laurela

Congratulations and I know you'll look great because you're young and in love.

I understand your wanting to look good on your wonderful trip.
I take 4 pr of shoes as well but that includes tennis shoes (for playing tennis). Other than that - comfy but attractive walking shoes (Easy Spirit) in black - low heel dressy sling backs also in black, and black low-heeled boots. The ones I have are really comfy and look great with jeans at night. I'm going from mid-september until early october so it won't be as hot as when you're going.
Have a blast.

kelbo

Take a look at the J. Jill wear ever collection. You can get some great neutral separates and the fabric is awesome for traveling. I have worn comfortable sandals in both Paris and Rome and it is fine. When you are over there look for the Bensimon store and check out their sneakers...European styling and so comfy. I bring cute scarves and fun jewelry to change up my outfits and make them dressier for evening. Also, the idea of bringing a couple dresses is great. Rome especially will still be quite warm in early September. Also, allow yourself to bring a nice pair of dark knee length shorts or capris..this goes for your hubby too. I went to Paris a couple years ago and it got up into the 90's. We had only brought dark jeans and pants and were soooooo hot. We ended up going to the Gap on the Champs Élysées and buying shorts. It is no big deal...honestly. I go to Europe at least twice a year and trust me you will see a little nit of everything. Be comfortable and enjoy yourself!

I leave for Paris and rome on sept 3!!! kismet. Have a ball.

ekscrunchy

We saw tons of women in combat boots in Italy a few months ago. In summer worn with shorts.

As in:


http://fashion.teenvogue.com/2011/08...r-combat-boots




http://www.crossbodypurses.com/2010/...-parisian-day/

GypsyGurl

Ira,
I had to laugh at your post! My teenage daughter just came back from a shopping binge at a local vintage shope where she picked up a black long skirt, black lace blouse and a black rivet belt. She is wearing her black combat boots with this ensemble when we tour the Vatican, (and other churches) everything is covered and she swears that the boots are definitely the most comfortable shoes she has ever worn. So, watch for her picture being taken by the "fashion police!"
By the way, I agree with the other posters, wear what is comfortable for you.

JBX

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AnthonyGA

You can wear anything you want in Paris. However, if you don't want to be rapidly identified as an American tourist, avoid flip-flops, stockings under pants or long skirts, nail polish, and short shorts. Those are the things that give away Americans most, I think. Sneakers are fine. Avoid wearing outfits that came straight out of a store window; mix and match. Americans also wear sunglasses much more readily than French people do.

uhoh_busted

Dress for comfort and so you look good. If you feel good, and look good, nothing really matters. I usually bring 3 or 4 pair of shoes, but remember, one of the nicest souvenirs to bring back is something you will wear often and no one else has. I've bought shoes in France, Spain and Italy and not regretted any of them!

LSky

Just because a few of the members of this forum may be of differing ages doesn't mean that we don't enjoy clothes.

AprilFoolsBride, that you asked the question already tells us that you already dress well. So it's easy to answer your question. Look like your fabulous self but do it in comfort.

Bring a pair of shoes that will take you to a nice dinner or show in the evening. For day wear a comfortable shoes and outfits to match.

You can never go wrong with a couple of good pieces. The women in paris who struck me as well dressed, young or old, wore nice simple pieces, well groomed, good hair cuts and sometimes a bit of something different. Nothing over done. It's not surprising that women in my own country who are well dressed do exactly the same thing.

Wear the clothes you have and wear only the cuts and colors that suit you so you'll look great in photos.

Best Wishes and have fun.

SeaUrchin

Take the four pairs of shoes. You can always buy some more when you are there. That goes for clothes too. Buy there what they are wearing and you will be ahead of your American counterparts when you return. I love shopping in France and Italy. Have fun.

CYESQ

Remember to take a scarf or it will be the first thing you want to shop for. Scarves are not just a fashion accessory in Paris, they are more like a religious icon.

ekscrunchy

Anthony:

I'm puzzled by the nail polish comment. Are well-groomed French women more likely to have the nails buffed instead of having colored polish applied? Something I've not noticed but sounds as if it might be the case now that you mention it!

kerouac

Nail polish is indeed quite rare on young women in France. And makeup is of the invisible variety. One can often spot a lot of the American girls simply because of the war paint.

