Beginning In Chic? What Every Woman Needs To Know
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Your videos must work miracles. My friend from a French speaking country looked at me the other day and said “You look very chic, like a French woman.” I wasn’t wearing anything new, just somehow put myself together differently. Honestly, I think it may have been having a more confident attitude. So thank you for helping me bring out the French lady hiding inside me. 😊
So refreshing to hear your timeless advice, rather than some age by which I am presumed to have aged out of life.
The best style advice my Aunt gave me over 50 years ago was: before buying anything new, make sure it will go with AT LEAST 5 other items you currently own - how right she was! I know so many women who ‘never have anything to wear’ and have thousands of pounds of credit card debt because they follow fashion trends that only last a season. I have clothes over 40 years old in my wardrobes because as Marie-Anne says, I bought classics in different colours that can be mixed and matched all this time later - and I’m always guessed at being in my early 40’s (I’m 66). Bravo, Marie-Anne. x
Smart lady ! When growing up in the 50's & 60's , we bought what were then called coordinates / mix 'n match pieces . Then we'd add classic pieces & accessories to dress up or dress down / adapt for the seasons . We even sewed additional pieces to create a custom style , expand our choices & not run into someone wearing the same thing !
Your Aunt was a very clever and sensible lady indeed
I can’t remember who said it, but the fashion advice I often think of is, buy the whole outfit. I don’t mix and match that often, but I do buy the whole outfit.
So true. And yet. I had to learn.
@@margo3367I never did so. I is not interesting for me, to use somebody's idea complett. I like to create my own one.
Marie Anne, I want to honestly say that every time I start watching your videos, the first thought that comes to my mind is how impeccably beautiful and elegant you are.
Marie Anne ,I’m 70 and have been following you the last two years . Today I got a very nice compliment. Someone ( a stranger ) told me that I looked “ very French chic “ ♥️♥️♥️👍thank you .
Well done Vera!
Ann Marie, this exercise is what we all need to start our 2023. The 2 pieces I would add to your capsule wardrobe would be a great fitting denim jacket and a classic cotton, permanent press classic white long sleeve blouse.
This may not be an issue in France, but in the USA I often see women especially in the grocery stores in their pajama pants, it is like a national epidemic. I want to say, Go home and get dressed😂😂😂😂
While I agree about P.J's and the Yoga pants too, being well dressed has been on the decline, since jeans have become a wardrobe staple. I agree with Christian Dior who proclaimed that jeans were the death of fashion.
So true!
really. pyjamas outdoors?
Here in UK, its common to see people trotting around my local town in PJ bottoms, "oodies" & Ugg style boots!
At age 69, I believe in starting from the inside. I start every morning with 10 minutes of exercise, and go to yoga class twice a week. I don’t have a car, but go around on a pedal bike. When the weather is warm, I swim in the sea (sometimes with jellyfish, ouch). You are so right about posture; I would add flexibility. And a SMILE will light up your face like no amount of makeup. I am neither a season nor a geometrical shape. But I do use a full length mirror (my landlady on a recent visit suggested that I had no use for it, miaow). Then I take a photo and send it to my partner who lives 1,500 kms from me. He scores me out of 10 😂
Your landlady was probably jelous go girl ❤
@@oliverkitkat6860 🙏😘
So so chic indeed
Miahahaow!
What made you decide to start from the inside? It’s how I have been raised as well. “Pretty is as pretty does” is etched into my brain. That and “Make an effort. You can’t see you but we have to!” were staples growing up.
Marie-Anne, oh Marie-Anne, do you know what this video seems to me? This is like receiving a very small jewelry box but filled with only real jewels. Not even a single rhinestone, not even a small piece in stainless steel. Everything is just gold, diamonds, silver and sapphires!
What a small but adorable treasure you have just gifted us with!
No doubt that less is more and quality over quantity.
Merci beaucoup!❤
Ps, sharing this right away!
I have good posture, because as I was growing up my mother would say to me, "Straighten up and fly right." So I did. I am grateful to her for that.
xo~linda
Decluttering and organizing my wardrobe might be the best advice I've gotten from Marie-Anne so far. It's completely simplified my life and I actually enjoy putting together my outfit for the day - for the first time in my adult life!
