The Worst Clothing Mistakes You Can Make On A Trip To Europe
By Kristi Roe-Owen
VACATIONS
Bold Clothes
Europeans are known for wearing understated fashions and colors. To avoid coming off as a tourist, leave your vivid colors, bold patterns, and graphic tees at home.
Stilettos
If you plan on walking around European streets, you need comfortable shoes. Leave the high heels at home since they aren't practical and your feet will get dirty.
The popularity of high heels depends on the city you're visiting, and they're bad for walking on certain streets like cobblestone. Do research before bringing them on your trip.
Yoga Pants
Yoga pants are not accepted as casual attire across Europe. While the American habit of wearing them as everyday pants is popular in some countries, it's hardly the norm.
Shirts
Printed t-shirts are simple, comfortable, and easy to wear, but to many Europeans, they aren't a fashion faux pas and are more likely to make you stand out as a tourist.
Kaarina, a Finnish woman, complained on Rick Steves' Europe community forum, "I am a Euro and I would never wear a logo on a shirt because to me it looks childish."
Luxury Bags
If you bring your luxury bag to Europe, you could get it stolen. Also, if you lose track of your high-end handbag in a big city, you're unlikely to ever find it again.
If you are still committed to carrying your best bag, opt for a cross-body bag since it can't be easily ripped from your shoulder and make sure it's got a zippered closure.