This Chic Outfit Is Perfect for Paris, But I'm Going to Wear It In the Midwest and NYC
This simple yet chic look just works.
While scrolling through Instagram this afternoon, I noticed this outfit from one of my favorite content creators, Felicia Akerstrom. The initial image itself is wildly chic (showcasing an outfit she wore while in Paris), and as I kept scrolling through the gallery, the overall ensemble just really spoke to me. Naturally, I had to share it with you.
While simple in theory, focusing on elevated basics (aka, pieces I wear repeatedly), the look is easy yet striking in an effortless and modern way. Akerstrom opted for a longline trench, a grey sweater around the shoulders (perfect to then put on if it gets chillier), straight-leg blue jeans, loafers, and trusty accessories.
While I won't be in Paris anytime soon (I wish), I do plan on heading to New York City in a few weeks, and I'm currently in the Midwest, so you better believe I'm going to be wearing my own iteration of this look while out and about. The elevated and pared-down nature just works for anywhere when you want to look polished (without the fuss).
Keep scrolling to check out more of this stylish Paris outfit in question, along with shopping inspiration.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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