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When I woke up this morning, the first thing I did was open my closet and have a look. Big problem! I had no idea what to wear! Oh, yes — even French girls have this problem! Thankfully, we always find a solution.
Currently, I’m at the lycée, kind of like high school in America, and everyone has their own style (or not!).
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Here is the item that everyone has in their wardrobe : Les converses. Whether high top or low, the style is timeless, and these shoes are very popular here in France.
![](http://photos6.spartoo.com/photos/156/1562/Converse-CTAS-CORE-OX-1562_1200_A.jpg)
Now let’s move on to more serious matters. We have all kinds of French people, and their styles describe their personalities. Here are the different styles seen in my school:
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L’Elève Garçonne (The Tomboy Student)
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-Long oversized coat
-Boyfriend jeans
-Boyfriend jeans
-Ankle boot for a little feminity
-Black leather purse
-Round scarf
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L’Elève Model (The Model Student)
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-Simple sweater without pattern
-Skinny jeans
-Skinny jeans
-Backpack
-Vans shoes (simple style)
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L’Elève Rock (The Rock Student)
![](http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/94070543.jpg)
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-Skinny jeans with holes
-Checkered sweater, red/black
-Shoes with thick soles, black
-Black leather backpack or purse
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I could cite a thousand other styles because there are so many… but let’s move on now to what’s currently à la mode! If you want to be in style, you’ve got to wear ripped jeans! Whether they be full or skinny — or even short — holes are in!
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Style How-To
Here’s a tip: If you want to make your own ripped jeans, use a razor and not scissors! A razor will reveal the strings in your jeans, giving a better effect!
Well, back to my what to wear problem… I finally found something to wear! I’m going to play it simple with a large pair of shorts, legs rolled up, a black mesh sweater, and ankle boots with a thick sole… but I will make it all stand out by adding something flashy….
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Voilà, voilà, so there you have it. Problem solved for today… but tomorrow rebelotte — or back to the drawing board, as we say in France!
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Bonne journée!
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