Thank you for the great video. Is exactly what I was looking for. I already subscribed myself to your channel.
Actually I am in the phase of decluttering my wardrobe. I have a lot of clothes but I felt like nothing to wear.
I was looking for a LOT of videos and I learned that:
1) I was missing many basic clothes e.g. a simple black and white T-shirt without any print or logos. That make it easy to combine
2) missing neutral colors. I was always obsessed to buy color clothes because I thought that white, beige or black are too boring. But at the end it was difficult to put all together as it was a one way combination outfit. Again I was missing the basics.
3) Buy the trends. Trends are nice but some time the trends are too short. Now I am very careful with trends and I only buy one or two pieces to trendy my wardrobe and try to check if this can be used further in the future. A good example; I had a huge bunch of skinny jeans in different colors and fabrics style and they are out of style actually.
I storage almost all of them (they were quite expensive) and I concentrated on the straight cut as they are never out of style, and a little bit wide leg but in straight cut.
I invested actually a lot of time to try to put all together.
4) buy quality over quantity. In my de cluttering I found many pieces were the fabric was cheap and that doesn’t mean that you payed cheap, but with the time the quality confirmed that you threw money for trends 🙈.
Now I am careful and I am buying quality.
One point that I also discovered is that accessories are also important to polish your look. A simple necklace or watch or earrings a ring, provides a touch and other accessories like a scarf or clutch/ handbags/purse or sunglasses a belt… that make your outfit look more elevated.❤
Your hairdresser got it right with your latest cut and color. It's stunning. I hope you are now feeling as good as you look. 👍😁
This channel consistently delivers superb style advice. Thank you Marieanne!
You're right about posture, Marie-Anne. My granny often told me that I walked nicely. Hopefully I still do, all these years later! 😊
Your Granny was very wise Nicky 😃
When I recently had physical therapy after an accident, the therapist corrected my posture, saying we can get away with bad posture when young but when older it causes many health problems. Like you, I have to consciously remember to put my chest out and shoulders back. She also said 'tech neck' is epidemic now from people looking down at their phones and laptops. It causes headaches and nerve damage in the neck.
When I wear black around my face it makes my face look green. If I want to wear black I have to wear a scarf in another color to flatter my coloring
Yes, I look ill in black. Very difficult that the nicest clothes are black. I buy a lot of navy aa a alternative.
Can you wear navy? I don’t wear as much black now, at 65, but I can still wear navy.
It’s similar for me if I wear grey. It makes my skin look grey. Sillier jewellery also doesn’t really suit me.
Chiropractic care helps my posture. It makes a difference.
As for body shape, you make it easy for me since we are the same shape. I'm tall too and can relate to your experiences growing up. Something I have noticed: Sometimes an outfit looks good on me in the mirror but not as good in photos that others have taken of me. I have to take photos of myself from different angles to get the full scope of how an outfit really looks on me. For some reason, it's easier for me to spot what can be improved upon when I see myself in photos vs. the mirror.
I notice the the same and sometimes think, my mirror is jinxed. :-)
Yet another informative video.. sent to a few friends. I agree totally about posture. I constantly tell my three granddaughters to put their shoulders back and stand straight. Correct posture makes such a difference in one’s appearance. Thank you Marie-Anne. 💕
And it pays off forever
I found your video on elevating a current outfit inspiring and fun! The day after watching it, I started with an outfit of a burgundy cashmere sweater and jeans. Normally, I step into a pair of ankle boots and walk out the door, but this time, I traded the boots for some wine-colored suede pumps and added an old silk pocket square that used to be my great-uncle's, and clipped on a pair of gold-hooped earrings. I loved the result!! Even my 14-year old, sports-obsessed daughter noticed the change. I felt good and, as I said before, elevating the outfit was fun because it was a creative act to start the day. I love your videos, Marie-Anne; thank you so much!!
I absolutely love this video including the capsule wardrobe advice. The only missing element is a spray of a lovely signature scent. I am a firm believer in a spritz of scent putting a spring in my step and giving me confidence. Not too much and not too strong but enough so that I feel special, feminine and put together.
