If there’s one thing I look forward to every year, it’s a holiday. Whether it’s a week-long vacation spent lounging on a sunbed in the sun, or a quick, weekend city break, abroad (or in the UK), I always tend to book something for the end of summer to cling onto it for that bit longer.
This year, I’m off to the French capital for a long weekend away and already planning my wardrobe options. Parisian women are known for their effortless approach to dressing and mastering the ability to make anything look incredibly stylish, and while I have been before and ticked off the tourist hot-spots like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, I do still intend on wandering around and embracing the cultural hotspots and shopping along the Champs-Elysees.
I have to admit, I find a short city break harder to pack for—it’s not just bikinis, floaty dresses and sandals, it requires more thought and I have to fit it all into a carry on suitcase, something that is not exactly my forte as an over-packer. Practicality must also be key due to the sheer amount of walking I’ll be doing, so comfy shoes and clothes that are fine in the heat, yet still appropriate for a city break are essential.
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In a bid to stop myself from waiting until the last minute, struggling and then inevitably packing an array of pieces that don’t actually quite work well together, this year, I’m vowing to be more organised. I’ve done some research and curated an edit of seven capsule pieces that are best to pack for Paris, so I can prepare myself and maybe for once, organise myself rather than leaving it until the night before I go.
1. The White Mini Dress
Style Notes: A mini dress and a holiday just go hand-in-hand, don’t they? Opting for white will keep you cool during a heatwave, but it’s also versatile enough to wear with timeless ballet flats for a city break and swap for a suede sandal to head out for evening drinks.
