An evening stroll by the Seine

What could be more wonderful than an evening stroll along the Seine on a sunny summer evening?

Another day in Paris and another outfit from my capsule travel wardrobe. I was really pleased with the limited collection of items I had packed in my small case. The combination of navy and white with a touch of colour worked really well.

Above I am wearing my navy button through shirt dress by Hopefashionuk over my M&S white tee shirt. and a pair of boyfriend cotton trousers from WinsserLondon. I have had them for a couple of years, they are very comfortable and wash well. Available here.

The majesty of Paris in the early evening with the light reflecting on the water.

Not sure who owned the bicycle I saw several in the streets of Paris. Maybe it is pick-up and ride.

There is nothing that compares with the majesty of the Parisian architecture.

My pink bag just added a touch of colour. My silver pumps from M&S silver flats (US link) were generally comfortable although probably not ideal for walking on cobbled streets.

I love strolling along the banks of the Seine, there are some wonderful old book stalls and vintage posters to browse along the way.

Photo by Susan of Unefemme

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Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Leslie O says:

18th June 2018 at 16:56

I really like this outfit. Wearing a shirt dress like this is such a great idea. The purse and necklace go so well with this!
Carolyn Gutz says:

18th June 2018 at 17:35

Traveling to Paris in September and I am following your blog about wardrobe and accessories. I do plan neutrals, but I see you have a bright/contrasting cross body purse. I travel with a Travelon black, but I want to minimize my purse to allow for my compact camera and not much else. Any suggestions on color, brand.............and what do the Parisian women usually tote?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  19th June 2018 at 08:57
  
  Hi Carolyn
  Interesting question. What I do is take a satchel style bag with me which I use when I want to carry my camera around with me. You will see it in my blog next week when I post a photo of Susan and me at the Cafe Flore, people watching. I have the bag at my feet. I also managed to take a photo of a Parisian woman wearing a satchel. The Cambridge Satchel Company have a good smart collection.
Mary says:

18th June 2018 at 17:40

Agree with above comment. Like your outfit very much.
Brenda Chell says:

18th June 2018 at 18:03

You look super cool Josephine, loooooove the necklace.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  19th June 2018 at 08:52
  
  Hi Brenda
  The necklace I am wearing is from St. Tropez Market. When I am down there next week I am going to be looking into the possibility of bringing a small supply of necklaces back with me and selling them on the blog. So watch this space.
Jane Dunning says:

18th June 2018 at 18:09

Love the pops of colour...
Pat Hawthorne says:

18th June 2018 at 22:01

This is a great outfit!
Pat Hawthorne says:

19th June 2018 at 01:13

Love the outfit. It seems perfect for sightseeing. The photos are wonderful!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  19th June 2018 at 08:48
  
  Thank you so much Pat. I learnt a lot about photography experimenting with Susan and our cameras.
Wendy says:

19th June 2018 at 07:30

Lovely outfit, really suits you.
Chicatanyage says:

19th June 2018 at 09:02

Thank you for all your comments I really appreciate them. I agree this combination is proving to be very useful and is an easy one to create.
Lizzie says:

20th June 2018 at 21:42

What colours would you recommend for someone with warm colouring? Love the ideas you have for a capsule wardrobe!