Yes indeed Susan watch here czcams.com/video/FMG0ztHfhjQ/video.html this must have been one of my very first videos 😃
Marie-Anne, I think you look your very best in this video. You suit dark brown hair and more makeup, plus you look great in a black jacket. Your other black jacket with the black soft ruffles is spectacular and timeless. The pale pink coat you are holding at the beginning of this video is a 10!
Newly retired and after watching many of your videos, I have been emboldened to severely pare my wardrobe down - I lived in leggings & had over 20 pairs! Probably 75% of my wardrobe has been removed and I am now working on replacing the remaining items with better choices.
Its strange but by diminishing the amount of clothes I had - I have gone from "having nothing to wear" to being able to put outfits together with ease. Thank you for your wonderful advice x
You are so welcome Christine 🤗 Your Style Courage is shining through 🙏
I would add another suggestion. As we age, our teeth become more grey or yellow. Yes, even teetth are either warm or cool. There are kits one can use at home that work pretty well to bleach the teeth back to a more youthful shade and this will definitely make a person look younger and healthier.
My dentist said the enamel wears away with age and the color of the dentin underneath is yellow. I like the dissolvable white strips that also freshen breath. Easy to apply to teeth before you get in the car to go somewhere. After half an hour they've totally dissolved.
I asked my dentist about teeth whitening. He warned me that my teeth would whiten, but not the fillings that have been carefully colour matched to my teeth. My yellowed fillings would stand out 😭
@@lesleymcneill1403 Unless you walk around with your mouth wide open, no one will notice your fillings. They will notice your yellow teeth when you smile
I tried a professional whitening kit from my dentist. The solution was too strong on my gums, making them feel raw/stinging and turning them temporarily white.
@@sbaumgartner9848 That's why I use white strips that are weaker and take longer to whiten. My teeth are sensitive as it is, I don't need them more sensitive. There is laser whitening which is expensive but I think that sensitizes teeth as well. Never tried that. You can also get tooth bonding (not sure of the name) where it's painted on teeth and hardened with blue light. Dentist does that.
I just discovered your channel and this morning have already watched three of your videos and subscribed. Have been going through my wardrobe, purging, re-evaluating and trying to simplify. Your simple capsule wardrobe is the best I have seen. Merci beaucoup Marie-Anne!
Merci bien 😃 and a Big French Chic Welcome to you 🤗 decluttering will speed up your style journey faster than anything else 😃 always feel like you can ask questions of me - I always respond and love to hear from my French Chic Ladies 😘
That capsule wardrobe is a perfect travel wardrobe
I always have the same problem, I know exactly what I want and when it comes to buying something, I can not find it: the wrong colours, wrong fits, wrong lengths, wrong fabrics/care instructions.. I come back empty handed 99% of the time.
Great tips, as always. How about doing a video focusing on those of us who decided not to dye our hair and are happy going gray/silver. Challenges indeed with color of outfits and style.
I used to be a natural dark brunette.
The main colour changes are that cream, beige, browns and gold tones no longer suit me, upper body in clothing. Although I do wear gold jewellery in bracelets and necklaces.
Now crisp white, silver, grays, navy blue and jewel tones are my colours.
Overall the creams, beige and browns, in tops have been decluttered in my wardrobe. I can still wear those colours and shades in bottoms.
@@mariastathopoulos744 this sounds like you were wearing warm colours (cream, beige, brown, and gold) and now it is cool colours that suit you - white, silver, greys, jewel tones.
Interestingly, I wear all the colours I used to wear before going grey because I liked the colours then and I like them now. My hair is a soft white that doesn't yellow. I do find myself wearing more lipstick, though.
I wear what I like, stand up straight and smile more. I get smiles back 😊
Thank you very much Marianne for bringing us such wonderful courses. This kind of content is very rare on the internet today, where too many people are just trying to sell things and encourage excessive consumption. While I do enjoy buying things, I don't want to buy things blindly. On a daily basis, I often discuss with my friends how women can look better, and your program helps women to better understand themselves. Thank you again!
