Julie Rath: Scenes from Paris

I can’t believe it’s already been three weeks since my trip to Paris. I had a spectacular time wandering the city and checking out all the shops on my list.

When it comes to how the men over there style themselves, I will say this — French men wear scarves like nobody’s business. Even once indoors, the jacket comes off, but the scarf stays on.

It’s clearly an integral part of the outfit. Below are a couple mannequin shots I took outside Eglé Bespoke demonstrating different ways to incorporate a scarf into your look.

dressy

casual

Note in both images how the scarf doesn’t cover up the other detail at the neckline — tie knot or collars. It actually adds visual interest and dimension to the look, making it more sophisticated. Another nice thing about adding neckline detail is that it draws the eye upward making you look taller and flattering your chest. On top of that, the vertical lines created by the downward drape of the scarf are slimming…scarves for the win!

Below are a few more images from the trip:

Doorway on Rue du Mont Thabor

These button cufflinks are an easy way to add color to your wardrobe — and a nice change from the silk knot.

Looking out the window of the Musée Carnavalet in the Marais

Surprisingly, this taxidermy ceiling at Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature did not give me bad dreams.

Patterned socks are a small detail that pack a lot of style punch (remember, only a sliver of the pattern is visible to others)

Snowy night on Pont des Arts

Caught myself in this one!