They came to shine on the red carpet, but it is far from the flashes, between two photocalls or on the hotel terraces, that some celebrities really attracted the eye of fashion observers. This year in Cannes, an unexpected piece stole the star with a trained dresses and sewing sets. A discreet, practical silhouette, and yet ultra stylish.
In Cannes, we see everything. 12 cm heels on the pavers, bustiers embroidered with rhinestones at 10 a.m., impeccable tuxedos in full sun. But we also see, more and more simple outfits, carried with disarming insurance. This is the case of Alexa Chung, who wandered on the Croisette in a short, sober and elegant black dress. On the feet: sharp pumps. By hand: a Balenciaga City bag. A look that held the road, even in front of the goals, even in the middle of the glitter. Maria Borges, she bet on a striped, mid-long model, adjusted to the waist, with XXL black heels and glasses. A look of parade, but without pretension. Even Eva Longoria was in it, in a sky blue dress, straight cut, with flesh -colored pumps for any accessory. As if this piece could cross the day without a hitch, from breakfast as an aperitif.
Why does it work? Because it’s clear, it’s structured, and it talks about something familiar. A chic college side, a nod to the tennis locker room, a desire for freshness too. The pointed collar, the pimples, the mesh: everything is there, but without overplaying. And above all, we can adopt it without breaking the bank. This is where Zara, H&M or Mango come on stage.
These brands have been boasted the wave for several weeks already. At H&M, we therefore find the famous Polo dress in a navy blue version, in shoulders, sold 22.99 euros. Mango offers a sleeveless sky blue version, very riviera, at 29.99 euros. At Zara, there is a model closer to the body, at 29.95 euros, ideal for a summer evening. No need for a red carpet budget to afford a look validated by the cinema and fashion gratin. The hardest part may be to choose between the cuts and the colors.
As you can see, this preppy wardrobe classic is back in force, with a more feminine and assertive look than ever. Neither too dressed nor too relaxed, she checks all the boxes of a stylish summer. It is worn with sandals or sneakers, with a shopping bag or a pocket. It works in town as at the beach. Maybe that’s it, the real Chic Cannois.
