
Thrifting Parisian Style – Part 1 : The Inspo
If you saw my last post, you may remember I have been crushing haaarrrd on Parisian style. I am drawn to how the looks are timeless, yet interesting. French style has the best way of using contrast. They mix masculine and feminine, combine old and new, mix texture and pattern, and combine high end with low end.
I wanted to collect some of the items I had been crushing on without having to spend a bazillion dollars. Luckily, the majority of the pieces I wanted to add to my wardrobe were classics or had a vintage vibe. I figured shopping thrift stores and second hand would be an awesome way to add the pieces I was looking for, and better for the environment. In addition, I tried to use clothes I already had in my closet mixed with my new thrifted finds.
In the past, I have found thrift shopping to be very overwhelming… So. Many. Clothes. To make it more approachable, I compiled a list of what I was looking for with photos to keep me on track. I knew exactly what pieces, patterns, materials, and vibe I was on the hunt for.
Here is my checklist and inspo pictures of what pieces I wanted to add to my wardrobe:
Bottoms
Jeans (Straight, High Rise)





Photos: lenafarl, vivianhoorn, Rouje, Rouje, Henning
Floral Print Skirt





Photos: Jeanne Damas, Katie Sturino, Rouje, Rouje, Rouje
Tailored Trousers





Photos: Parisian Vibe, Grece Ghanem, Minimal Streetstyle, Minimal Streetstyle, Katie Sturino
Tops
Camisole (white ribbed, knit, or silk)





Photos: Jeanne Damas, Jeanne Damas, Rouje, Rouje, Minimal Streetstyle
T-shirt (vintage style or white)





Photos: excess_only, Rouje, Jeanne Damas, Henning, Katie Sturino
Knit Sweater





Photos: Rouje, Rouje, Jeanne Damas, Katie Sturino, Camille Yolaine
Blouse





Photos: Jeanne Damas, Jeanne Damas, lenafarl, Grece Ghanem, Clémentine Desseaux
Oxford Button Down





Photos: Minimal Streetstyle, parisianvibe, Minimal Streetstyle, Grece Ghanem, Henning
Dresses
Slip Dress





Photos: Rouje, Rouje, lenafarl, excess_only, Gess Pugh
Wrap Dress





Photos: Jeanne Damas, Rouje, Clémentine Desseaux, Accidental Icon, Rouje
Jackets
Trench Coat





Photos: ines.heli, Lauren Chan, Mara Lafontan, Minimal Streetstyle, Henning
Oversized Blazer (Menswear inpired)





Photos: Jeanne Damas, excess_only, Lauren Chan, Vivianhoorn, Gess Pugh
Wool Camel Coat





Photos: parisianvibe, Jeanne Damas, Rouje, Minimal Streetstyle, Katie Sturino
Black Leather Jacket





Photos: parisianvibe, Lauren Chan, Minimal Streetstyle, Henning, Gess Pugh
Shoes
White Sneakers





Photos: Lauren Chan, parisianvibe, Lauren Chan, parisianvibe, Henning
Black Leather Ankle Boots





Photos: parisianvibe, parisianvibe, Lauren Chan, excess_only, lenafarl
Accessories
Rattan/Straw Bag





Photos: Rouje, Rouje, Jeanne Damas, Vivianhoorn, parisianvibe
Silk Scarf





Photos: parisianvibe, parisianvibe, Clémentine Desseaux, parisianvibe, lenafarl
Armed with my inspo photos, I went on the hunt for the above pieces. I went online, to Value Village, Talize and others! See my next post (Part 2) for how I made out.


2 Comments
Emma
Ohh LOVE these looks! This has me itching for Part 2 already to see what you’ve found! With the inspo you’ve shared, if you don’t follow her on Instagram already I would highly recommend following Grace Atwood – I think you’d like her style! 🙂
Spencer Candy
Aw thanks, I can’t wait to share! Ouu, thanks for the suggestion, I will have to check her out!