kerouac

http://www.meteofrance.com says no rain for the coming days but high temperatures will remain well below 20°C.

diann24

I have one more question if anyone cares to take a stab at it--My husband has had a skin cancer removal on his high forehead. I always insist he wear a baseball cap wherever we go I see that is totally not welcomes in Paris in his case what would he wear that would be appropriate? (aside from sunscreen) I am adamant about head covering he says well what will I wear? a turban? lol

FrenchMystiqueTours

He should continue to wear his baseball cap, especially since it is vital for his health, because no one will care what he is wearing. Or if he feels more comfortable in some other kind of hat that is fine but if he prefers the baseball cap then he should continue wearing it. I assure you, no one will notice nor will anyone care.

Nikki

"I was in your shoes over a week ago."



I hope you brought them back so she can pack them for her trip.

nytraveler

His baseball cap will be fine as long as he takes it off indoors. Everyone will know you aren't French - there's no hiding it.

FrenchMystiqueTours

Well, while most French people don't wear baseball hats no one will care if he wears it inside or outside. Really, they aren't having a fashion contest here (btw, not trying to pick on you nytraveler). Yes, you'll see many fashionably dressed people but you'll also see many people (locals, not tourist) who are far from fashionably dressed. As soon as you start speaking they'll know you're not French anyway but they really don't care if you're French or not. There are non-French people from all over the world in Paris.

FrenchMystiqueTours

And to put a personal note on this in regards to baseball hats, well, I've just been diagnosed with a rare form of rosacea that affects my forehead and nose. The medication I need to take requires that I try to avoid the sun. This is problematic for me as I have an outdoor job so I need to wear a baseball hat to protect my forehead and nose from sunlight on those days I work outdoors. The visor on the baseball hat provides better protection against the sun than other kinds of hats so for me, a baseball hat it is. Anyone who wears a baseball hat, or any kind of hat, knows that when you take the hat off your hair has weird "hathead". So I just keep the baseball hat on to avoid the awkward hathead. Certainly if you're going to someplace (upscale restaurant, opera or otherwise fancy place) where people will be all dressed up then you, or I, would feel awkward wearing a baseball hat. Luckily, most places you'll go (most restaurants included) won't be super fancy places so wear your baseball hat without shame. It's not a problem.

spaarne

<i>diann24 on May 16, 16 at 6:48pm
I have one more question if anyone cares to take a stab at it--My husband has had a skin cancer removal on his high forehead. I always insist he wear a baseball cap wherever we go I see that is totally not welcomes in Paris in his case what would he wear that would be appropriate? (aside from sunscreen) I am adamant about head covering he says well what will I wear? a turban? lol</i>

I have a similar situation. A dermatologist said that I had a spot of pre-cancer 25 years ago. He proceeded to cut off a piece of my nose, with my OK. Now I wear a hat almost always because I hate that sun blocker goo.

I bought my first Fedora at a souvenir shop in the Montmartre area. It is a black wool Italian job, circa &euro;30. See the photo in my profile. I think the shop is on Rue de Steinkerque (maybe #18), running downhill from Sacr&eacute; C&oelig;ur. A Fedora gives you more protection than a baseball cap and is more presentable wherever you go. Not only did I wear it all over Paris, but throughout Britain, Ireland, Nederland, and here in Michigan. True, very few Europeans wear hats. So what?

BTW, the funicular ride at Sacr&eacute; C&oelig;ur is included if you have a Metro pass.

diann24

No we aren't trying to "look French" when we are not,nor am I trying to hide it we just don't want to stick out like sore thumbs either.

I found an English hat for him it is perfect. It will be fine. "ivy" I think it was and I love the idea of the Fedora. I might wear one too.

cafegoddess

FrenchMystiqueTour,

As always, you are a sweetheart!

Diann24, I hope the packing is going well. The black slacks sounds good.
As FMT mentioned, the French don't care what you are wearing. Just bring comfortable shoes for walking. My husband and I walked over 8 miles today. It was a very beautiful day in Paris. Luxembourg Garden was full of people enjoying the day.

Have a beautiful time n Paris with your husband.

indyhiker

Regarding the purple puffy coat: I'm in Italy now and because it's been rainy and chilly, I've seen any number of puffy coats in all sorts of bright colors. I'd suggest bringing yours if the weather warrants it. I brought only a light weight rain coat and have wanted something warmer at times.

apersuader65

I concur with Spaarne. I wear a fedora type hat too, not at a doctors urging, but DW, and that's even more important. I have a heavy wool one for fall, winter and early spring and a lightweight one for the rest of the time.

I never have "hat head" like FMT. No hair means no problem! Except cold. No hair means cold.

historytraveler

Just a short comment on hats and hat hair. I am also sun sensitive, no cancer but fair- skinned and have used sunblock long before it became popular. To avoid hat hair and still keep sun off my face, I use a visor. Works well and looks lot better on me than a baseball cap. Most hats are just too warm for summer temperatures.

jubilada

Visors are not protective of the scalp, a common place for melanoma to grow.
I have several incredibly lightweight hats, suitable for Arizona, which is very very warn.

raincitygirl

I have a couple of Panama hats in fedora style and a couple of broad brimmed ones. They are super light, your head breathes and you don't get hat head. I can fold them once down the middle, put them into a large ziplock bag and press all the air out, and into my suitcase and they pop back into shape when I unpack.

I have worn them in super hot and humid places like Sydney, Australia and Cancun and they were perfect.

FrenchMystiqueTours

Thanks cafegoddess. Nice of you to say.

apersuader - I have an abundance of hair if you need to borrow some.

In regards to fedora hats, I'm sure those look good on some people but not me. I look better in a baseball hat and they don't have as large a visor as a baseball hat. Though I must admit, I don't like wearing any kind of a hat. I have gorgeous adonis like hair that chicks dig and hats ruin that. I hope Mrs FMT isn't reading this thread.

powhatangal

FMT: I'm sorry to hear about your rosacea - sounds like the baseball cap is the way to go for you. I'll be in Paris in Nov - will be in touch with you before then to see about a bike tour if the weather cooperates!

FrenchMystiqueTours

Thanks powhatangal.

fuzzbucket

Any kind of hat that won't blow off in the wind will be fine. Just remove your hat when you're indoors, leave it on if seated on a sunny terrasse.

Everyone will know you're tourists because you're not dressed for work and running to catch a train. Don't worry about this at all. Just make sure to protect your valuables at all times, since the only people who will be looking at you are the pickpockets.

diann24

Fuzzbucket I have a special handbag that I purchased from a travel safety site used it in Rome and DH has wallets that can be hidden. (he doesn't like them)

cafegoddess thanks for checking up on me. Packing and repacking has begun and nearly ended. I did end up with the Barney purple puffer jacket it has its own little pouch. (it is a plum really!) One thing I hate is to be cold, truly I do, so better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. We are on the East Coast and it is probably exactly the same cool, 60's damp sprinkles at times. No different. I am getting really excited. Tomorrow p.m. we leave---thanks all you are so kind.