Parisian women have always been known for their ability to look chic under any circumstances . As well as their sophisticated diet and their relaxed attitude to life , the women of the French capital have a few key rules to dressing that mean they nail it every time . Natalie Portman , who is married to the French dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied , revealed one of the key style points in an interview this weekend that has previously been unknown by many - that Parisian women do n't wear shorts . Scroll down for video . Natalie Portman , 33 , who married a Frenchman , says that Parisians would never wear shorts in the city . She told the Wisconsin Gazette : 'The city is so rich in terms of the architecture , the bookshops you find at every corner , the way everyone dresses so well . 'No Parisian ever walks around in shorts and even the children look very chic . ' Parisians have n't just abolished shorts , they also steer clear of high heels , matching accessories and would never , ever been seen in a pair of tracksuit bottoms . Read on to discover the top tips Parisian women have for looking chic ... Actress Vanessa Paradis attends a film premiere in head-to-toe black , a regular choice for Parisian women . Embrace black . Black is the overwhelming shade in every Parisian woman 's wardrobe . It is key to make sure that you appear effortless and to guarantee that your clothes wo n't clash . Lay off the accessories . While British women are all about quantity , the French are the opposite - jewellery is understated . Avoid piling it on too - as Coco Chanel once said : 'Before leaving the house , a lady should look in the mirror and remove one accessory . ' Coco Chanel advised never to overload on accessories . Invest in some scarves . When it comes to scarves , the accessory rule does not apply . Parisian women love scarves and sometimes even wear two at a time by twisting them together . Do n't try too hard . Parisian women are polished but never let it show . Their messy hair , often un-tucked shirts and barely-there make-up are all part of a conscious effort to look as though they have given little thought to their appearance . Lou Doillon always looks effortlessly chic , with a slightly crumpled appearance . Invest in wardrobe staples . There are some basic items of clothing that feature in every Parisian woman 's wardrobe . They include a white shirt , a black leather jacket , a little back dress , a fitted blazer , a black pencil skirt and a pair of cigarette pants . These are then worn for years and adapted to changing figures using a seamstress , unlike British women , who would head out and buy the item in a different size . The items can be made to look different and more modern by pairing them with on-trend accessories . Do n't be too matchy matchy . Unless we 're talking about black . French women do n't match their accessories - shoes can be a different texture and even a different colour to a belt or a handbag . Mario Cotillard plays by the Parisian rule of unmatched accessories . Learn to love flats . French women love flat shoes . They will wear heels in the evening , but during the day they wear ballet pumps , moccasins or biker boots . A woman who is hobbling in her heels will look unglamourous no matter how hard she has tried . Try out masculine tailoring . Women like Lou Doillon always look effortlessly chic in their masculine tailoring . The emphasis is on clean lines and a clean silhouette .
Natalie Portman has revealed that Parisians do n't wear shorts . The actress , who married a Frenchman , says they 're never worn in the city . FEMAIL reveals one more style tips for nailing Parisian chic .