https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:51:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-448814 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:05:49 +0000 nancylee 448814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay...I'm up for this Euro Chic with a touch of color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-448812 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:05:02 +0000 Suz 448812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - let's start a new thread! I will set it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-448811 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:03:17 +0000 Sylvie 448811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz, I think we actually have nancylee to thank for bringing this up again. :)</p> <p>I think Euro chic has a certain sleekness to the silhouette with very little pouf. So the way I've been trying to work in the color is by maintaining that silhouette but having the clothing items themselves be colorful. Ex:</p> <p>colorful scarf or shoes instead of a neutral scarf<br /> tall dark green flat boots instead of black flat boots<br /> purple trench instead of neutral trench</p> <p>I am running into the color coordination issue though. There is the purse I love that comes in plum, dark green, black and grey.</p> <p>The plum will clash with the purple coat<br /> The dark green might be too matchy matchy with the boots?<br /> Grey and black just feel too subdued.</p> <p>Anyone else got any ideas? Or should we start a euro-chic with color thread? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-448802 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:40:38 +0000 Suz 448802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvie, I love this. Thanks for bringing up again. I agree wholeheartedly with what you said: "want to wear everything in the post minus the labeled bags plus colour." I think I could buy into your aspirational statement completely. </p> <p>And Nancylee...that looks sounds perfect for you! </p> <p>The question then becomes, how to get that Eurochic look WITH colour. We saw in Krishnidoux's WIW the other day - it seemed easier to get it with black and grey. I suppose you could substitute other neutrals. But to get it with colour, too...it must take very careful and deliberate use of colour and this is something I feel I need to learn. I am still all too often back in matchy matchy land. Showing my age! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-448800 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:28:44 +0000 nancylee 448800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ever since Angie dubbed my skinny jeans look 'Euro chic,' I've been re-reading all the Euro chic posts trying to figure out if this is a good direction for me. I appreciate all the clarifications here, and, Sylvie, I really like your aspirational look description. I'm thinking mine is moving in the same direction. Something like:</p> <p>Euro chic with some color and occasional boho details </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic/page/2#post-444736 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:51:45 +0000 Sylvie 444736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I think I just figured out my aspirational style statement.</p> <p>The following really resonated with me.</p> <p>from Dresslover: "urban/utilitarian influence"<br /> from Aida: metropolitan but not sporty or earthy<br /> Angie's post on Zurich street style</p> <p>I want to wear everything in the post minus the labeled bags plus color</p> <p>So I think my aspirational style is:</p> <p>euro chic with color and occasional edge</p> <p>(occasional edge = buckles/studs on boots, funky shoes. I can remove this from the statement if these elements are allowed to be part of euro chic) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442995 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:08:45 +0000 qfbrenda 442995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see pics too!</p> <p>I've been reading and rereading this thread, looking at the CDC pics, and started reading Inez's book last night, Parisian Chic. I'm not ready to abandon the classics but there is something about Euro Chic that appeals to me. I'm hoping to add more of this look into my style over time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442605 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:28:05 +0000 An 442605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your input and interesting discussion. I think I am finally getting the picture! Feel free to post your Euro Chic outfits here. I would love to see them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442457 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:37:28 +0000 Angie 442457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress Lover - you are *very* articulate. I love the way you described Euro Chic as having an "urban/utilitarian influence that modern classic lacks". KILLER description. </p> <p>Barbara, I agree that in the Netherlans, people are generally very Euro Chic. Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, and Switzerland are more good examples. </p> <p>Aida, there's a little more boho in the CDC style. </p> <p>An, Euro Chic is definitely not about long hair. Many Euro women wear their hair very short! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442355 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:35:10 +0000 Aida 442355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well in these I see a lot of black/charcoal, things are pretty sleek and streamlined (even the slouchy looks), nothing strikes me as sporty (though there are gamine elements) or earthy, they look metropolitan. And these women all carry themselves with confidence and clearly aren't afraid to experiment. The "urban" quality is something I am also trying to get a handle on, so I cannot quite define it myself either :)</p> <p>EDIT: Others have described my style as a bit urban, but I am not sure what elements make it so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442350 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:27:59 +0000 An 442350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh, thanks Angie - the real deal. Love it! </p> <p>So, I notice the quality footwear, quality bags, the lovely neutral combos, the simplicity, the casual vibe, minimal accessories but definitely not absent (e.g. lovely belts, scarves, bags), polished in a relaxed way. I also like the natural but still polished hairstyles (often longer?).</p> <p>Kate, I'm not quite there either but it's slowing getting clearer. </p> <p>Aida, could you please define what 'high dose of urban' means to you? I still don't think I've got my head around that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442076 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:35:05 +0000 Aida 442076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I love the Zurich street shots! LOVE the high dose of urban. Hmm I think that is what I am currently missing.