Coco’s Paris Dispatch, 4PM CEST: 103 degrees. Zero breeze. Cute under a. . Water break every 30 minutes. Walk only on the shady side of the street. Paris’ boulevards noticeably less crowded—but Le Voltaire's fries and tuna tartare remain fully booked and, she reports, happily consumed. (Some traditions clearly don’t wilt with the weather!) Which brings us to fashion’s hottest assignment: When Europe is essentially dressed for survival, what does looking chic actually mean? Scroll on. These snaps provide the definitive answer. I’d add to the stylish survival kit this open-backed chic (bound-to-sell-out) t-shirt, low-slung denim shorts by , above, lots of white linen with a pop of (and , below), a, below, plus these (use code MARLIEN20 to save 20% off through 6/28), these (key!) sandals, this tank top-elevating , and serious hydration!

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