Whether you’re travelling to the city of lights for one weekend or one month, it’s
essential these 5 items come with you, particularly if you're trying to master the
art of chic Parisian style.
A trench coat
Named in How to be Parisian and as a Parisienne’s absolute style essential, a trench coat will shelter you from the frequent showers and help you look like a local.
A pair of chic flats
If you’re visiting Paris from overseas, chances are you’ll be doing a lot of explor- ing. Elegant as you may look pounding the pavements in your favourite stilettos, your feet won’t be thanking you. “A pair of pointed flats for walking” is an essential for Paris regular Audrey Leighton-Rogers.
A little handbag
“A little Chanel bag” is another of Rogers’ suitcase must-haves. But if you aren’t yet lucky enough to own one of those (perhaps a trip to rue Cambon is in order) then another small, chic black bag will suffice. One big enough for your camera and lipstick but small enough not to be a nuisance, you don’t want to be lugging the kitchen sink around Paris.
Oversized sunglasses
In How To Be Parisian, Caroline De Maigret says the Parisienne should always wear these, "even when it’s raining, because you always have a reason to be wear- ing them: too bright out, a hangover, tears running down your face, a desire to be mysterious..."
A camera
It goes without saying, but there’ll be a beautiful photo opportunity on almost every street in Paris, so it’s totally worth packing your compact or SLR to capture some of these French moments. We all know you’ll want to show o on Instagram.
A trench coat
Named in How to be Parisian and as a Parisienne’s absolute style essential, a trench coat will shelter you from the frequent showers and help you look like a local.
A pair of chic flats
If you’re visiting Paris from overseas, chances are you’ll be doing a lot of explor- ing. Elegant as you may look pounding the pavements in your favourite stilettos, your feet won’t be thanking you. “A pair of pointed flats for walking” is an essential for Paris regular Audrey Leighton-Rogers.
A little handbag
“A little Chanel bag” is another of Rogers’ suitcase must-haves. But if you aren’t yet lucky enough to own one of those (perhaps a trip to rue Cambon is in order) then another small, chic black bag will suffice. One big enough for your camera and lipstick but small enough not to be a nuisance, you don’t want to be lugging the kitchen sink around Paris.
Oversized sunglasses
In How To Be Parisian, Caroline De Maigret says the Parisienne should always wear these, "even when it’s raining, because you always have a reason to be wear- ing them: too bright out, a hangover, tears running down your face, a desire to be mysterious..."
A camera
It goes without saying, but there’ll be a beautiful photo opportunity on almost every street in Paris, so it’s totally worth packing your compact or SLR to capture some of these French moments. We all know you’ll want to show o on Instagram.
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