A few months ago I booked a 3 week trip to Paris from Christmas to my birthday. Last Summer I came to Paris for the first time for 9 days and fell in love. I wanted to cry as the day to fly back home got nearer. I decided then I want to come back for a month and “live” in Paris.
I decided on 3 weeks because like I said, IT’S MY BIRTHDAYYYY (1.18) and I wanted to go on another trip for my actual birthday. This is my pre birthday trip 😉 My birthday trip is snowy, mountainy Jackson Hole, WY.
Back to Paris, I’m here for 3 weeks with a side quest to Amsterdam where I’ll be for a few days (I’m meeting up with a friend there and am so excited). I’ll be updating this post with everything I’m wearing while in Paris. expect 2-3 updates a week!
There will be a separate “What I Wore: Amsterdam” post too!
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I had this fit planned out in my head as my Day 1 fit for weeks! Initially I was going to wear my favorite wide leg jeans and beige sambas but the day before I left I got these $35 Zara sweatpants in and thought an all ivory look was the way to go!
The pink and green pumas are a new addition (they arrived 2 days before my flight) and thought they’d be a fun POP of color. I wore them walking 12k steps around the city fresh out the box and my feet were good the whole day!
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SOURCE UNKNOWN WALLIS GRANPA COAT
This was my first ankle length coat, I’ve since added 4 more to the team including this style in beige. While a floor length coat can be pricey this one is more affordable at half the price as similar styles.
This coat is VERY oversized and took some getting use to for me and I love an oversized fit. This is my true size, medium. 100% safe to size down.
THE FRANKIE SHOP “MATI” BOMBER
This bomber was a last second packing choice. Literally, ALL of my luggage was packed for days and when I was added my toiletries the morning of my flight I threw this jacket in. I bought this the end of Summer but as you may know, Atlanta hasn’t had much of a chill until December.
The week before I left I finally started wearing this jacket. I love how easy it is, that it goes with most looks and elevates the most dressed down looks and sweats (see next “outfit”).
I’ve been in Paris 4 days at the time of this update and have already worn it 2 days. When originally packing I was going off last years weather/expected. Temps were expected to be in the 30’s so I only had longline coats packed.
As my flight date got closer and closer the temps weren’t dropping under 50 degrees so I tossed this in as a “just in case” and I’m so glad I did!
I’m wearing the M/L
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$50 AMAZON SWEATSUIT
This is a really good one, my most favorite and worn Amazon fashion find. It is so plush, soft and cozy! I have 4 versions; this grey crewneck, grey with the hoodie, tan with hoodie and tan with half zip.
This is from Amazon so I sized up one in the grey styles. If you’ve seen me wearing the tan on IG stories they are both 2 sizes up (XL). The XL is a bit too oversized to wear out of the house (for me) but amazing for in the home comfort. I’d stick with one size up if you want to wear it out and about.
Another quality mention. I love a crewneck style, however, the neckline on this is a bit wide and the trim is on the thinner side. These two factors give it a poorer fit making it look cheaper than the hoodie and half zip option.
ALL 3 STYLES LINKED HERE (in my Fall Fashion Amazon Storefront folder)
I threw this sweatsuit on my first morning in Paris, I was tore up and exhausted. I wore this to grab caffeine and a green juice. I changed into a proper fit later but didn’t get any pics … I was so tired.
Everyone’s favorite (mine too!) this taupe faux fur vest. This was a “souvenir” from my Christmas in New York trip. I saw it in the window display in ivory and had to have it immediatly! I didn’t even know what store it was yet, looked up, Alo as in Alo Yoga! Ran into the store and saw this taupe color, there were only 2 left and one was my size, medium… immediate purchase. This is on the pricey side but it’s easily a collection piece I’ll wear for years and have in my wardrobe for decades.
The cargo pants are Zara men’s. I ordered the 2 largest sizes (I think) I kept the larger size then took them to my tailor to have the waist taken in to fit and some length off the hem.
I believe this exact color is sold out but they’ve had this style awhile. I expect more colors will be released in addition to the current colors in stock.
Reference #5575
I wore this casual glam fit to go to the YSL Museum, Kith and Sadelle’s
My New Year’s day fit to look for food lol. The locals were dressed down this past week. It’s been dreary and rainy and no one can be bothered.
Tbh for those concerned with my wearing sweats in Paris …. most locals are dressed casually. Paris is absolutely the french New York, you’ll see so many different styles. There are the stereotypical people in gorgeous wool coats with boots, people dressed punk rock, and even more people wearing black puffer coats with skinny jeans. I’ve seen UGG boots, yoga pants, sweat pants and knit (lounge) sets and all of this is in local neighborhoods.
I’ve noticed the people dressed up are tourists and now that the locals have gone back to work … their workwear. Also, everyone is in long coats … and that’s the outfit, the coat! I’m here 2 more weeks and will continue to observe and report back. What people are wearing in Paris is the number one question people ask, I’ll have a better answer.
After moving myself from my hotel to my apartment in the rain for 2 hours I got sick. I ran out of clean clothes too (they’re still air drying) and all I wanted was a hug. I wore my favorite black sweatsuit from Aritzia, black combat boots and this crop bomber from Frankie Shop to run a few errands. I needed a tea steeper and food … and to buy a handbag lol.
