I am going to try to secure a reservation at Guy Savoy based on numerous reviews I%26#39;ve read. The dress code for men is pretty straightforward: jacket and tie, but for women it%26#39;s always a bit tricky. For example, would nice %26quot;business attire%26quot; (i.e. a nice pantsuit) be appropriate or are women expected to wear a nice dress + stockings + the works. I know this might be a silly question, but I don%26#39;t want to ruin my experience by not being appropriately attired.
Oh, and some general suggestions on what to pack/wear if you are planning on doing sightseeing, shopping, and fancy dining. What are the essentials?
Thanks in Advance for your help!!
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People in France do not tend to get as dressed up as in America. A jacket and tie is perfect for a man and your wife can wear either a dress or pants with a nice top. Pants are completely acceptable in France, even for fancy dinners.
If the weather is still hot it is totally unnecessary to wear pantyhose, especially with open toe sandals.I remember being amused in the USA seeing women in NYC wearing hose and sandals in the middle of the summer!
I hope you enjoy your time in Paris.
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Caviar: thanks so much for your insight, it%26#39;s very helpful!
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Women%26#39;s versions of the %26quot;tux%26quot; are one of the hottest evening looks right now, either with or without the shirt. I%26#39;m not sure if this equates to a %26quot;pant suit%26quot; or not. Do you mean matching trousers and jacket? If so, I see no problem why that would not look stylish enough to feel comfortable dining at any of Paris%26#39; top restaurants.
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Yes, I am thinking matching jacket and pant in silk or wool (depending on the weather, of course). Mainly I am asking for my friend who will be dining with me because she doesn%26#39;t even own a dress at this point and she certainly doesn%26#39;t want to have to wear pantyhose. Of course, I know she will be dressed tastefully, but I did tell her I would make some inquiries.
It sounds like Paris, like most big cities, offers a fair degree of latitude in %26quot;evening dress.%26quot; But I have heard that the French women really do dress up quite a bit more and wear more makeup than their American counterparts. I am really not sure if this is just another one of those %26quot;broad generalizations%26quot; or actually true. I am thinking it is actually true and packing accordingly since I plan on going into some of the more high-end stores and I don%26#39;t want to be treated poorly based on my appearance (which can happen anywhere, BTW, so I am NOT picking on the French... just try dressing down and walking into Gucci in Beverly Hills and you will get the same frosty stare I imagine awaits you at many other high-end boutiques).
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bloomsday16
Just my personal opinion but what I find to differ american ad Europan women is that european women in genral have less make up (or make up in a more natural way) then american women.
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The French have such a different idea of elegance that it is hard to convey in a paragraph.
The above post is correct, Americans wear much more make up. They also tend to overdress compared to Parisiennes, and yet come off as so much less elegant it is mind boggling.
The absolute key to Parisienne elegance is not what you wear, but how you wear it. Matching suits are not so cool, as a beautiful jacket with a perfectly tailored pair of pants. Heels are a must for a sophisticated evening out.
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bloomsday
The thing that makes Parisian women so chic is quality. You will see make up that is so natural it almost disappears and terrific hair cuts. Parisian woman wear top quality, well tailored clothing with high quality shoes and bags. They don%26#39;t waste their money on disposable fashion. And while they may not have the super extensive wardrobe of an American woman, every piece is carefully chosen and shows its owner%26#39;s good taste.
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