When packing for your trip to Europe it's not all about functionality like hiking boots and tennis shoes. Yet it's not also about being a slave to fashion, wearing stilettos and inpractical clothing.
Rather when traveling to Europe it's better to blend in with Europeans and they generally wear dark clothing in fitted cuts. They add accessories such as scarves, jewelry, or a distinctive handbag to compete the look.
For a more detailed look on packing check out my Travel Clothes section.
1. When you pack, make everything count. Clothing must intermix to layer easily and complete different outfits
2. Dark neutrals work best with distinctive accessories or pack all black. Most Europeans wear dark colors
3. Lightweight and quick drying (these launder easily in your hotel sink) clothes allow you to pack light
4. High synthetic fabric clothing dries quickly (lyocell, modal, nylon, acrylic, rayon, polyester)
5. 100% cotton this takes forever to dry and isn’t as compact as synthetics (a cotton blend is OK)
6. Flattering fits will make you look more European
7. Avoid loose fitting clothing (relaxed fit jeans, etc.). You may not feel out of place here but in Europe you’ll feel dowdy (compared to chic and glam Europeans) in comfortable but loose fitting clothes
8. Dark colored footwear blends in easily with dark clothing and minimizes focus on sensible but not so sexy shoes.
9. Padded foot beds, EVA insoles, and rubber soles, provide cushioning while walking and ease fatigue.
10. When choosing a walking sandal look for the same features that you would in a walking shoe
11. Waterproof sport sandals serve double duty for hostellers (to wear in showers), light hikers, and those hitting the beaches.
12. Accessories will help make the most of your look. Scarves, jewelry, or a distinctive handbaga add personality and liven up neutrals.
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