Sure, French Girls Get Hot--But Unlike You, They Don't Let It Ruin Their Look

Yes, it's been a very, very hot summer. Shirts have come off (hello, Jaden Smith) and shorts have been forced out of the streets and into the office. But staying cool isn't just about shedding fabric. It's also about balance. Consider Jane Birkin, who famously made the case for a midriff-baring lace blouse and relaxed-fit jeans, or Jeanne Damas, who favors eyelet in tank tops and long-sleeved iterations alike. The halter top, while definitively off-duty attire, certainly fits in with this retro-...