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-442019 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:17:57 +0000 Kate 442019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sigh... As Jean's thread points out, I'm still not quite getting euro chic but I think I'm starting to gain a better idea of how it isn't modern classic.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oxfords-and-midi-dress" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....midi-dress</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441950 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:31:09 +0000 Lynne 441950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! The neutrals with neutrals make my heart pitter patter... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441807 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:34:12 +0000 Barbara 441807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bingo! </p> <p>That's it, Angie. I've seen it all over Europe - in big cities AND small villages. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441745 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:16:22 +0000 Angie 441745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Euro Chic. The real deal on the street: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/03/30/zurich-street-style-chic-and-uber-sophisticated/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/03/.....isticated/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441639 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:21:51 +0000 An 441639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your insightful comments. </p> <p>Yes, Isabel I did a search back to old threads to find that French website because it stuck in my mind. </p> <p>Aida, I too am interested in what style would best describe those looks.</p> <p>I looked back at Angies description in the other post:<br /> 'It's a look that's: casual, simple, fashionable and practical in a dressy way - with a wee bit of drama thrown into the mix. Always good bag and shoes. Always good quality clothing. More Polished than RATE. Not too many accessories. Light make-up. A little trendy, and very urban. More neutral than colourful. Shoes are often flat or low heeled (most European people commute on foot on cobbled stones)'.<br /> I love the sound of all of that except I'm not sure about the 'very urban'. What does very urban constitute I wonder? I'm still really not sure what style I'm aspiring too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441351 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:47:08 +0000 Barbara 441351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Euro Chic DOES include flats and scarves AND much much more. </p> <p>Achieving a polished, fun and seemingly effortless look is key.Parisians and Milanese aren't the only ones who rock the Euro Chic style. Personally, I think the Dutch do it best. But so do thousands of fashionable men and women who live in small villages all over Europe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441344 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:38:00 +0000 Lisa 441344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great Euro chic question. I always thought euro style included flats and scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441246 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:13:40 +0000 DressLover 441246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, euro chic has an urban/utilitarian influence that modern classic lacks. Also, euro chic is an effortless polish while modern classic is an intentional polish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441244 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:09:28 +0000 Aida 441244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, what are the differences between Euro-chic and whatever style Comptoir Des Cotonniers is? (OK, so also, what is that style?) The CDC style is right up my alley, so I'm really curious about the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441134 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:19:41 +0000 Isabel 441134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An, what a great site ! I had forgotten about it. Aida and Una ( I think ) had mentioned this site quite a while ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-441109 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:41:20 +0000 Barbara 441109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An, I printed out favorites from that website and put them in my lookbook in the EUROCHIC section!</p> <p>I use them as inspiration, adding more color to suit my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440880 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:27:00 +0000 san 440880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore unclutterd. I adore Euro style, not to say I'm there but I do appreciate the look and feel and the confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440872 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:09:46 +0000 Angie 440872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An, some of those outfits for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440820 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:17:20 +0000 Aida 440820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh I ADORE the Comptoir Des Cotonniers look books! So much inspiration in their styling, definitely a vibe I aspire to capture in my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440743 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:19:21 +0000 An 440743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, does this french website constitute Euro Chic? I love these looks. </p> <p><a href="http://www.comptoirdescotonniers.com/fra/eboutique/tous-nos-looks?collec_Id=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.comptoirdescotonnie.....ollec_Id=2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440561 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:17:51 +0000 Barbara 440561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another great Euro Chic post! </p> <p>Yep, flats are a must, but perhaps in an unexpected color, like red. Color is certainly not verboten with Euro Chic style.</p> <p>For me, it's a totally uncluttered style with elements of classic, natural, modern, artistic and just a touch of boho. Nothing frilly or fussy, though. It's not only WHAT you wear, it's HOW you wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440555 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:08:23 +0000 Angie 440555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Euro Chic can mean high contrast. Of course! Black with white? 100%. It's more neutral though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/euro-chic-vs-modern-classic#post-440552 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:06:36 +0000 An 440552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay thanks. And did I read that euro chic is more neutral, muted and low contrast colors. Whereas modern classic could easily include high contrast and bold colors. Is that right? </p>