I'm an American in Paris, and I See These 15 Tourist Fashion Mistakes Every Winter-Here's What to Wear Instead

"Instead of the long, insulated puffer coats and jeans I saw on the subway, I was sporting a wool overcoat and leather pants-I instantly stood out. The same goes for many tourists visiting Paris who dress much warmer than necessary (thankfully, we never have serious winter storm warnings here like the recent one in the U.S.) or make fashion faux pas like trying to navigate the city's winding streets teetering in talons hauts (high heels)."

"If you want to avoid being mistaken for a tourist, a simple wardrobe swap goes a long way-but doesn't have to cost a fortune. After scouring some of my favorite sites and brands from French girl cool Sézane to American-made Madewell, Everlane, and J.Crew, I've curated the ultimate winter capsule wardrobe collection that you can mix and match on your next trip to Paris without ever getting bored with what's in your suitcase."

"You can't go wrong with a classic crewneck sweater that you can layer throughout the season. I recently spent three weeks living out of a carry-on, and I wore a style similar to this wool-blend sweater at Amazon practically every other day, pairing it with leather pants and a wool coat when I wanted a more casual look or tucking it into a leather skirt with tights and ankle boots for nights everywhere from Verbier, Switzerland, to Courchevel in the French Alps."

Parisian dressing favors classic, tailored winter pieces like wool overcoats, leather pants, crewneck wool sweaters, and wide-leg trousers over insulated puffers, hoodies, sweatpants, or impractical high heels on winding streets. A simple wardrobe swap and smart layering yield a versatile winter capsule wardrobe that mixes and matches for travel without excess baggage. Affordable options exist across brands from Sézane to Madewell, Everlane, and J.Crew. A crewneck wool sweater layers well with leather pants or skirts; slightly oversized fits offer a relaxed silhouette. Wide-leg trousers present a polished, comfortable alternative to sweatpants for urban exploration.

Read at Travel + Leisure