Traveling to London - advice on what to wear

[Anonymous]

We're heading to London next month for a vacation. I haven't been to Europe since I was in my 20s. We'll be touring during the day, and likely eating at casual restaurants for dinner. Am I okay to wear jeans and chelsea boots or other leather shoes? What about black leggings with sweaters or tunics? I feel like the US is so much more casual than Europe so just want to make sure we don't look shabby.

Looks like weather in April is 45-55 F...so still chilly.

[Anonymous]

I lived in London until last year, and you'll be fine. There are tons of casual dressers in London.

I might wear a light Barbour jacket or leather jacket though...maybe with a t-shirt underneath. I find tunics frumpy.

[Anonymous]

Try lurking over at our equivalent across the pond:

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty

There’s usually some good threads going on for purchasing for the coming season, and “what are you wearing today” type things.

[Anonymous]

Here you go, OP, tailor made:

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/4488174-Capsule-wardrobe-for-2-nights-in-London

[Anonymous]

OP wear what makes you happy and is practical/comfortable. No one cares what you are wearing.

[Anonymous]

I would love a long trench coat

[Anonymous]

You’ll never see these people again, so wear whatever you want.

[Anonymous]

Mumsnet: land of Boden, Range Rovers, and Mulberry bags

[Anonymous]

Bring a coat. You'll be outside a lot.

[Anonymous]

I usually wear black pants with a cashmere sweater and barbour jacket. Make sure you wear very comfortable shoes when sightseeing. I wear sneakers if I plan to walk more than a mile. I change my shoes for dinner if we're cabbing or eating local.

Contrary to popular belief, Brits are no fancier than Americans.

[Anonymous]

Is this a real question?

My friend lives in London. She wears, sneakers or booties, dark skinny jeans, no makeup and large black coats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I lived in London until last year, and you'll be fine. There are tons of casual dressers in London.

I might wear a light Barbour jacket or leather jacket though...maybe with a t-shirt underneath. I find tunics frumpy.

ditto bout tunics

i take this frock in black everywhere
https://editorialist.com/p/womens-pleats-please-issey-miyake-pleated-sleeveless-shift-dress/
def comfortable shoes
i wear ballet flats or black pumas
i take a few scarves
have a cuppa for me

bon voyage!

[Anonymous]

Dont laugh but biker jackets are coming back in and would be so perfect for London!

[Anonymous]

I'd buy a jacket when I get there, easiest way to blend in.

[Anonymous]

Layers so you aren't too cold or warm if out doing lots of walking. I'd wear a long sleeve shirt under a light wool sweater under a lighter-than winter-weight water-resistant/proof coat like a Barbour or a trench coat with a scarf in that weather if out doing lots of sightseeing and walking. And carry a lightweight crossbody bag that you can easily either neatly loop your coat over if you remove a layer or fit it inside.