French Riviera Clothing
Mar 9th, 2002, 10:30 AM
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French Riviera Clothing
Going in April, next month, and am wondering if the women there also wear all black as in Paris. I was in Paris in Nov, 2000 and was quite surprised that 90% of them wore black. Was it the time of year? or City? Will Nice, Monte Carlo, Avignon be lighter clothing. I know it will only be in the 60's so no summer clothing but really would like to take light colored shirts, etc. Please advise if you've been there during spring in the last few years. Thanks
Mar 9th, 2002, 12:53 PM
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<<. I know it will only be in the 60's so no summer clothing but really would like to take light colored shirts, etc>><BR><BR>You might be surprised... it's been known to be in the upper 70s here in Provence and on the Riviera in April.<BR>If it's warm you'll see every imaginable type of clothing... especially in Monaco where you might even see women sweating in fur coats.<BR>PB
Mar 9th, 2002, 01:02 PM
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The warmer the weather, the lighter the clothing. But black always works, and it could end up being cooler than you expect (as it was last April/May for me). Were I you I'd take my usual black pieces and buy whatever struck my fancy while I was there. You'll have some cute French duds and won't have to make extra room in your suitcase if you didn't have it stuffed on the way over!
Mar 9th, 2002, 01:27 PM
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Black during the day in Florida resort areas in the spring? Depends on the resort---my favorite is Miami, and I've never felt the least out of place there wearing black (as long the fabric and cut are appropriate). I'd feel a great deal more out of place in a tropical print shift when all around me had chosen dark colors in response to an unseasonably drear day. <BR><BR>But what I'm really suggesting to Kathy is that she pack some basics and then buy brighter stuff while she's there. Clothing in France is not particularly expensive, and resorts towns are great places to pick up light weight tops and dresses.
Mar 16th, 2002, 09:28 PM
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Carole,<BR>I'll be there April 11 thru the 18th. Funny thing when I posted this question I couldn't see it for a couple of days. Surprised to find all these responses. Even posted it a second time. Thanks to everyone, I'm going to dress as I would normally in April.
Mar 16th, 2002, 09:32 PM
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Marc,<BR>I own at least two pairs of black shorts, black bikinis, tons of black sandels, black little dresses, etc so yes, I would wear black all summer. However, I do wear it alot less than in Winter. But even then we (except in NYC) do not tend to wear Black on Black like they do in Paris.
