I’m impressed you left the door open for flip-flops. I hate those plastic shower shoes with a fiery passion from hell. Nothing’s worse than seeing a woman walk around Wall Street or the Financial District of San Francisco while wearing flip-flops. WTF?!

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-781 Parigi Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:21:37 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-781 Bravo from this Paris local. Btw, what's with the ubiguitous water bottle? Did someone spread the rumor that France has a bad drought?

Bravo from this Paris local.
Btw, what’s with the ubiguitous water bottle? Did someone spread the rumor that France has a bad drought?

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-735 peg Sat, 29 May 2010 12:28:50 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-735 Really good info. Very visual. I may just follow your instructions when just going to the KMart even in America.

Really good info. Very visual. I may just follow your instructions when just going to the KMart even in America.

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-734 dana dewes Sat, 29 May 2010 09:33:59 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-734 So funny and informative.

So funny and informative.

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-733 Christine Sat, 29 May 2010 08:57:59 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-733 I think that most people work in jobs where they don't get to choose what they wear every day, or in which they have to wear things they find uncomfortable. Therefore, vacation is seen as a way to just wear whatever the hell you want, no pantyhose or neckties or "good" shoes. You know? At least that's what I feel like it's about.

I think that most people work in jobs where they don’t get to choose what they wear every day, or in which they have to wear things they find uncomfortable. Therefore, vacation is seen as a way to just wear whatever the hell you want, no pantyhose or neckties or “good” shoes. You know? At least that’s what I feel like it’s about.

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-732 Tim U Sat, 29 May 2010 01:53:55 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-732 That's one of the best "what to wear" articles I've read. Lots of really good practical advice. Basically nice shoes and a jacket and leave your loud t-shirts and baseball cap at home. It's not too difficult but so many travellers can't get it right. When I lived in France I could tell an Australian (they never tuck their shirt in) or American (white sneakers) from miles away (and you don't need to wear a shirt with Michigan or Arizona splashed across it, we'll work out where you are from soon enough). Yet those same people actually dress quite well in Melbourne or Boston and that shouldn't change when they're abroad just because they can only fit a limited wardrobe in their backpack.

That’s one of the best “what to wear” articles I’ve read. Lots of really good practical advice. Basically nice shoes and a jacket and leave your loud t-shirts and baseball cap at home. It’s not too difficult but so many travellers can’t get it right.

When I lived in France I could tell an Australian (they never tuck their shirt in) or American (white sneakers) from miles away (and you don’t need to wear a shirt with Michigan or Arizona splashed across it, we’ll work out where you are from soon enough). Yet those same people actually dress quite well in Melbourne or Boston and that shouldn’t change when they’re abroad just because they can only fit a limited wardrobe in their backpack.

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-731 nyc/caribbean ragazza Fri, 28 May 2010 12:19:28 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-731 Fantastic (and very useful) article. I think your advice could help our fellow Americans who are traveling to Italy as well.

Fantastic (and very useful) article. I think your advice could help our fellow Americans who are traveling to Italy as well.

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-729 Christine Wed, 26 May 2010 18:10:28 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-729 Ha! You'll notice the distinct lack of anything remotely self-referential in this article. Most French people think I'm some sort of Italian refugee from a poor country town. LOL

Ha! You’ll notice the distinct lack of anything remotely self-referential in this article. Most French people think I’m some sort of Italian refugee from a poor country town. LOL

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-728 Cold is the Sea Wed, 26 May 2010 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-728 Great article Christine! Not that I'm coming to France anytime soon, but I loved the article and it's something to aspire to. (I violate most of the rules for my demographic on a regular basis...God forbid I should start dressing like an adult...)

Great article Christine! Not that I’m coming to France anytime soon, but I loved the article and it’s something to aspire to. (I violate most of the rules for my demographic on a regular basis…God forbid I should start dressing like an adult…)

]]> http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html/comment-page-1#comment-727 Christine Wed, 26 May 2010 17:33:49 +0000 http://www.francetravelguide.com/what-to-wear-in-france-in-the-summer.html#comment-727 Thanks for the kind words, Jennifer - yes, sometimes the French have some whoppers, and I do see many Americans pull off a great look while visiting. But more often than not, the shoes and the too-big clothing give them away every time.

Thanks for the kind words, Jennifer – yes, sometimes the French have some whoppers, and I do see many Americans pull off a great look while visiting. But more often than not, the shoes and the too-big clothing give them away every time.

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