I'm an American in Paris, and These Are 15 Fall Fashion Mistakes Only Tourists Make-Plus, How to Avoid Them

"Fashion takes on an "anything goes" mentality when it comes to summer in Europe. Cities are crowded and hot, beaches are packed, and days seamlessly shift into night, leaving hardly any time to freshen up before dinner. Style rules can be broken in a heat wave or after weeks of living out of a carry-on, but you can't make the same faux pas when fall rolls around."

"As a writer living in Paris, I can attest that the French have already switched out their wardrobes for fall. Sure, some of the fall fashion pieces you invested in last season can carry over into this one, but there are a few sure-fire ways to stick out as a tourist in Europe, which you can avoid if you know what travel clothes to pack instead."

"When travelers visit Paris for the first time, they often model ensembles based on shows like Emily in Paris, which can seem like too much of a caricature. Skip clichéd berets and 1950s-style pleated skirts, and instead, go for something sleek and sexy like this silk maxi skirt at Quince."

European summers allow relaxed, anything-goes dressing, but fall demands more polished outfits. French cities switch to fall wardrobes early, favoring sleek, timeless pieces over tourist clichés. Washable silk maxis serve as versatile evening or daytime options that travel well. Plaid flannel is uncommon in Paris; a fitted rollneck sweater offers a simpler, city-appropriate alternative. Investing in suede blazers and riding boots provides pieces that transition from day to night. Prioritize compact, washable, and layered items that balance style and practicality for carry-on travel during fall in Europe.

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