle external stitching. Lots of purple/lavender ties. White shirts.
Young men wear narrow long jackets, with lots of pockets, with everything.
Very few hats on men or women. Handbags are pretty similar to the U.S. - Big and slouchy with gold trimming. Attractive tote bags (to carry your baguettes).
Speaking of baguettes, time for breakfast.

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