How NOT to look like a Tourist in Paris! PACK WITH ME!

[@g.970]

Compression cubes are the best. You can get more in the suitcase plus so much nicer when you unpack you bag and put your clothes in a hotel dresser. I do everything understated when in Paris…..no expensive jewelry, no logos, no athletic wear. I’ve always tried to blend in wherever I travel. Have fun. I can’t wait for my trip too

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Only two tops? Three if you throw in a turtleneck, as you mentioned. I always pack lots of solid-color, lightweight tops, they don’t weigh much or take up much space, and they give a lot of outfit options. I also pack a few simple silk dresses, usually in black and navy, and change them up with accessories, like fashion jewelry (I leave my few fine jewelry items at home), a few belts and silk scarves, and lightweight blazers or cardigans, for dinners out. Then, I never have to wear the exact same evening look twice. Accessories are easy to pack, unlike shoes and heavy jackets/coats. I would love to find a great, natural-fiber, white pantsuit to take traveling, suits can be very useful for days and evenings, with a silk tank or cami, for example. I only take one pair of comfy, mid-height, heels, for evening. Gold is my favorite because it goes with everything, but I’m currently looking for a comfy pair, in leather. Please do a post-trip review and show us what you actually wear, that is often the most useful - what worked, what you missed, what didn’t get worn, etc. Thanks!

[@nathalie2241]

I went to Paris last October and I really enjoyed how much they are into fashion! People just know how to dress there. For the first time in my life I felt like I was in a place where I didn’t feel over dressed! ❤️

[@lisamonti7057]

Gorgeous! Those bags!! Enjoy your trip.

[@mariahlvmh7812]

Going on a month long trip to Europe, with Paris being our last stop! It’s my favorite city, can’t wait! Safe travels ✈️

[@annzurek1359]

Valentina, I love all the outfits that you are taking to Paris. I hope that you have a wonderful time. Don't forget to take an empty suitcase for all the treasures that you are going to find in Paris and Morroco! Lots of love, Ann

[@athomewithpearl]

I’m glad you did this video . We visiting London, Lisbon, and Barcelona in May. We went to Paris last year in May and I wore my new balance 327 the entire time! The most comfortable walking shoes ever!

[@loriegabidel]

I'm going to Paris next year, and I'm already thinking about what to wear. 😄

[@cctlim]

Here I am trying to fit everything into my carry on only lol.

[@suzangroves959]

I think that's great I don't suppose you will be doing all the filming Valentina is thinking of doing though so wearing the bulkier items and packing dual purpose neutrals is the way to go, I did it for Australia so it can be done, minimal toiletries buy small versions there.

[@dbartz5510]

I agree. Way too much for 3 days, glad I don't have to lug that giant suitcase all over Europe. She hasn't even added the clothes for Morocco. 😢

[@shoshanachavab]

You are taking more clothes than I own ‼️🥰

[@DonnaRo]

Valentina this is great inspiration for any trip. Great help for thinking of what to pack. I hope you guys have the most amazing time! 🥰

[@victorialove9104]

😅 you remind me of myself when packing. My husband always says "why are you taking so much. We're only going to be there a few days". Options, baby, options. Love everything you are taking. Except the white trainers. Unless they are leather. I hope you and Jack have the best time. The first time I visited Paris was in April many years ago. April in Paris. Lovely song. Lovely time I will never forget. ❤

[@susanfusuma6472]

Oh how exciting to travel to Paris and Morocco! I won a free trip to Paris to 2 many years ago and I took my daughter who was about 11 years old at the time and now she's 32 years old! I've never been to Morocco and can't wait to see your video on these two places! May I suggest a great book that I'm currently reading called, "The Last Dress From Paris" a novel by Jade Beer (Amazon find) and it's all about the Dior gowns back in the 1950s. It's a page tuner and the author describes Paris so elegantly that it makes me want to return there again very soon!!

[@suzangroves959]

The book sounds great I live in London and was looking for a new book thanks .

