Packing for a European adventure is about more than just fitting everything in your suitcase – it’s about choosing the right essentials to ensure comfort, style and ease throughout your journey. Over the years, Madelyn—founder of Paris Perfect and London Perfect—and her sister Lisa—founder of Italy Perfect—have honed the art of packing light and smart through countless trips across Europe. In our previous guide, The Ultimate Travel Shopping Guide – Must-Have Essentials Before Your Next Adventure, we shared their top recommendations for luggage, travel bags and electronics. Now, we’re diving deeper into travel fashion, with our curated clothing and accessory picks that will help you look and feel your best from Paris to Tuscany. Let’s get started!
Travel Wardrobe Essentials for Comfort & Style
The key to packing clothing (and not bringing the whole wardrobe!) is versatility. Madelyn and Lisa have mastered the art of packing light while staying stylish, no matter the season or destination. Their secret? Pieces that work across multiple weather conditions and easily transition from day to night. Whether you’re layering for a crisp Parisian morning or dressing up for an evening in Rome, these tried-and-true wardrobe staples ensure you’ll look and feel your best while keeping your suitcase manageable.
Loro Piana Traveler Windmate Storm System Jacket: The Maserati of all-weather sporty jackets. Waterproof, wind resistant, cashmere-lined. Lisa scored hers at a deep discount at Loro Piana designer outlet at Tuscany The Mall. Look on The Real Real as they have them at reasonable prices sometimes.
Uniqlo Ultralight Down Jacket: For Madelyn, this jacket and the vests are absolute travel essentials. We always keep one in our carry-on bag for summer or winter transatlantic flights due to cold flights & chilly airports. Get the down version not the Puff Tech down alternative.
Uniqlo Pufftech Compact Vest: Lightweight and perfect for layering under a blazer or winter jacket. We keep one rolled up in our handbag or briefcase just in case.
Frugone 1885 Cashmere Scarves: Add elegance and warmth to any outfit. Lisa gets hers from Frugone 1885, her favorite Florence shop for cashmere scarves of the highest quality.
Shawl Wrap: Madelyn loves the versatility of this poncho wrap. It’s great for staying warm on the plane, but is also stylish while traveling.
NYDJ Marilyn Black Pants: The hardest working piece in any travel wardrobe. Washable, stretchy, and last forever. They also come as Marilyn Jeans and are a must.
Hoka Shoes: Madelyn travels more casually than Lisa. She loves Hoka’s for comfortable and supportive footwear for all-day exploring.
Powerstep Insoles: Keep your feet happy, even after miles of walking. For walking 20K+ steps a day in Paris, Rome, Florence, etc., we swear by these. Even better, the Munro shoes have a removable insole so we can use these instead.
Favorite Foldable Umbrella: Excellent umbrella, folds really small and lightweight. Philippe has been loyal to this brand for years!
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