What Do Men Wear in Paris?
What do men wear in Paris? In regards to men’s fashion, Paris has a very particular style, and the effortlessly cool vibe that surrounds the Parisian men might seem hard to crack for male visitors in the City of Light.
The Parisian man wants to have his own style, without showing off. He does not wear unusual colors or logos. There are no big watches, no ostentatious accessories, no flags, no baseball caps.
Also, Parisian men never have a ‘total look’ from one brand. For example, they can easily mix expensive clothes with a vintage belt found on a flea market or a cashmere sweater with old jeans.
Finally, men’s fashion in Paris loves to layer (putting a shirt on underneath a sweater, which is underneath a coat …) creating effortlessly cool outfits, as if they have chosen it with no thought at all. Always make sure every layer can be seen, otherwise, there is no point in layering!
What should male tourists wear in Paris? Let us help with some basic rules…
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Paris Travel Essentials for Men
Want to dress like a Parisian man during your next trip to Paris? These are, in our opinion, the Paris travel essentials for fall-winter to get the Parisian style for men:
- Neutral button-down shirt
- Cotton T-shirt
- Sweater (thinner or thicker depending on the temperatures)
- Suit Jacket (perfectly tailored)
- Brown leather jacket or bomber or ribbed borg collar blouson
- Pair of chinos
- Pair of jeans
- Classic brown or black belt
- Leather pointed shoes
- Sneakers
- Backpack or cross bag
- European-looped scarf
- Sunglasses
Paris Men’s Fashion – Fall 2023
Paris in the fall still has nice temperatures (maximums of 11 C° to 21 C°), and there are still some sunny days (pack your sunglasses!) and blue skies. If you visit Paris during the fall, you need to be prepared for anything!
What do men wear in Paris in the fall? Layering is essential, and your Paris Packing List will definitely include a jacket or light sweater with a basic cotton t-shirt underneath.
Items like a foldable umbrella and a light scarf will be your best allies during rainy days in Paris, so don’t forget to include them in your Paris Packing List fall – winter.
Before leaving home to Paris, check the weather forecast, and review your Paris Packing List if necessary.
Paris Men’s Fashion – Fall 2023
Paris Men’s Fashion – Winter 2023-2024
The weather in Paris during the winter is cold, but it never gets as cold as in Northern Europe (minimums of 2 C° to 7° C and only 4 to 5 hours of light). Snow in Paris is rare; maybe it can snow for a couple of days in January or February.
Men’s Paris Packing List in winter should include a warm jacket, a warm scarf, and a wool hat. Cool winter outfits include merino pullovers with a shirt underneath and perhaps a good wool-blend coat.
Good leather Chelsea boots with merino wool socks will keep your feet warm and cozy.
Paris Men’s Winter Fashion 2023-2024
Pierre Cardin: Men’s Comfort and Elegance
Pierre Cardin was an Italian designer naturalized French who revolutionized men’s fashion with his collection launched at the end of the 50s.
“Jackets with which you can unscrew a car bolt, but also go to Windsor. Here are the new criteria: comfort and elegance.”
During the ’60s, but especially the ’70s, men’s appearance changed more than it had done in a whole century. Many of the fashion designers who revolutionized the male look owed a lot of their innovations to Pierre Cardin: narrow shoulders, tight-fitting lines, no tie, no interfacing, zip-up boiler suits, waisted jackets or tunics, and sometimes no shirt.
What Should Male Tourists Wear in Paris: Our Best Tips
Quality over Quantity
When it comes to their everyday wear, Parisian men prefer to buy a few clothes but of a higher quality. For your Paris outfits, choose a few quality basics (these will be your wardrobe staples) that will last longer, and learn to combine them. Finally, add your personal touch through a nice accessory.
Use neutral colors
Paris may be the City of Light, but Parisians (men and women) do not like flashy colors. Because men buy few clothes, they get the most value and versatility by sticking to neutral colors and blacks. Wear black, white, gray, brown, and navy, and you will never be wrong in Paris.
Perfectly Tailored
Men’s Paris outfits fit a little slimmer everywhere than what Americans are used to. When it comes to suits, shirts, or coats, tailoring has to be perfect. Also, slim-fit jean is an omnipresent sight on the Parisian streets.
Good shoes, always in good condition
Go for comfortable walking shoes for Paris. Buy quality shoes and treat them well. Leather pointed shoes in neutral blacks and browns are the most typical Parisian footwear. If you are going to walk a lot or you prefer more casual shoes, trendy sneakers will work.
Our recommendation is to bring stylish walking shoes for Paris that will easily match most of your outfits. Please, leave your white socks at home!
A touch of color
Accessories can help to complete a look. Some Parisian men like to add a touch of color to their outfits through accessories like scarves, sunglasses, or backpacks; you just need to walk the streets of Paris and look around to see the latest trend.
Herschel vintage backpacks are a good option, and they come in beautiful colors. Men love (French /European looped) scarves, and they wear them practically every season. Forget the ties unless you are going to a business meeting or to a Michelin-starred restaurant.
How to tie a scarf, the French loop (video)
Be yourself
Trends are just trends, not rules to follow at any price. Slim-fit jeans, for example, are great for tall, thin men. If this is not the case, look for other models that fit you better. Be yourself and wear things that make you feel good and comfortable.
Men’s Paris Packing List Fall & Winter [2023-2024]
Here’s our suggestion for ways to blend in with the local crowd in the fall and winter. This Paris packing list for men works well for exploring, sightseeing, dining, or going out.
THE BRANDS: Parisian men shopping on a budget look for brands like The Kooples, Sandro, Zara, Massimo Dutti, or Uniqlo. If they have a little bit more to spend, they go to Ralph Lauren (yes, Parisian men like Ralph!), Armani, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss. When writing this post, we looked for quality brands available a little bit everywhere on Amazon.
NB: links and product availability of this Paris packing list are checked regularly. Sometimes, the items displayed in the picture are sold out. If this happens, we try to propose similar-looking items, maybe from other brands.
Accessories: 1. Sunglasses | 2. Merino Wool Scarf | 18. Reversible Brown – Black Belt |
Tops: 3. Classic Crew Neck T-Shirt | 4. Crew Neck Sweater | 5. Oxford Shirt | 9. Cashmere Pullover |
Pants: 7. Slim Fit Chinos | 8. Slim Straight Leg Jeans |
Outerwear: 6. Travel Blazer | 10. Wool Blend Coat | 11. Leather Jacket | 12. Bomber Jacket |
Footwear: 14. Chelsea Boots | 15. Pointed Shoes | 19. Sneakers |
Bags: 16. Tablet /iPad Day Bag | 17. Vintage Backpack | 13. Spinner Trolley | 13a. Spinner Trolley Carry On |
So there you have it, all about Paris fashion for men and what to wear in Paris, men’s edition fall-winter. Now it’s time to work on your own Paris Packing List!
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