[@susanfusuma6472]

@@suzangroves959 The main characters in the book are from London and they travel back and forth from both countries on Eurostar. The book starts off a little slow, but stick with it, and then you won't want to put it down! My boyfriend and I are traveling to London from Honolulu next year and soooo looking forward to it!

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

Oh WOW

[@valeriaostan6708]

Hi, enjoy the voyage ...i see that in the end you have chosen the most affordable crescent bag, a sensible decision if one likes changing bag often

[@amicizia39]

This sound so much fun. Please becareful in Paris. There is a bit of chaos because of the retirement age requirement.

[@juliemckinnon1480]

I’m heading to Scotland in May and Paris and Portugal in September. It’s not me I worry about, it’s my hubby! Ever do a video for the guys to dress to match us? Come on Jack!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

It’s so hard to get husbands out of ball caps, band or sport-team tees and sweat pants! Nice, dark wash, undistressed jeans and a few cotton dress shirts might be better than no effort at all, if you can talk him into them. A nice pair of leather shoes, like loafers or even boating shoes, and a sports-coat or other blazer would be great, too, at least for dinners/evenings. A plain leather or suede ball cap in black or navy would be a step up from the usual red, orange, etc. sport-logo one. Men dress a lot better in Europe than here in the US (I don’t know your location), maybe show him some current videos or images of how French, British and Italian men dress there. He probably really doesn’t want to look sloppier than everyone else, but is unaware of the European standards of dress for men, unless he’s traveled there a lot. It’s tough to get husbands to dress up a lot, but often they’ll dress up a little, focus on small upgrades. Remind him that if he stands out as a tourist, you’ll both be targets for crime. Leave those big, huge cameras and camera/accessory bags, at home; cell phone cameras are quite good now for most purposes. My European Dad dresses well to go out, but my American stepfather never wore anything except baggy gray sweatpants and black, often ragged, t-shirts, that’s sadly, pretty common here in Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area). Good luck and have great trips🙂

[@dorotaross2015]

If I only could I would give you 2 thumbs up…LOVE YOUR VLOGS. Going to Paris in April, and so looking forward to this trip. Morocco is magical! Hopefully you will enjoy it

[@brownsweetie]

I love Paris and would love to go back for a third time! It’s so much to explore 🥰

[@Thejoyofdecorating]

Have a fantastic trip with Jack, enjoy!!

[@abbeyalgiersPR]

Thx for the packing inspo & ideas! I’m headed to Spain and taking notes. :) Enjoy your trip!

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

Paris & Morocco! Wonderful!! reserve a table at the Branly Museum restaurant, Les Ombres: the food is glorious & the view is incomparable. & you’ve seen a small museum before Morocco!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Hi Valentina, You will love your holiday. Could you please show us a photo on Instagram how you pack your suitcase with all of the items that you are taking on your trip. I'm curious to see how it all neatly fits inside of your suitcase, if you don't mind?

[@memusetoo]

We are traveling to Morocco for the month of May and then on to Greece and Italy in June. Are you going directly from Paris to Morocco or returning home in between to change out your wardrobe. I'm trying to figure out how I pack for all three locations into one carryon bag.

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Great video. Enjoy your holidays ❤❤

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

tip for trip?: bring the box or ziploc of *all the perfume samples you’ve collected* I was going to take a Dior Mitzah face palette on this trip to Malta, but I ended up just taking a nude Backstage, some Elemis illuminating kefir & Dior base & concealer, Armani SPF primer & some Sensei daycream with SPF… really pared back because a dog bit my finger off 2 weeks ago, so I’m definitely looking a bit haggard & worn. No heels: I dread falling with my new stumpy finger bandaged up

[@AL-pe9kg]

Can you please tell us what number New Balance sneakers are those? Thx

[@clairemckayhart1109]

We just got back from Italy and white tennis shoes with some embellishments and thicker or elevated soles are everywhere...all ages, many types of outfits. Have fun. Be safe.

[@nikkisue1715]

You may want to consider packing less so you can go shopping and add some new Paris items. I have learned to limit the amount of clothing that I pack on my trips now and it is so liberating. It's like taking a mini capsule wardrobe. I love the packing cubes. I view them as portable dresser drawers. It keeps all your clothes so organized. I vote for taking the smaller Dior handbag. It is lovely. Enjoy your trip. Keep an eye out for the protests that are going on in Paris.

