Caroline de Maigret is one of those French women who makes me happy that I live in France: Do we even have an American analogue? She’s over 40, modeling for Chanel, and seems to be consistently on tour with her musician boyfriend. I remember my therapist once asking me: “Are you the sort of person who — when you walk into a room — people would say, ‘She looks like she knows how to have fun?'” Uh, now that I look at that, it seem a little inappropriate, but that might also be because the answer is of course not!! Literally no. I’m the person at the party in the middle of an Important Conversation with a crying friend in the kitchen. I am not, alas, fun.
Caroline de Maigret seems like fun, and I am so glad that I live in a country in which she is possible: not in her 20s, incredibly stylish, still beautiful, still alive, if you know what I mean, and wonderfully imperfect, not a Hollywood automaton.
I couldn’t recommend her first book more highly, and of course her Instagram is a constant source of inspiration.
1. OVERSIZED LEATHER JACKET
If buying the right piece of clothing can guarantee anything, it seems like the right leather jacket can guarantee coolness. Look it that! It’s like magic.
2. THE SILKY BLOUSE
Often seen underneath those leather jackets, the silky blouse. Here worn under three different kinds of blazers, and with leather pans and rather wide-leg trousers. Versatile!
3. THE LONG, OVERSIZED, TRENCH-y COAT
I’m of the belief that trenches can be hard to wear unless your proportions tend toward slim — so much fabric! — but these look so cool it makes you want to try.
4. THE SLIM BLACK TROUSERS
A foundational piece, and worth spending the money on to ensure that they fit perfect (or finding the right tailor to do the hard work).
5. low athletic shoes
Who wants to wear high heels all around Paris? Well, lots of models/actresses/ingénues, but the look feels a lot more attainable in cute, easy-to-wear Adidas (and related brands).
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