While I was away at camp for a weekend in fourth grade, my mom entirely re-did my bedroom, including one very important detail: an Eiffel Tower painted onto my wall that said “Paris” underneath. It was perfect for many reasons, including the immaculate vibes and because my mom knew Paris was my ultimate destination. I have talked about going to Paris for well over half of my life: the romance, the outfit inpso, the architecture, the food, the shopping, the art—it calls to me like nowhere else.
After years of dragging my feet, I finally secured a passport, and it’s happening: I’m finally booking a trip to Paris. Obviously, my first order of business wasn’t booking the flights or researching restaurants; it was scouring the internet for outfit inspo. And let me tell you, I don’t know how I’ll narrow it down to a week’s worth of outfits.
My trip is planned for mid to early fall, when Paris temperatures hover around the 50s. Most of my outfits are fall or winter, but jackets can be removed in case of heat waves.
1. Sweater Vest + Kneehigh Boots
Is it my first week at uni or a touristy brunch? Nobody will know.
2. Statement Pants + Top
I’ve been needing a reason to wear my silver faux leather pants, and a bright top makes them cool again.
3. Blazer Dress
You can dress it up with heels, or down with sneakers.
4. Monochrome
I am living in monochrome right now.
5. Jeans + Button-Up
The sweater’s pop of color over the shoulders looks chic and is comfortable enough to wear for a day at the museum.
6. Striped Top + Trousers
This top is Parisian style 101 in a striped design, but it feels more modern with the green.
7. All White
A white coat with white trousers is impossibly chic—you just have to make sure it doesn’t end the day covered in pain au chocolat.
8. Red Coat + Knee High Boots
I’ll likely wear a big statement coat on the plane to keep warm and then throw it over basics the entire trip.
9. Slip Dress
This will take up absolutely no space in my luggage and always looks flattering, so it’s coming with me.
10. Full Groutfit
I’ll need a chic loungewear option for the airport, and this made it to the top of the list. Who knew that a groutfit could look so great?
11. Tweed Skirt-and-Blazer Set
If not in Paris where can I wear tweed?
12. Long Coat + Big Scarf + Bow Hair Accessory
I’ve already ordered three hair bows in preparation for this exact moment.
13. Corset Top + Trousers
I’ll always rely on a cute top with basic trousers while traveling.
14. Boho Top + leather trousers
I’m currently debating bringing my faux leather trousers because they’re So versatile.
15. Sparkly Skirt + Heels
If you think I’m not covering myself head to toe in sparkles, you’re mistaken.
16. Trench Coat + beret
If you think I’d step foot in Paris without a beret, you think much too highly of me.
17. Bright Top + Trousers
It’s always good to have a little pop of color in your luggage.
18. Statement Dress + Heels
This is a failsafe outfit—however, finding the perfect dress will become my life’s mission for the next six months.
Pieces I’m Bringing No Matter What:
Mango
Wool Coat
This red coat is a sophisticated basic.
Zara
Wool beret
Although a beret might seem obvious, it is unexpected in this pop color.).
Franco Sarto
Boots for the knee
I can guarantee that I will wear these at most four times.
Aritzia
Slip Dress
This can be worn in a dozen ways.
Billini
Elope Heels
Sparkly heels were designed to be worn in flash photographs.
Source: The Every Girl