sunglasses / trench coat / fedora / scarf / sneakers
field jacket / stripe top / chelsea bootie / umbrella / d’orsay flat
crossbody / mira bottle / lo & sons bag
Packing for Europe can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’ll be there during the unpredictable spring weather. All of the above pieces are ones I was so glad to have with me and made dressing for the elements easier. We had a mix of sun and rain in Paris and lucked out with two beautiful days in London and only one downpour. Your favorite pair of sunglasses and a big umbrella (leave the tiny one at home, you’ll want the coverage of a bigger one) will have you prepared for either. So you’re not dropping a small fortune on bottled water everywhere, I always travel with my Mira bottle. It works the exact same as a Swell bottle, but for half the cost!
Springtime weather means a jacket is needed. I lived in both this trench coat and my trusty field jacket. I also brought a black blazer with me if I wanted to dress the outfit up a bit. This was my go-to while in London and everyone was rocking impeccably tailored suits and coats. These 3 jackets are closet staples that work for so many occasions.
I really wanted to limit the shoes that I packed since they take up valuable real estate in a suitcase. My Stan Smith sneakers were perfect for covering some serious foot ground in both cities. They are so comfortable and go with everything from cropped jeans to dresses. Size down, they run large! I highly recommend adding a great chelsea bootie to your collection. They were great for rainy days and also super versatile. I only packed one pair of black flats and they were my d’orsay sliders. These may not look comfortable, but I promise they are! Unfortunately for me we got stuck in a random downpour and these had to be tossed as soon as I got back to the hotel. Ordering another pair this week since I literally wear them all the time.
Layers are key. A great wool fedora and my favorite wrap/scarf were lifesavers. Tip on packing a hat if you don’t want to physically carry it with you: stuff the top portion of the hat with your pajamas or any other clothes your bringing to help keep the shape. Put it on the bottom of your suitcase and pack the rest of your items around it, but don’t put anything on top so you don’t flatten it. Regardless of the time of year I’ll always bring a scarf with me. Trains, plains and chilly evenings are easily solved with one!
I brought my larger hobo as a carry-on and for days when I wanted to bring a little more with me. If I could have paired it down, I would’ve chosen the cross-body everyday. I switched to the cross body for evenings and anytime I didn’t bring my dslr camera with me. My Lo & Sons bag always travels with me and makes the best carry-on. Plus, if you take a day trip somewhere while traveling this holds a ton and is great for packing with clothes for an overnight stay or filled with a blanket, wine and food for a wine country picnic!
Hope this is helpful! If you have any specific questions send an email my way and I’ll be happy to help!
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Yes to all of this! The weather in Europe is so unpredictable so I love that you have all you bases covered and still look so chic! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Great picks! I love how these are all classic and can be paired up with anything! I want that flats and sunnies!
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
You are such a chic traveler!! Having the travel umbrella was absolutely a must in London…it rained like on and off for a few days while we were there, but didn’t bother us! I do wish I had a trench but I still haven’t bought one!! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
Such a great round up!! I’m not going to Europe anytime soon, but I still kind of want to order one of everything, ha! So many classic, versatile pieces here!
this is the perfect list. i swear i own most of this stuff and i agree with this totally. especially the field jacket – what a classic. and the trench. and the hat and sunnies and well you get the point 🙂
xoxo cheshire kat
I really need to check out Lo & Sons bag, it seriously looks like the best travel accessory! The quality of it looks like it will really stand the test of time.
Love this!! We are heading to Spain & Morocco at the end of summer, and I am already stressing about how to pack for both places. Your trip sounded so amazing 😉
Perfect packing list! We went to Europe in the summer a few years back, and the weather was all over the place! Scorching hot in one city and freezing in another!
Zelle
Southern Style
LOVE this lo & sons bag! Would now love a trip to Europe! Thanks for all these great ideas!
YES to layers and an umbrella! Italy in the dead of June proved rainy, chilly, hot and muggy within the weeks I was there. Great round-up, lady!
Yes, yes, yes! Love this list and totally bookmarking should I ever make my way back to Europe 🙂 The Stan Smiths – I love them!
Agree with the layering. The weather can be so unpredictable in spring, however when we were just there we were so lucky and didn’t catch any rainy days!
This is such a great packing list! I love everything that you brought with you – I can see how easily could mix and match and layer items. Saving this for later!
I wish I was going! I love that J.Crew jacket and the Stan Smiths! I have both!
~~Megan~~
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