2. Dress
- Dark bottoms: jeans (slacks are better) or skirt/dress. Light washed and trendy ripped jeans will likely make you feel out of place.
- A nice top. Button-up, sweater, I'm not even sure how to call the different kinds of 'nice tops' that are out there. …
- Non-gymshoes are key.
How to not look like an American in Paris?
Our advice? Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.