What (Not) to Wear in Europe

UPDATE: June 2012

Check out our tips on what to wear in Europe now. And don't miss our men's edition.

Part of being a smart traveler is being smartly dressed. Luckily, there is no set dress code---but there are unofficial rules of dress that will save space in your suitcase and not make you a glaringly obvious target for pickpockets. Here are tips from our forum's fashionistas for blending in and being comfortable on your next European adventure.

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Divinely Dressed Divas
Do you have to surrender your white in October? Does black still rule in Paris? Will the Vatican turn away your belly-bearing daughter? Relax ladies; your biggest apparel conundrums are answered.

- Mother-daughter trip to Spain: What to Wear?
- Plus-size shopping in Paris and Rome
- Jean in Paris?
- How can I avoid looking like a tourist?
- Help needed drafting my packing list

Gentleman's Dress
Europe bound without a blazer? The forum's best-dressed men know how to look dashing, not daft, even when traveling off the cuff.

- Will my husband need a jacket for dinner?
- Keeping shirts wrinkle-free on the go
- Urgent---formal night?

Tips for Keeping Your Feet Fashionably Comfortable
Are your oh-so-cute sandals safe for cobblestone streets? Here are recommendations for shoes that will survive your most active sightseeing days and take you through an evening on the town.

- Why not wear 3-inch heels hustling to the London Eye?
- Calling Europeans...help us Americans shoo the "white" shoes!
- Comfortable (and fashionable) footwear suggestions?

The Perfect Tote
Suggestions for the perfect alternatives to the fanny-pack, a source of excruciating embarrassment for your teenager.

- Hey guys--how do you carry your "stuff"?
- The ultimate carry-on packing list?
- Please help me find an attractive travel purse
- Fanny pack---yes or no?

Written and compiled by Katie Hamlin