Originally Posted by
Helena Handbaskets
Since my early days traveling to Europe, I've given up the jeans altogether. I simply pack khakis or nicer dress pants and nice woven shirts for all my travel in the cities.
Originally Posted by
b1513
...these days, you see jeans all over in Paris. My son said someone was wearing jeans at Le Grand Vefour when he was there.
I stopped packing jeans and sneakers for Europe a long time ago. Jeans are comparatively heavy and not versatile enough. Khaki, olive or black twill slacks go pretty much everywhere.
As for sneakers (or "trainers" as they say in the UK)... it's true, they mark you as a rube. Unless you're hiking or hitting the gym over there, leave them behind. I would certainly not wear sneakers to a nice restaurant in Paris or any other serious European city.