{"id":7363,"date":"2019-01-02T21:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T21:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=7363"},"modified":"2023-10-07T23:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T23:49:10","slug":"paris-winter-packing-list-december-january-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/paris-winter-packing-list-december-january-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Winter Packing List + Tips on What To Wear in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a trip to the French capital and wondering what to pack for Paris in winter<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love Paris even more during the winter months. There’s something about its pastel-shaded buildings that just works with gloomier days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, the January sales all over the Champs-Elysees, it’s all about the January sales and don’t even get me started on how pretty Paris looks when it lights up at the end of November and December with all the Christmas lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right now, you’re probably wondering what to wear in Paris during the colder months, so I’ve put together the perfect Paris winter packing list for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December, January, and February tend to be the coldest months of the year in Paris, but temperatures never really get that low as in, say, Northern Europe. Snow is actually super rare, but if you do get to see it, you’re in for a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick note: The romanticized Parisian style is in the past for many.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I felt it was important for me to start my Paris winter packing list with this because it seems many non-Europeans worry way too much about what to wear in Paris in order to “fit in” with the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The super romanticized Paris style isn’t really the norm anymore. There’s really no reason you should spend thousands of dollars trying to mimic it (unless you want to, of course!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, there’s an incredibly wide diversity of styles in Paris. Look to your right and you’ll see a chich mademoiselle<\/em> sporting blazers that look straight out of a French New Wave film and to your left, you might just spot a girl wearing all the things she found at a thrift shop paired with a purple wig. Parisian winter outfits<\/a> are wonderful, but there are no rules set in stone on what you have to wear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also wrote a post on my favorite thrift shops in Paris<\/a>, so make sure you take a peek after reading my winter packing list!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I’m trying to say is:<\/strong> The beloved and well-known image of Parisian women sporting skinny jeans and high-end coats still exist, but next to them you’ll find women wearing vintage items, African wax apparel, sportswear, and everything in between. Paris is a massive city that is home to characters from all walks of life who wear whatever they feel like, and you should do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose comfort over style when deciding what to wear in Paris in December\/January\/February<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since you’re traveling to Paris in December, January, or February, make sure your packing list doesn’t sacrifice comfort over style because there are plenty of things to do in Paris in winter<\/a> and you’ll want to make sure you are comfy enough throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeah, it’s cool to look chic in Paris, but keep in mind that queues to get into major Paris attractions<\/a> can get long and you’ll likely be standing outside in the cold for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential clothes to pack for Paris in the winter:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Layers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Layer up! Whatever you choose to wear in Paris during the winter, make sure it’s layered. Paris gets cold in the winter months, but caf\u00e9s, museums, and other indoor places are heated. Layering up is important. Pack a few long-sleeve t-shirts and layer those up with cute sweaters or cardigans. You can also never go wrong with a turtleneck sweater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thick coat (or two!)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you’re visiting Paris during the winter, you’ll definitely want to bring one or two thick coats. Make sure to leave enough space in your luggage to treat yourself to a few items while in Paris!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black is a great color to wear in Paris in the winter. You can never go wrong with a coat like this one<\/a> If you want to stay really warm while out and about, this jacket<\/a> is a great choice, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another timeless item to wear in Paris during the winter is a trench coat paired with a turtleneck sweater! I’m currently crushing hard over this camel-colored trench coat from Asos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t forget to get travel insurance for your trip! As always, I recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> for great prices and coverage abroad. It starts at only $45 USD per month and will have you covered with everything you may need during your trip! Check them out here<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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