[@Scarle118]

Well I watch a bird's eye view of what the women of London, Milan and Paris are wearing and although they are dripping in designer clothes and jewellery, the footwear of choice with every outfit is designer trainers or whatever the terminology is for a one or two thousand dollar pair of 'sport' shoes. I like them, they look brilliant, are very smart and are giving ladies some comfort and WOW.

[@melodymulhall7860]

I went to Paris at this time of year and packed three tops and two bottoms. That was it. Don’t you know you go shopping when you are there? Why are you packing so much. It’s more fun to hit their Zara and some great places on the Champs. Don’t pack so much and take an empty suitcase for what you buy!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

When I shop a lot on trips, I just have Fedex box and ship all my purchases to my home address the day or two before I leave (it’s even cheaper for a longer delivery window, if you’re ready to ship then). No outrageous airline luggage fees, FedEx is cheaper and the package can be insured for its true value, not just the pathetically tiny amount that airlines pay for lost luggage. Then, everything is on my doorstep when I get home from the airport, or arrives the next day. I have chronic back trouble, I don’t want to deal with extra baggage anyway, one check-in and an under-seat carry-on is plenty.

[@myrtlesmith624]

Enjoy ❤

[@brownsweetie]

Someday I would love to take the entire family back overseas. I still have places to visit on my bucket list. Sometimes I miss living overseas but I would get home sick every couple years.

[@shaunaleonard7669]

Can you please please please take a video on how you de-wrinkle all of your stuff once you go on a trip to Lake Paris or morocco. Because everything is packed so tight how do you get all the wrinkles out? That would be a super super great video. Plus all your efforts are amazing. I am so jealous to go with you lol.

[@MLB83616]

I thought u said three days in Paris. 😅

[@g.970]

Going to London and Paris soon ……for a month. Packing is a nightmare. I want to take six pairs of shoes but it’s unrealistic. I feel your pain …..we want to wear what we want to wear. Can I take all my clothes and shoes? No

[@conswaylolindsay]

As a flight attendant who travels the world we never wear white trainers as that definitely shows your a tourist and very American. I’m shocked to hear Europeans are wearing white trainers now although I understand fashion is forever changing😊. I’ll have to take a look around on my next trip to Europe however, I don’t see myself doing it while I’m traveling for work or pleasure over seas. ❤

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

The last time that I went to Paris was September 2017. Europeans were wearing white trainers at that time. In a very chic way, of course.

[@moiramarriott4403]

Agree with the white trainers ..travel regularly and yes marks you as a tourist or a wannabe

[@conswaylolindsay]

@@moiramarriott4403 I try to blend in as much as possible. Again, fashion is changing but I’m just not comfortable as we are so easily targeted in other countries. ( a group of us walking together and everyone is wearing white trainers makes us huge target )

[@moiramarriott4403]

Agree live in EU and originally from UK . Length of dress, skirts, headcoverings also stands you out as foreign and target

[@victorialove9104]

Ripped jeans are another give away and will elicit scornful laughter. If you must wear trainers in any color make sure they are leather.

[@pompommania]

Pickpockets are a big issue in Paris now. So be careful. As for not being spotted as a tourist, your husband will give you away. Men don't take good care of their hair that way in France lol

[@dianedorney5147]

Remember your paying for an experience....

[@g.970]

I want to see you get that all in your suitcase and still be under 50 pounds in weight. Good luck

[@djdbsmsrjsbsk2951]

_You are one of my fav KZbinrs. I alway look to you for advice as I build my handbag collection. I just purchased the Gucci Marmont Small bag in the channel___#xbagy__ _💕. Keep up the great work!_

[@spacem.2344]

You are not packing for a 3 day trip to Paris, you are packing for in case if the hotel gets on fire in the middle of the night, your PJ and underwear will be appropriate. 😳

[@joyceburnett1633]

Be careful in Paris.....the riots over retirement age. Otherwise, enjoy!!!