Basic European Clothing Staples

Clothing trends can come and go, but these main clothing staples are the safest bet to stick to if you’re in Spain, France, or any other major European country and are not aware of the clothing trends of the moment. Dark-washed skinny jeans with high heels are always the most fashionable way to go, except if you’re planning on touring the city, that might not be such a smart move. Skinny jeans and elaborate gladiator sandals or boots would work in that case.

As for shirts and purses, you can pull off just about anything in Europe. Anything goes. If going shopping, though, and not wanting to carry a lot of the bags in your hands and having to keep track of it all, carrying around a tan messenger bag could come in handy for storing some of your bags.

Scarves are also very popular in Europe, even more so than in the United States. So if vacationing to Europe, be sure to buy some light pastel-colored scarves to brighten up your outfit, since the majority of outfits in Europe are composed of black or other neutral colors.

Jackie-O’s would be a good way to go as far as sunglasses go, which Spaniards wear for the majority of the day. But, most importantly, be sure to wear some of your own pieces with your signature American style. Completely blending in with the locals won’t get you as much attention as a well-put-together outfit with different fashion trends.