Early March trip--I overpacked for Paris. What I used & what I didn't

Before you read this, take into account your own lifestyle and activities. We rented an apartment, ate some meals out in bistro type places, walked a lot, visited museums, did a tad of shopping, went to church concerts etc. No ultra fancy places or stuff for us.

I ended up wearing the same things over and over again. I took 2 coats--one a microfiber type shell, calf length raincoat to layer over other things. The other was a calf length, light poly fill quilted silk coat. I switched depending on the day's forecast. Was glad to have both. I always wore a winter weight neck scarf to keep warm. I had 2 pairs of gloves--lighter weight for more finger dexterity and a heavier pair. Glad to have both. Wore a hat nearly all the time and never went anywhere without my umbrella.

I ended up wearing my ankle high, Gore-tex lined leather boots all the time (these aren't hiking boots but more like regular shoes). The other regular casual shoes I brought never got worn, and the one day I did try my feet got wet from the rain.

My dressier poly mix slacks were too cool for most days, so I ended up wearing a pair of black knit lacks nearly every day. I had two crewneck sweaters I wore a lot along with a silk neck scarf. I had several lightweight turtleneck sweaters but only wore the one with the looser neck; the tight necks were way too hot after walking and when I went into warmer places.

I had a quilted vest with me that I could layer under coats for really cold days, and I was glad I had it. I also had a boiled wool type jacket that was a little dressier that I could layer, and this was a nice option for certain days.

What I didn't wear at all: the skirt and dressier blouse I thought I'd wear if we went to a concert (it was just too cold), the blazer type jacket I thought it would be nice to have to wear alone for a nicer day (I don't think it would ever be nice enough for this at this time of year), the tight necked turtleneck sweaters (too hot inside), the dressier flats. Just thought I'd pass this along before you pack.

I had silk long underwear along but never felt the need to wear it because I had calf length coats; you'll probably want it if you wear very light slacks or shorter coats.