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[quote=Anonymous]I would 100% bring at least one pair of black leggings for the kind of trip you are talking about.

As others have said, I would also bring a dress that I could easily layer over them. I'd look for a simple t-shirt or shift dress that comes to a few inches above the knee. You could wear it on its own or layered over the leggings easily. Look at places like Athleta or pact for packable travel dresses that will dry quickly after being washed in the sink. There are lots of dresses designed precisely for this purpose.

I'd also bring at least one pair of jeans. If you are traveling light, make it the most versatile pair you have. It doesn't need to be what is "in fashion" in Europe right now (which would likely be a straight leg pair with a high or mid-rise that hits at or slightly above your natural waist, hemmed at or slightly above your ankle). If you wear skinny jeans a lot and they look good with a lot of your tops and you find them comfortable, take those. I will note hear that black, gray, or dark blue washes will usually be most versatile for travel because they don't show dirt as much and tend to go with more things. I would not wash these jeans while you're traveling but I I would make sure to turn them inside out and spray them with a clothing refresh spray (you can buy these in a travel size or make your own with vinegar and water, though the ones you buy will smell better) which should kill any bacteria and keep them from getting rank. Denim really doesn't need to be washed frequently.

AND I'd also one more bottom that is not leggings or jeans. Either a pair of long or cropped pants, or a midi/maxi skirt. You will appreciate having another option that can be dressed up or down. I have black wide leg pants with a smooth elastic waistband in a no-wrinkle fabric that I use for this purpose, but a no-wrinkle a-line midi skirt would fit the same purpose. Something you could tuck a t-shirt in and wear for with flat sandals for sight seeing, but you could also put on a slightly dressier pair of shoes and black blouse and look appropriate for dinner or even a play or musical concert or ballet (which are things I often do when traveling in Europe because it's a wonderful way to see the inside of some of the most beautiful buildings in those countries while also taking in local culture and getting out of your comfort zone a bit).

You will also want to make sure you bring one or two long sleeve layers. I like a simple thin black cardigan in the spring/summer because it can easily be removed and tucked in a purse or even tied around my waist if I get very hot. In fall/winter I have a tweedy gray blazer in a soft knit that offers a bit more warmth and also tends to dress up the rest of my travel clothes a bit. People dress up more in most European capitals than they do in the US, especially in colder weather, and I find it helps me feel a bit more at home if my clothes echo what others are wearing at least a little. I don't care if people recognize me as a tourist, but I don't like feeling like I've severely underdressed in a disrespectful way.[/quote]

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