India, June 9 -- While some people are food experts among their friends and family, I'm the go-to Parisian connoisseur. After living in Paris for a month during college, I quickly learned how to blend in with the locals-including how to dress like an elegant French woman.

With summer right around the corner, my friend is gearing up for her trip to Paris, and she asked for one bit of advice: how not to dress like a tourist. As I told her, it's a lot easier than you think. My simple answer? Pack non-fussy, tres-chic pieces-like a classic white blouse and a flowy silk lace skirt-that will make you look effortlessly elevated.

If you're heading to Paris, I've rounded up 20 French summer capsule staples to help you blend in with the locals, s...