| France is home to some of the most talented | | | | Vogue Fashion Fund winner held the Fall 2010 show in |
| fashion designers in the world. The French people | | | | New York City with the French country style theme. |
| have long been known as trendsetters. In fact, the | | | | The fashion show was actually a tribute to |
| French country style is one of the most popular | | | | country-girl chic and feminine French dresses. Her fall |
| clothing styles today. It is inspired by the textures, | | | | collection was inspired by folklore and princess |
| colors, and freshness of the French countryside. | | | | dresses. Some of her designs were long and flowing. |
| French country style is charming and romantic. A | | | | Others were knee-length. Her strongest pieces |
| traditional fabric used for French country style is toile. | | | | presented countryside women with peasant blousy |
| It depicts picnic, animal scenes that are silhouetted | | | | frocks, minis and cardigans, and off-shoulder loose |
| against a background of neutral color, and small | | | | dresses. Sophie Theallet presented flattering and |
| courting. You can pair this fabric with checks, stripes, | | | | feminine pieces that any woman can grab from her |
| faded floral fabrics, and plaids. You may also add lace | | | | closet and wear everyday. |
| for an elegant and feminine touch. | | | | As for the hairdo, there are actually two versions of |
| To achieve a French country style look, you have to | | | | the classic French hairstyle. If you have short hair, |
| keep your outfit simple yet elegant. Although you | | | | have it cut and bobbed. On the other hand, if your |
| can have ruffles, your clothing must not have too | | | | hair is long, wear it in a twist. Then, for your makeup, |
| much frills. In addition, you have to keep your | | | | do not forget the red lipstick. Red works well on |
| wardrobe neat and clean. A typical French country | | | | almost any woman. You can also wear mascara, but |
| style dress is long. It has cap sleeves and tucks in | | | | do not wear it with eye shadow. Nonetheless, you |
| waist. It may or may not have pockets and extra | | | | may wear mascara with eye shadow during evening |
| fabrics in its front skirt panel. Usually, it is made from | | | | events. Furthermore, always keep a scarf and a |
| rayon, lightweight wool, silk, velvet, fine knits, chiffon, | | | | purse to complete your French country style getup. |
| burnout velvet, lace, and microfiber. If you want a | | | | If you are having trouble when looking for the right |
| more versatile dress, you can get something in | | | | pieces, you can surf the Internet and buy in online |
| contrasting fabrics. | | | | stores. Lots of good stuff can be found online. If you |
| The French country style is prominent in fashion | | | | know how to mix and match, you may even get |
| shows these days. In fact, Sophie Theallet, the | | | | great finds for less. |