Fashion and Appearance Myths

"French People Are Always Elegant"

Daily Reality: - Effort varies by person - Casual wear increasing - Regional differences huge - Age affects standards - Occasion determines dress - Athleisure gaining ground

"No One Wears Sneakers"

Modern Footwear: - Designer sneakers popular - Comfort increasingly valued - Context still matters - Quality over brand - Athletic wear accepted - Generational differences

Size and Body Diversity

Contemporary France: - Body positivity growing - Plus-size options expanding - Diversity increasing visibility - Traditional pressures remain - Change happening slowly - Individual variation significant