20 moods, 20 muses, one city that never walks the same way twice.
Forget the clichés of striped tops and red lips. The real Parisienne doesn’t dress for the camera—she dresses for the street she lives on, the café where she lingers, the park bench where she reads, the métro stop that defines her daily stage. Each arrondissement has its own sartorial dialect, and The Socialites are decoding the city’s most delicious style map: arrondissement by arrondissement.
This is Paris in 20 silhouettes.
1er – The Curated Minimalist
She glides past Palais Royal in tailored trousers, cream silk, and sculptural jewelry. Her look is Céline-before-Phoebe-left meets a Japanese gallery owner. Everything fits like it was made in silence.
Signature: Black mules, navy trench, gold hoops like punctuation.
Shops at: Maison Margiela, Lemaire, or sneaky COS.
2e – The Creative in Monochrome
She works in fashion tech or has a Substack about architecture. Loves oversized tailoring, black turtlenecks, and anything with a sharp silhouette. Hangs at Rue Montorgueil cafés pretending not to people-watch.
Signature: Wide-leg black pants, platform loafers, a perfect messy bun.
Shops at: The Frankie Shop, Centre Commercial.
3e – The Curated Cool Girl
In the Upper Marais, she’s on her way to a gallery, in loose Japanese denim and a softly wrinkled linen shirt. Knows her Margiela from her Marant. Style is studied, but not self-conscious.
Signature: Raw-edged neutrals, a leather clutch, Loewe scent cloud.
Shops at: Merci, Sézane, vintage at Nice Piece.
4e – The Androgynous Romantic
She layers like it’s a love letter. Velvet blazer over a hoodie. Vintage ruffles under a leather jacket. There’s always an edge. Possibly a poet. Definitely owns Dr. Martens and vintage YSL.
Signature: Silk scarf, beat-up brogues, vintage men’s coat.
Shops at: Vintage at Kilo Shop, Archive 18-20.
5e – The Intellectual Flâneuse
Bookstore regular. Always in midi skirts, cashmere cardigans, and vintage spectacles (even with perfect vision). Her bag holds Proust, a baguette, and a black Moleskine.
Signature: Mary Janes, trench coat, messy updo.
Shops at: Librairie Jousseaume, L’Écume des Pages.
6e – The Graceful Icon
She’s been wearing the same blazer for a decade—and it still looks perfect. Think Inès de la Fressange with a touch of Audrey. Rides a vintage bike in cigarette pants and ballet flats.
Signature: Silk blouse, oversized sunnies, Hermès twilly on her bag.
Shops at: Le Bon Marché, Sonia Rykiel, Officine Universelle Buly.
7e – The Discreet Heiress
Tailored beige. Immaculate hair. Lives between Rue Cler and the Eiffel Tower. Her neutrals cost more than your rent, but she’ll never say so. Smells like iris and very old money.
Signature: Cream cashmere, Tod’s loafers, Cartier watch.
Shops at: Ralph Lauren, Celine, Hermès, or discreet couture salons.
8e – The Uptown Power Woman
She means business, in a blazer with shoulder pads and heels you can’t walk in. Might be headed to a gala, a boardroom, or both. Her perfume announces her before she speaks.
Signature: Designer suit, red lip, structured bag (probably Chanel).
Shops at: Avenue Montaigne. No further explanation needed.
9e – The Neo-Bohème
Lives near Pigalle, works in PR, owns too many vintage boots. Loves a slip dress under a grandpa cardigan. Nails chipped, eyeliner winged. Always knows a rooftop party.
Signature: Leopard-print accessory, vintage tee, oversized blazer.
Shops at: RoseMarket Vintage, Rouje.
10e – The Young Naturalist
She carries a tote, wears clogs, and has read everything Ottessa Moshfegh has written. Think layers, oversized knits, no-makeup makeup, and linen everything. Probably works in media or social impact.
Signature: Straw market bag, oversized scarf, glazed skin.
Shops at: Centre Commercial, Fripon Friperie, online secondhand.
11e – The Edgy Environmentalist
She dresses like her ethics—cool and considered. Vegan leather, thrifted combat boots, and upcycled everything. Part punk, part design-school grad, part sustainability evangelist.
Signature: Black jeans, Carhartt beanie, denim trench.
Shops at: Veja, The Good Goods pop-ups, vintage.
12e – The Off-Duty Chic
Lives near Reuilly or the Promenade Plantée. Doesn’t try to impress you—and still looks perfect. Practical Parisienne with a soft spot for Uniqlo and local markets.
Signature: Jeans, camel coat, white sneakers.
Shops at: Muji, La Redoute, local boutiques on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
13e – The Urban Nomad
Global aesthetic. Wears linen jumpsuits, African prints, oversized trench coats. Walks through Chinatown with a tote full of lychees and French philosophy books. Always mixing influences.
Signature: Patterned scarf, layered jewelry, asymmetrical skirt.
Shops at: La Boutique Éthique, Rue Tolbiac thrift shops.
14e – The Retro Parisienne
Lives for 70s collars, vintage Levi’s, and anything Françoise Hardy ever wore. Probably works in publishing or illustration. Cycles everywhere, red nails always chipped.
Signature: Button-up blouse, flared trousers, suede bag.
Shops at: Brocantes, Episode Vintage, Marché aux Puces de Vanves.
15e – The Quiet Classic
Knows how to do safe with style. Navy blue, good tailoring, and one luxurious detail—silk lining, handmade shoes, or a perfect white shirt. Never flashy. Always polished.
Signature: Blazer, slim jeans, elegant flats.
Shops at: Comptoir des Cotonniers, Uniqlo, Sézane online.
16e – The Glossy Conservative
Think tidy blowouts, tailored dresses, and a slight obsession with Hermès. The look says “board member” even if she’s just meeting friends for tea. Groomed to perfection, even in gym clothes.
Signature: Chanel ballet flats, camel wrap coat, monogram tote.
Shops at: Avenue Victor Hugo, Passy Plaza.
17e – The Transitional Parisienne
Somewhere between the Marais and Neuilly. She loves structured pieces with a twist—a boxy coat over track pants, a slip dress under a trench. Often found at a café scribbling in a notebook.
Signature: Blazer with sneakers, silk shirt with biker shorts.
Shops at: & Other Stories, Rouje, mid-range boutiques.
18e – The Eclectic Muse
Montmartre belongs to her. She mixes brocade with sneakers, smudged eyeliner with poetry slam nights. Dresses like a character in an arthouse film—layers, textures, intuition.
Signature: Long printed skirt, oversized knit, weirdly perfect earrings.
Shops at: Vintage shops near Abbesses, Tombées du Camion.
19e – The Art School Darling
Loves clashing prints, oversized patchwork jackets, and things that look like they came from grandma’s attic. Hair changes color quarterly. Expresses politics via pins on a canvas tote.
Signature: Docs, beret, striped socks, film camera.
Shops at: Guerrisol, local art markets, kilim boutiques.
20e – The Laidback Rebel
Lives near Ménilmontant. Smokes Vogue Slims, loves oversized jackets, and wears lingerie as outerwear—because why not. Her look is grunge-meets-French-girl, with zero effort but maximum vibe.
Signature: Combat boots, lace slip, thrifted blazer 3 sizes too big.
Shops at: Friperie Solidaire, thrift pop-ups, Belleville flea stalls.
Because style in Paris isn’t a monolith—it’s a map.
And the most stylish women don’t follow trends, they wear their address.
—The Socialites