Ines de la Fressenge: How to dress French

The French know fashion, this is hard to deny. And there are few Frencher, or chicer than Inès de la Fressange. The ex-model and Chanel muse is known for her consistently polished yet effortless dress sense. Putting her fashion know-how to good use, Ms Fressange has penned Parisian Chic: A Style Guide. Apart from suggesting we shop in the men's department, age gracefully, and avoid trends like the devil, Inès has some gems of fashion wisdom to share:

• "Better a genuine straw bag than a fake luxury label. Counterfeit is counterfashion!"
• "Jeans are never too risky; they're a little like salt — they go with everything!"
• "The little black dress is not simply an item of clothing, it's a concept. It's abstract, it's universal — which means there's one that's perfect for everyone."
• "Never, ever buckle the belt properly like a good little girl. Tie it in front or behind with the buckle hanging loose. Unobtrusive fashion statements like this...are very, very Parisian."
• "Push back or roll up the sleeves — the ultimate 'easy chic' statement. Even better when the lining's a different colour."
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