Amelia

Neutrals just work in Europe. I figured this out after my second trip when I noticed every photo I actually liked of myself was in beige, cream, or brown. The bright colored outfits looked fine in person but kind of clashed with the old buildings and cobblestones in pictures. Soft tones blend in with the

Fall in Europe is honestly the best time to go. Tourists thin out, the air smells different, the light hits buildings in this golden way that makes every photo look like a movie. But the weather is sneaky. One morning it’s 50 degrees and rainy, by 2pm the sun is out and you’re sweating in

Spring in Europe is sneaky. The forecast says 65 and sunny so you pack like it’s beach weather, then you land and it’s 48 degrees with wind that goes through your jacket like it’s not even there. Then by 2pm the sun comes out and you’re sweating in your sweater. I’ve been three different springs

Italy in summer is hot. Like, sweat through your shirt by 9am hot. I went in late June thinking I’d be cute in jeans every day and learned my lesson by hour two in Rome. So this list is what actually works when it’s 95 degrees, you’re walking on uneven stone streets, and you still

So you booked the trip. Good for you. Now comes the part nobody talks about. You’re standing in front of your closet at midnight wondering if you own anything that won’t make you look like you just got off a tour bus. I’ve been there. Like, exactly there. Three nights in a row before my

Okay so you’re going to Europe. First of all SO exciting. Second of all what do you even wear? I’ve been there. You open your closet and suddenly nothing looks right. Too casual? Too dressy? Will I look like a tourist? Will my feet hurt? All valid questions. So here’s a list of 20 real

Let me be real with you. Packing for Europe is hard. Not because you don’t have clothes. You have too many. The problem is figuring out what actually works when you’re running for a train at 6am, then sitting in a fancy little cafe by noon, then walking up some hill at sunset. One outfit

Okay so I’ve been to Europe twice now and packed wrong both times. The first trip I brought way too many “cute” outfits that made me look like a tourist dressed for a photoshoot. Second trip I went too plain and felt frumpy in every photo. This list is what I wish someone had told