https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:56:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513787 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:50:30 +0000 Kirti 513787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being in France, here are my two bits - French style involves a lot of bright lips - hot pink and firetruck red worn with simple overall makeup and dark neutrals. French women usually wear studs and small delicate necklaces, usually gold or silver. Ballet flats, patent loafers and brogues are currently the shoes I'm seeing everywhere! Hope that helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513780 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:43:11 +0000 JennyAnne 513780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun list! I'm having visions of all the fabulous city girls during my years in Germany. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513751 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:14:23 +0000 morethanbeige 513751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes, nancylee, I just read the post on EC vs MC. Thanks for asking! I'm trying to distinguish this too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513737 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:04:40 +0000 nancylee 513737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MTB, Angie is the final word, but I believe Eurochic means no high heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513734 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:57:59 +0000 morethanbeige 513734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No high heels? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513714 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:26:50 +0000 rachylou 513714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think European style is to American style as a French Curve is to a Ruler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513705 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:18:11 +0000 Anonymous 513705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rose and Joan, that's funny!There's no need. When you commute on foot on cobblestone, in winter and summer the look goes there naturally ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513703 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:15:53 +0000 RoseandJoan 513703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have visions of the euro chic ladies roughing up their new leather goods to obtain the worn in cool factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513699 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:12:42 +0000 Anonymous 513699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know about the clean lines. Germans and Dutch ladies layer a lot. I find it charming. Is more the vibe that reads "i'm not trying to hard" "this is how i rolled out of bed looking charming' that's accomplished by understated quality and often neutral pieces. Quality leather bags and shoes are worn in they have the "this is mine" look rather than the unapologetic "out of the box" classic style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513691 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:02:33 +0000 Angie 513691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natural fibres are not a must at all - think BLENDS! </p> <p>Low contrast is not a must.</p> <p>No need for shorter hair. </p> <p>Definitely worn. You will see many worn designer bags and shoes on the streets of Europe because people wear their stuff for years and commute on foot in all types of weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513663 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:38:01 +0000 LoP 513663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great description. I'm often referred to as having a euro style and never thought that much into it. My description would be as poor as "you know it when you see one.". It totally makes sense when you all list it all. Thank you for the post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513660 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:36:42 +0000 Scarlet 513660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds good to me, although I don't think hair must be short. One thing I have been thinking about lately is that Euro chic is a little less pristine than American chic. I think American women tend toward perfection whereas many stylish European ladies often have a touch of the undone somewhere--perhaps loose hairs or a fabulous but well-worn coat. I find the touch of entropy charming, although too much just looks careless. I don't know if anyone else shares this point of view. It's just my impression from a lot of traveling back and forth. On the other hand, in New England a lot of women don't wear a touch of make-up, but I find that very uncommon in Europe. A lightly made up face seems de rigeur (if I have spelled that correctly) at least in the city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-is#post-513646 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:25:51 +0000 nancylee 513646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like a fashion detective, I've been accumulating information about Euro Chic style from all the great discussions here on YLF. Here are the "clues" I have so far:</p> <p>Uncluttered/clean lines<br /> Low contrast colors or black and white<br /> Natural fibers<br /> Denim<br /> Boots, booties, flats, or low heels<br /> Good quality classics<br /> More neutral than colorful<br /> Classic elements with a touch of drama<br /> Scarves<br /> Few accessories/jewelry<br /> Small wardrobe<br /> Light makeup<br /> Effortless<br /> Gritty/Urban<br /> Casual/simple/practical<br /> Shorter hair<br /> Small or minimal prints</p> <p>Anything else? </p>