I always wanted to be taller! Just heard from my sister with Ling legs that she always wanted to shorter legs. 😂 The key is to learn what we LOVE and appreciate in our bodies, and love you Marie-Ann for helping us learn how to emphasis what we have in a flattering, happy way! ❤
I loved the simplicity of your capsule wardrobe, it includes the color combinations and items I'm looking for also. I find now days many items I check out are sold out in my size. I enjoyed seeing your car trip thru the city streets car to visit your hairdresser. (that was different!).
Marie Anne, you are my favourite person on CZcams. I love your advices, your style and sense of humor. The black blazer you are wearing in this video looks stunning on you, vraiment formidable! 👌🏻
I also am a hairdresser and feel that your new cut, and the way you’re styling it looks much better! I like it with a little bit of a bang on your forehead.
Oh, Marie-Anne! As I was growing up, I was considered tall, especially next to my little petite mama. She would tap me firmly between my shoulder blades and whisper, "Stand up straight." 🥰
Your hair looks amazing Marie-Anne. ❤
Great advice but there's just one problem... I always look like I need a holiday, no matter what colour I wear!
Excellent video, Marie-Anne! January is the perfect time to Kickstart ones wardrobe!! A smile is free and easy to give! Makes the receiver feel good too!!
Love this video! 🥰
Marie Anne ..you make everything you wear look like a million dollars👏🏻💐
I’m trying to transform from the inside out …yet it is so difficult as I am solely responsible for an ill aging parents
I feel burnt out but I love dressing well 😳💖
Love your humor and content! Great video🎉❤
Great advice. Thank you!
Excellent video loved it all❤️❤️❤️
Love your videos I just subscribed ❤️❤️
Nice one Marie-Anne! Loving your hair too.
Thank you ! You have been very helpful to me ..
From Angela I always noticed that my friends who did a little ballet when young have the best posture now we are older!!!!!!??????.
Love, love these helpful tips, thank you SO much Marie-Anne!
Love the earrings!
Thank you. I always look forward to your videos.
I adore this video and right in the nick of time too - just as confusion reigned with my wardrobe! Thank you, Marie-Anne!🤗
Thanks 💗 nice haircut
You nailed it again, Marie-Anne! Great video!😍
A large hand held mirror is a handy tool to see the rear view in your full length mirror. For me (tummy) I'm especially looking at my side view. I even have it packed for a cruise.
Thank you so much, Marie-Anne for your words of wisdom. I got a new haircut last month and I feel so much better. Now I'm working on a capsule wardrobe for a scuba diving vacation in the Caribbean. You've taught me so much in such a short amount of time. I feel like a new woman!
Excellent video 👍
Hi Marianne, love your video and your course. Thanks for everything! I can't follow everything you share but I found so much benefit from your videos! Thanks again!
Love #9 smile!
Love your advice! Already I can see the wisdom of your suggestions; I have learned so much . ♥️✨
I am new to your channel and I am loving your wonderful advice, thank you so much for taking the time to film. I watched to the end but no free gift!!
Bonjour Marie-Anne,
January is a good month to re-kick-start my chic. Things are quiet after the holiday season and it's easy to slip into not caring. Thank you for your always encouraging information. Posture is something I continually work on as I have a rounded back inherited from my father's side of the family. Good posture makes such a difference.
Thank you, MarieAnne 😁
A wonderful video with lots of good ideas. I liked that you mentioned that the pieces are guidelines and don't have to be exactly like the ones you showed, although the ones you showed are great! By the way, your hair looks great...love the darker-ish color.
Marie-Anne your hair cut is super cute! I Love it. Great video. Thank you.
Marie, Been watching you from the beginning. Thank you for your very beautiful and simple style advice!
very informative video Marie-Anne! excellent advice to starting your chic!
Looking Good, Mama! Excellent advice!
You look fantastic Marie-Anne. I’m definitely improving in making better choices. Love your content. Looking forward to some Spring items soon. ❤
Good reminders for us all.
Thank you! Very valuable information ❤️🙋🏻♀️
I love your new
hairstyle!
Thank you for showing me the style journals. I love to journal and I have journals from 25 years ago every year I keep a journal and then the next year I get a new one, so I have many years of journals. I just love them I will go on Amazon and pick up your journal on style. Thank you so much for the video.
