As a tribute to one of my favorite content sites, as a stylist who organizes fashion tours and personal styling in Paris and a staunch Francophile myself, I took it upon myself to compile an article for you in which you will find a list of outlets in Paris where you can find great evening dresses right in the center of the City of Lights without having to go to the more distant suburbs.
My reviews and recommendations are "first-hand" recommendations, and have been compiled into a list as detailed as possible, cataloging stores that I know personally, in a wide range of prices and styles.
As a local Parisian stylist, it is very important to me to check for you that in these stores you can really find lovely dresses at attractive prices, that are arranged in a way that does not require prolonged and exhausting searching, and especially of uncompromising quality.
The following article is part one of three, which will guide you with a list of addresses, along with additional tips woven into the article itself, that will save you valuable time on useless wandering (since your visit to the city is limited in time), unnecessary financial expenditure, and most importantly, will help you find exactly what you are looking for.
So what's the deal with outlets in Paris?
Most Parisian brands run these stores, where items from previous seasons (sometimes 3-4 seasons ago) are offered for sale, remnants of previous season sales, or items with minor defects that somehow found their way into the bins of outlet stores. Before I start telling you about recommended outlets in Paris, here are some very important tips:
Have you entered an outlet in Paris? Start at the end!
In most stock stores, you will find the dresses relevant to the (European) season at the front of the store, while the items at more attractive prices will be found in the back and almost hidden part of the store, and usually, always on sale for 3 for the price of 2, or a complete look of heels, a dress and a handbag at a perfect price.
“Fashion is a passing thing, good taste remains forever!” – Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel
As anywhere in the world, in Paris, the saleswomen will try to convince you to buy this or that item, which they usually try to get rid of before the end of the season. Try not to break under the pressure, it is important to remember that what is trendy and modern now, does not apply to evening dresses, which usually need to be classic and serve you for several seasons to come.
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Focus on classic dresses and think ahead
I recommend that you focus on more classic dresses, made from fabrics that are compatible with the climate in Israel, in cuts and colors that will suit you for more than one specific event. In most of the stock stores, you will find items that do not match the season: such as wool dresses in the middle of summer, or light silk and chiffon dresses during the winter. It is important to remember that the European winter and summer are different from the Israeli winter and summer, and so are the fabrics, so it is worth thinking ahead.
Another tip: Even if you came to Paris for shopping during the winter, it would be wise to purchase a quality dress at a bargain price that will last 2-3 seasons.
Just before paying at the checkout, carefully inspect the garment and accompanying accessories.
Carefully skim the garment, pay attention to defects – stock stores try to get rid of models that were not sold in chain stores during the season, and sometimes also models with minor defects such as makeup stains (which will probably not disappear even with dry cleaning), punctured or torn fabrics from improperly removed zippers, missing buttons, or frayed and torn seams.
For accessories such as bags and shoes, quickly go over the product, check that it has not faded from direct sunlight (very common among items made of synthetic material), and that the bag or belt clasps are not damaged. This inspection takes a few moments, and will save you frustration later or unwanted surprises when unloading your luggage back in Israel.
And now that we've learned a little about outlet stores in Paris, it's time to start providing you with recommendations and addresses.
Outlets in the 1st district
Comptoir des Cotonniers – Outlet
Solid dresses, in shades of cream, gray and black, and mainly earthy colors. Recommended for traditional women looking for elegant and sophisticated dresses. Located close to Concorde in central Paris.
Address: 10, rue du Jour
price range: € 100 - € 300
L'Exception – Concept Store – Outlet
Everything from everything, a bit messy, and requires patience. This store is also close to Concorde in central Paris.
Address: 24 Berger Street
price range: € 100 - € 600
Outlet stores in Marais
Zadig & Voltaire – Outlet
Light, floral or printed evening dresses.
Address: 22 rue du Bourg-Tibourg
price range: € 100 - € 400
La Piscine – Outlet
Here you can find evening dresses, lovely skirts of all lengths, and matching tops. You can also find complementary accessories, shoes, and bags. During a fashion tour with a client, I accompanied her to a charming store that I particularly like, where you will find shoes and complementary accessories from various super brands such as Dolce Gabbana, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, and with a little luck, even dresses from Gucci and Prada alongside local French brands at very reasonable prices. The store is a pilgrimage center for fashionistas from around the world, and not for the faint of heart or fashionistas.[/caption]
Address: 13 Rue des Francs Bourgeois
price range: €100 – €400 €50 – €120
Kookaï – Outlet
Kokai is a brand that you may know from Israel, only with a significant price difference. Moreover, the collections are sewn, start and finish their journey in this factory store, including items that did not arrive in Israel. The outlet is located not far from the Mara, within walking distance fromHotel de VilleYou can find not only evening dresses but also everyday clothes of excellent quality and very cheap prices relative to Israel.
Address: 82 rue Réaumur
price range: 50€ – 300€
AZZEDINE ALAÏA – Outlet
Luxurious evening dresses from one of the top Parisian brands, at prices that leave no room for hesitation.
Address: 18 rue de la Verrerie
price range: € 200 - € 500
SANDRO – Outlet
Dresses for girls and young women, sexy and lighter.
Address: 26 Rue de Sévigné
price range: € 100 - € 300
Outlet stores in the Saint-Germain district
La Piscine Odeon – Outlet
Evening dresses, and accessories like heels and sweet clutch bags.
Address: 19-21 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie
price range: € 30 - € 400
Outlet stores in the Montparnasse district
Sonia Rykiel – Outlet
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Young, colorful evening dresses, in modern and somewhat up-to-date cuts
Address: 110-112 rue d'Alésia
price range: 80€ – 300€
Outlets in the 10th arrondissement of Paris
MAJE – Outlet
Classic dresses and more youthful ones. For women and girls alike.
Address: 4 rue de Marseille
price range: € 100 - € 300
Outlet stores in the 11th arrondissement
ISABEL MARANT – Outlet
Bolder, shorter, sexy, and slim dresses in very youthful cuts.
Address: 16 Rue de Charonne,
price range: € 100 - € 300
A few words about Nathan Evergreen
Nathan Evergreen is a stylist who runs fashion tours and personal styling tours in Paris. You can book these tours and get great tips on the hottest stores and deals in real time atHis Facebook page.
Thank you very, very much! I eagerly read all of your articles and hope that one day the dates you will be in Paris will suit my ability to get to this wonderful city that I haven't been to in too many years.
Excellent
Well-written article. No stores were shown where you can find “dressed” clothes and not just sports and leisure fashion for teenage girls. A T-shirt is not “clothing”. There is no “Parisian fashion” or what people wear in Paris and no reference to stores of this type. The full address is missing – the district number: arrondissement. You didn’t give the district, you’re not a real Parisian.
The article is great and very useful. I don't have Facebook or Twitter, but I will forward it to my friends via email.
Excellent article! I also enjoyed the videos. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Paris.
If possible, it would be advisable to add an option to print the article.
Unfortunately, this option does not exist, but you can easily access any article from anywhere using your mobile phone.
Good morning, I would appreciate it if there was a reference to restaurants and patisseries that serve gluten-free food and pastries in Paris. Do you have a list? Thank you.
good morning.
I don't have such a reference at the moment, but maybe I will in the future.
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