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What to Wear in Europe in the Spring

Traveling in the Spring to mainland Europe can be any sort of weather so you’ll want to pack for a variety of temperatures and layer your outfits.  Some years in March we’ve had 70 degree blue sky days while other years it’s been in the 40’s, gray and rainy… so you need to be prepared for anything.  And when you’re gone for a week or 10 days, you generally don’t know the weather that far in advance, so packing to prepare for what could come is important too.  Here is what to wear in Europe in the Spring so that you’re prepared for any type of weather and travel style for multiple destinations in Europe.  For this particular trip, we spent time in Paris, Milan, Nice, and Monaco, so here is everything I wore and the travel style I used throughout the trip.

And if you need advice for visiting different places around France, Monaco, and Italy – here is everything you’ll need to know:

France | Italy | Monaco

What to Pack:

  • A few options for coats/jackets – I brought 2 trench coats and 1 rain coat which served me well depending on what the weather was going to be.
  • Multiple scarves – This is an easy way to change up outfits, even if you’re wearing the same items like coats and jeans everyday, a different scarf can make the outfit look entirely different and keep you warm.
  • Layers – I usually wear a long sleeve t-shirt, a sweater, a coat and then a scarf, that way you can add or remove layers as you need to during the day when the temperatures vary a lot.
  • Comfortable Shoes – I live in my Converse and they are comfortable and easy to walk around cities all day.
  • A cross body purse – Your arm will get tired of carrying a purse around, so invest in one that also can be a good cross body bag and you’ll be thankful you did.
  • 2 pairs of pants – I usually wear one on the plane and pack another pair so you have some variety.

What I Wore:

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Gap Tan Trench Coat (similar) | Madewell Dark Denim | Tan Sweater (similar) | White Low Top Converse

Dooney & Bourke Cross Body Purse (similar)| Long Sleeve Striped Tee (similar) | Floral Scarf (similar)

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Zara Blue Trench (similar) | Paige Flare Dark Denim (similar) | Navy Polka Dot Scarf (similar) |

Dooney & Bourke Cross Body Purse (similar) | White Low Top Converse

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Black Calvin Kline Raincoat (similar) | Madewell Dark Denim | Scarf (similar) |

Black Leather Gloves (similar) | Cross Body Purse (similar)| White Low Top Converse

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Black Calvin Kline Raincoat (similar) | Madewell Dark Denim | Scarf (similar) |

Gloves (similar) | Cross Body Purse (similar)| White Low Top Converse

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Zara Blue Trench (similar) | Bandana Scarf (similar) | Cross Body Purse (similar) | Sunglasses (similar)

travel style for Europe in the spring what to wear
Outfit Details:

Zara Blue Trench (similar) | Navy Polka Dot Scarf (similar) | Madewell Dark Denim

Dooney & Bourke Cross Body Purse (similar) | White Low Top Converse

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Comments

  1. I love this post! Such practical advice for traveling with some style. I always think you look so cute in your travel pics. {And I am always slightly jelaous} I am super impressed that you can fit it all in a carry on.

    Happy Friday!

  2. Again, i love that maxi! I also enjoy packing, unless its for a very long term thing (like my upcoming move to Greece – yikes!). My problem is always the unpacking, I find it so depressing! Haha. My suitcase usually sits open in my room for about a week!

  4. We always pack in carryons when we travel because we always travel standby…planning ahead is definitely key! I’m always packed at least 2 weeks in advance for big trips. My husband laughs, but I fit clothes for my 16 day trip to SE Asia in a carry on!

    • Me too! My husband laughs at me but I’m always starting to pack like 2 weeks before we leave! And that’s super impressive… 16 days… I think 10-12 is my limit 🙂

  5. i love the way you style your outfits. i admit, one of the hardest things for me is to pack because i never know what i will want to wear! we always try to travel with carry ons as well. traveling internationally can be unpredictable and the last thing we want is to spend part of our trip tracking down lost luggage! one of my favorites is the maxi skirt with the trench coat, i would have never thought to pair those together and it looks great!

    • Thanks! I feel the same way about never knowing what I will want to wear, that’s why I bring so many different coats and combinations. Although I was pretty tired of these clothes when I got home 🙂

  6. Different coats are key particularly in every season other than Summer because they often cover so much of the outfit!

  11. Thanks for posting this Casey! My friend and I are leaving for a few weeks to travel around Germany & Switzerland and I’m going to definitely use your simplified outfit ideas for my carry on. I hope it all fits, and there’s room for fun purchases along the way!

    • So glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy Germany and Switzerland… 2 places I haven’t been yet but am hoping to get to soon! And yes, I always leave room for fun purchases along the way!!! 🙂

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