MarySteveChicago

oh, if only my aching feet could comply with all the advice given! Alas, I am doomed to wearing my orthotic inside a running shoe albeit dark grey.

Joanne_CLautner

Thank you to Ellenem
Christina, I'm from Malaysia. I've never been to New York, or the US. I've only been to places in Asia (Hong Kong and China). This is the first time I'm going to Europe, and I don't know how spring will be because we DO NOT have the four seasons here in Malaysia. And to RedStater, I've already packed a few pairs of skinny jeans, but no boots. I'm gonna wear a pair of white sneakers. Anyway, thanks so much guys I'll be flying to UK this Friday.

alihutch

Years ago, my Granny who lived near a USAF base in England, said that she could always tell the Americans who walked passed her flat by their shoes.

DeborahAnn

GlassCannon, When we go to Disneyland or Disney World I wouldn't wear anything but athletic shoes and shorts--keeping up with 3 active young boys is an extreme workout and I dress accordingly Deborah

dlejhunt

Regarding umbrellas: On the advice of a Fodorite I bought the Gustbuster to use during a trip to France. While the umbrella is indeed sturdy, it is also very, very heavy and rather large. The Gustbuster now stays at home. In its place I bring an inexpensive and compact umbrella that easily tucks into the small shoulder bag that I use during trips. In any case, if my umbrella breaks I know that a new one will be available for only 5 euros at the nearest souvenir shop!

annhig

when we were in Rome, as soon as there was a drop of rain, out came the umbrella sellers - €3 each. no need to take one with you!

kgram

I wandered around Russia in the early 90s packing enough money to make myself an extremely tempting target (no atms or even traveler's checks, in those days) so looking like a local seemed imperative. Luckily (first time in my life I've thought this) I look Slavic so I just dressed myself up like an poor Russian and hollered "Nyet!" (my only Russian word, then) at any young punk who seemed threatening. It was a hoot and worked well. Not a soul suspected I was anything but a crazy old Russian lady. Once, I was walking with several Russian women in a town near Moscow (one was local). Another local hollered at her, "Why are you with foreigners?" I assumed they could tell I was not Russian but she said, "They mean, why are you with Muscovites."

A couple of years ago, in San Diego, my husband and I were in shorts (at 15C to 20C - we are Canadian) while the locals shivered in sweaters and coats. Just over the border, in Tijuana, we saw Mexicans snappily dressed in mukluks and furs (no kidding, might as well have been Fairbanks).

Later, in Singapore, where it was 28C and very humid (what else?) the locals assured us that it would get "much" hotter. Turns out they meant 32C.

Nothing so queer as folk. We are all shaped by our environment.

cornelius01

We will be in Paris in the Spring and like to wear crop pants a lot ......nice dressy ones. Would they be out of place there if it warm? BTW I am a senior female.

janisj

"<i>We will be in Paris in the Spring and like to wear crop pants a lot ......nice dressy ones. Would they be out of place there if it warm?</i>"

Mostly depends on what you mean by "Spring". March/April -- you'll more likely need warm clothes/jackets/long pants. June -- Capris are fine.

janisj

Meant to add -- You will obviously be a tourist and you can wear whatever you want. Though in Spring it may be too cold for crops/capris.

cornelius01

We will be there in mid May....not sure if it will be warm enough for capris but just wondering.

DarcieM

We're doing a Viking Paris/Normany River cruise---las week of April, first few days of May, including 3 extra days in Paris. We need advice as to what to pack!

cornelius01

I will start watching the weather for Paris a couple of weeks before we leave on accuweather as that is a fairly good indicator. planning on bringing a couple light shorty jackets with pants to match and some short sleeved cotton sweaters to wear under them..no jeans as too bulky to pack and wash and comfy merrell sandals. We will look like tourists no matter what so who cares! We dress as if we were going to Boston or NYC.

DarcieM

Thanks for so many great replies!

Keith

DarcieM, you might get a better response if you started a new question. A lot of people would see this long 2 year old thread and never read to the bottom.