LondonYank

I'm a 30 year old female (American) London resident who travels frequently to Italy, France and many other continental destinations. I love clothes and try to dress well when I'm home and when I travel. My go-to stores in the US are Bloomingdales, Anthropologie, J Crew, Scoop, Intermix and Nordstrom.

If I'm going to be in Southern France or any of the Mediterranen beach towns, I would pack 1-2 pairs of shorts (cute J Crew, brightly coloured), several sundresses (bright and summery, think Milly, James Perse, DVF, J Crew, Free People). Maxi dresses are very in right now. I would bring a few soft t-shirts or wife beaters to wear with shorts. I would bring a few cute dresses that can double as beach cover-ups and also can be worn to drinks in the evening. Bring a few bikinis.

Bring a cute beach tote that can double as a carry on bag for your flight. It will prob be too hot for jeans so skip those. For footwear, wedges are perfect. I wear flip flops everyhwere, mostly Havianias. Toms are everywhere now too and are really comfortable for walking if you want to cover your feet. I see lots of women in the UK wearing Fit Flops but they aren't as common in Europe. Don't forget big sunglasses!

European men definitely wear shorts, however, they tend to be much more tailored and fitted. Baggy jean shorts or baggy cargo shorts would scream American. Also, men's clothes are generally more slimly tailored. A baggy button down shirt with khakis would also scream American. As would chunky white sneakers. Euro men definitely wear sneakers, but they tend to be the retro New Balance, Puma or Nike style. Flip flops are completely fine for men at the beach.

avalon

Flip flops NO hard rough dirty streets and dog poop to contend with

LondonYank

I happily wear flip flops around London, when I lived in NY and all over the place when I travel if it's warm enough outside. It's not hard to avoid puddles and dog sh*t, seriously. I find them to be super comfortable and you can easily wash them off at the end of the day if need be.

susanna

I think LondonYank got it right...for cryingoutloud , she's in her 20's and on a honeymoon!

Cute dresses that can can cover a swimsuit or go for drinks is perfect, especially in bright colors,the maxi dress will double for both too, flip flops will work fine with this. I'm also one that always wears them in the summer in Europe, I really like these crocks for walking.

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-sexi-flip-aqua-aqua


Young people all wear shorts , they're so in this season....

Men tend to wear long sleeved shirts with rolled up sleeves, casual but stylish.

On the manicure issue, I find it almost impossible to get a inexpensive quick mani/pedi in Europe, I was told they aren't in fashion (?), so bring a bottle of polish for touch ups.

gwan

Kerouac - Makeup of the invisible variety? Maybe on the rest of their face, but if I had to sum up French makeup I'd say "racoon eyes"! Those ladies are not afraid of a bit of (lot of) eyeliner!

I don't wear flip-flops because I don't like things between my toes, but I do wear open sandals in summer and manage not to end up with filthy feet! Thin soles can be hard on your feet though.

YankyGal

I agree with kerouac - the French women I've seen wear very little make-up. When I've been mistaken for French in Paris (when I was younger), it was when I had my hair simply pulled back into a ponytail with slim to no make-up on.

gwan

Perhaps it's a teenage thing - I used to work in a French high school, and the girls definitely were very heavy on the eyeliner. Makes sense, even though I'm only in my 20s, all eyeliner does for me is settle straight into the otherwise (I hope) invisible wrinkles

Mimar

I was in France this spring. Saw lots of flat sandals, fringed or strappy. I especially liked the metallic ones. Also lots of shirts with horizontal stripes, white and navy or black. And simple sundresses.

When I travel in warmer weather, I take only 2 pairs of shoes, walking sandals nice enough for dinner and closed-toe walking shoes for rain. Maybe a lightweight pair of sandals. But shoes are heavy as well as bulky.

As are jeans. And they're hard to get dry in European dryers. I do a lot of washing things out by hand in the room sink.

How long is your trip?