Packing for two nights in Paris

By the time you read this post I will be enjoying myself in Paris. I will have taken the TGV up to Paris from Grimaud, where I am currently spending two weeks, to meet up with Susan of UneFemme.

What to pack for my two night stay was a dilemma as the weather is being very mercurial. It has been warm and sunny the past few days in Provence. I found I had to dig out my lighter summer clothes. Paris is a bit cooler with rain predicted. I travelled in my green parka (from J.Crew last year) similar above or see my post on Parkas. I wore it with my stripe MeandEm trousers, one of their extremely useful layering tops and a fine cream sweater. My grey backpack will be useful for holding all my essentials plus my camera when I am out exploring during the day.

DETAILS OF ABOVE: Check scarf // Green parka // cream shirt // stripe trousers // grey backpack // lace-up shoes // cream sweater.

For dining out in the evening I thought I would keep things simple. I packed a pair of wide leg velvet trousers (mine are from MarksandSpencer last year). Velvet continues to be popular this year so there are plenty of similar styles to choose from. I will be wearing my sliver metallic ankle boots and my polka dot finery blouse. A pink clutch just adds a bit of colour.

DETAILS OF ABOVE: Silver hoop earrings // pink clutch bag // Finery spot blouse // metallic boots // navy velvet wide trousers.

I reckon that all these items can be interchanged depending on the activity and the temperature. Both pairs of shoes are definitely very comfortable for all day walking.

I will be posting the photos I took in Paris shortly plus a summary of the street styles I observed.

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There is still time to win a WoolOvers knit (entry form at bottom of post). Giveaway closes Wednesday 25th.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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littleblackdomicile says:

23rd October 2017 at 14:10

Two nights in the City of Lights is just about perfect. How chic you will look!
Sue says:

23rd October 2017 at 14:21

I love your choices especially the Finery spot blouse. I have been fancying the blouse but I'm not sure what to wear underneath it as the back looks transparent. Do you find it ok to wear without a cami underneath Josephine?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  23rd October 2017 at 16:13
  
  I normally wear a nude camisole anyway but think it would be fine without. It is not that transparent
Mary says:

23rd October 2017 at 14:36

Look forward to seeing your photos. Packing for a holiday has become so much easier for me now that I have been learning from you!
Jane Dunning says:

23rd October 2017 at 14:45

I particularly like the parka and the silver boots - it's so important to be comfortable and cosy for all that walking around in Paris, with a chic edge.
I haven't been to Paris for ages so this is making me want to book a trip! Glad you've been having good weather in Grimaud - I have to wait until January for my next Provencal fix!
Judy says:

23rd October 2017 at 17:13

Very chic, Josephine! I love, LOVE those silver boots!