I’m disappointed with the trend of sweatpants and sneakers. I mean, come on! I feel it’s not that interesting. Now everyone’s walking around looking like that. It shows no sense of originality. Yes, it’s comfortable. I like sweatpants when I’m in my apartment. But I wouldn’t go out in Paris in a pair of sweatpants. And that happened to me in Paris! When I first went there to do “Emily,” I sent (creator) Darren Star, “I’m in here in Paris. I’m going to check out the French chic.” I do my little routine, go outside. They’re all in sneakers, jeans and sweatpants! I’m like, This is depressing. I want the French chic, damn it!
Patricia Field – American costume designer/stylist.
How sad is that? Paris, historically the city of elegant style, is now awash in sweats and jeans.
This quote is from Pat in the City: My Life of Fashion, Style, and Breaking All the Rules (Dey Street Books).
Check back tomorrow for my review of this fascinating fashion memoir.
OverDressed for Life 
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