For this and all your videos, merci beaucoup ❤
Love your haircut, Marie-Anne!
Love this video, merci Marie-Anne et bonne journée!
Love the style journal/style journey.
❤️
Marie-Anne you are the best style teacher!!!❤
Oooh, this was just the kickstart I needed to finally go get a full length mirror. I have a tiny place and didn't think I had room for one but I found a surprisingly nice over-the-door model with hardware and trim in the exact colour of the door. I'm so thrilled to be able at long last to see what my outfit looks like from top to bottom - including my feet!
Hi Marie-Anne, I’m excited you have a new video for me to watch! Love your hair by the way x
Another great video with simple and timely advice! Using your advice, I am curating a better wardrobe and an organized closet which has made it so much easier to get dressed everyday! And it has made me more confident in myself which is the best result. Thank you for such great content!😘
Have started doing these things to help me improve my personal style. Thank you for all of your tips and education ❤
Thank you for such a great video. I just took a look at your lookbook and it's absoutely beautiful, stylish, practical and affordable. 💕
Fabulous tips to refresh and kick start our style/ wardrobe-
Just what I’m currently in the process of doing , much needed!
You’re so lovely and uplifting and inspiring Marie-Anne
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Very much like this video subject. What do you suggest wearing under the cream color sweater since it has the cutout pattern?
Your hair looks perfect. I had mine exactlike that for many years and went every 4 weeks. I needed to hear that. Going to a new person tomorrow (with tons of experience). Eventually I need your cut again. Thx for the pep talk.
Looking fabulous today Marie-Anne and loving the hair
I love your new earrings.
Cheers, madam🥂
I hope you're doing well. You look fabulous as usual. Thank you for energy and insight.
I found the perfect full length, free standing vintage mirror for my bedroom while on holiday in Devon with my sister. Somehow we managed to carry it between us along the high street and bring it back home in the back of the car along with the suit cases and my 2 dogs. Best of all it only cost £40 😀
You are looking beautiful.Your hair/clothes/make up looks great and your skin glowing.Thank you for all your hard work it gives us inspiration 😊🇬🇧
This is perfect. Xx
I certainly do and have kick started my chic for 2023 because of your styling advice here. Merci beaucoup❤️😘😘
I definitely am ready for a change. I am a mom now, and I'm mostly at home with my son. I will be following your advice!
I hope you’re recovering and feeling better 😊😊
Love your cut, it looks amazing on you. Chic
Exactly what I needed, terrific.
Glad you enjoyed it 😘
Love you very good work ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Your current hair color looks wonderful on you. I think it really compliments your fair skin. This is my favorite look for you.
I must say that in the last two videos you’ve been looking particularly lovely -yet another reason to heed your advice!
Merci Marianne pour vos bons conseils! 💐🥰🌷☀️🌹 de Marseille☀️☀️☀️
Another great and helpful video. Thank you.
Now here is where I need some help. I couldn’t see that you have done a video about this, but I got a 36” square silk scarf, quite a decent weight, for Christmas and I have no idea how to tie it! Other than folding into a long rectangle. Can you help?
Honestly, I wasn't looking for French chic or wardrobe advice, I just need my daily dose of Marie-Anne French accent. Love it! ❤
Aww merci beaucoup 🤗
Great capsule wardrobe. Mine is a bit different due to climate, but the same concept. (For example I skip the feminine blouse and add an extra sweater).
Posture is really everything. A friend has whined that no dresses "hang right" on her. I suggested she look at the mannequin and notice how it's standing 😂. Hey, now dresses hang right on her.
Also, about the colors. I've found it helpful to shop, find a well fitting item, then try it on in each different color. I was rocking a black blouse, tried it on in beige and literally looked like I'm a corpse. Dark circles, washed out skin, etc
Even trying on the same color in different shades, i.e. blue red vs. orange red to compare
Love your new hair style. Beautiful. I'm only 5ft tall and have learnt that only certain style suit me. My jeans 👖 and trousers always have to be taken up . As usual you have given great advice . Thankyou