The allure of French style can be maddeningly mysterious, so I was thoroughly delighted when I stumbled upon a foolproof style tip, courtesy of Cupcakes and Cashmere’s Emily Schuman. She recently posted about a French rule of thumb from one of her Parisian readers that’s too good not to share.Essentially, if you’re wearing a longer dress or skirt, opt for heels, and if you’re sporting a miniskirt of mini-dress, wear flats. This little trick will ensure your outfit proportions are always on point, and that you’re showing just enough skin. Here, I pulled some street style outfits to illustrate the rule, and have to say that it works every time.

Mini + Flats

Midi + Heels

trés chic!