My Russian wife of 5 years completely reformed my dressing habits, from footwear to headgear. It’s a miracle she ever went for me at all, in my loose jeans, down vest, ancient Swiss messenger bag man-purse, and ratty shoes. “Thank God there’s girls like you for guys like me!”
The good point about not standing out as a tourist is you’re less likely to be a target for pickpockets (which abound in large European cities). I like wearing bright colors (especially purples and magentas), but tend to tone it down when I go abroad.
I recommend Rick Steves’ (Travels in Europe, PBS) advice regarding denims in Europe in Summer: they are too restricting and warm: be more comfortable in chinos, for instance. Here on the Olympic peninsula denims is standard wear, but we haven’t seen summer weather yet – it rarely gets above 70 deg F.
ObiJoan almost 12 years ago
It’s so easy to tell wether a tourist is an American … just look at his hat and his nice white socks (with sandals, of course).
westcoastfan almost 12 years ago
When I was traveling in Europe years ago, it was my Birkenstocks that gave it away!
monkeyhead almost 12 years ago
nice clothes can be comfortable, more so then jeans and a sweatshirt. Some places will not let you in when wearing jeans.
Kydex29 almost 12 years ago
My Russian wife of 5 years completely reformed my dressing habits, from footwear to headgear. It’s a miracle she ever went for me at all, in my loose jeans, down vest, ancient Swiss messenger bag man-purse, and ratty shoes. “Thank God there’s girls like you for guys like me!”
More or Less Premium Member almost 12 years ago
people who judge others by what they wear deserve each other.
listmom almost 12 years ago
The good point about not standing out as a tourist is you’re less likely to be a target for pickpockets (which abound in large European cities). I like wearing bright colors (especially purples and magentas), but tend to tone it down when I go abroad.
Spooky D Cat almost 12 years ago
Take fewer clothes and more money.
innovadon almost 12 years ago
I recommend Rick Steves’ (Travels in Europe, PBS) advice regarding denims in Europe in Summer: they are too restricting and warm: be more comfortable in chinos, for instance. Here on the Olympic peninsula denims is standard wear, but we haven’t seen summer weather yet – it rarely gets above 70 deg F.
Iwa Iniki almost 12 years ago
What happened to the cat?
craigwestlake almost 12 years ago
Iwa, that’s why all of Claire’s clothes won’t fit – they’re on top of the cat…
Kathy M T M Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I agree! I went to Florida once- never mind Europe- my Dad told me I looked like a tourist and I replied " I AM a tourist!" DUH
hippogriff almost 12 years ago
Prof danglais: You still need to check for epicanthic folds – the SLR carrier is more likely Japanese.