OP again- trying to keep packing to a minimum. I Like classic styles, hoping for something that can work for casual museum trip & walking around- with ballet flats, little cardigan. If it can work for a nice bistro dinner - different accessories and new little heels that I buy in Paris (!) then super awesome. I see some of these fitting the bill and will check into them- another plus would be a dress that is forgiving - though am hoping lots of walking will cancel out the bread, cheese and wine on my agenda.

OP here - love you guys! Thanks for ideas & links!!

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Anonymous wrote:http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/karen-kane-a-line-jersey-dress/3589742?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/laundry-by-shelli-segal-matte-jersey-shirtdress/3725679?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

I can see the second one here in Paris. The others shown in this thread look very American to me. The French are not so into Jersey. I think you might do better with a skirt and blouse, personally, than a dull dress. or http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Occasion-Dresses/WH673/Womens-Party-Mayfair-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

I think people are suggesting jersey because of the packability factor. I travel a lot for business and do good quality cotton or wool, depending upon season, and find that wrinkles aren't really a problem even with a roll aboard suitcase. Agree with other PP that more information is needed--how does OP envision using the dress--for running around during the day or for going out at night? Is this for business or for more casual? Why a dress? Does OP find that more comfortable than a skirt (or more formal) and does OP see it as a basic that can be dressed up and varied with scarves, belts and a change of shoes. Etc.

Are you looking for a cocktail dress? A lot of these are awfully dressy/business-y recommendations for a dress to clomp around traveling in.

The first Nordstom's one I like:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/karen-kane-a-line-jers...rigin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

But - what's your style? What do you look for in a dress? What shoes are you planning to wear?

Anonymous wrote:http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/karen-kane-a-line-jersey-dress/3589742?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/laundry-by-shelli-segal-matte-jersey-shirtdress/3725679?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

I can see the second one here in Paris. The others shown in this thread look very American to me. The French are not so into Jersey. I think you might do better with a skirt and blouse, personally, than a dull dress. or http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Occasion-Dresses/WH673/Womens-Party-Mayfair-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4

Two from Talbots that don't look as short as the Nordstrom selections:

http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?zoomImage=34036506&id=prdi32084&mode=search&catId=&rootCategory=&viewAll=&trail=SRCH:black%20dress&addFacet=&conceptIdUnderSale=&prdi32084_selectedColor=0057&prdi32084_userAction=colorSwapSelection§ion=Regular&prdi32084_colorIndicator=regularColor&backurl=%2Fonline%2Fsearch%2FsearchResults.jsp%3Fquestion%3Dblack%2Bdress%26trail%3DSRCH%253Ablack%2Bdress%26pageNum%3D0%26addFacet%3D%26removeFacet%3D&rootConcept=Misses

http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi32475&mode=search&catId=&rootCategory=&viewAll=&trail=SRCH:black%20dress&addFacet=&conceptIdUnderSale=&prdi32475_selectedColor=0057&prdi32475_userAction=colorSwapSelection§ion=Regular&prdi32475_colorIndicator=regularColor&backurl=%2Fonline%2Fsearch%2FsearchResults.jsp%3Fquestion%3Dblack%2Bdress%26trail%3DSRCH%253Ablack%2Bdress%26pageNum%3D0%26addFacet%3D%26removeFacet%3D

This, but black.
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Cocktail/WH606/Womens-Wrap-Dress.html

I love the black wrap dress from Boden. It fits really well and packs well, too.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/karen-kane-a-line-jersey-dress/3589742?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/laundry-by-shelli-segal-matte-jersey-shirtdress/3725679?origin=category&BaseUrl=Dresses

I was going to recommend the Gap wrap dress, but it isn't on their site right now. It folds down super small, doesn't really wrinkle, can be modest over a cami, or sexy without. Try the Old Navy or Banana Republic version instead.

The travelsmith dresses tht I have seen look very synthetic. Not a fan personally.

Check out some of the Voyager Knit stuff from Travelsmith:

http://www.travelsmith.com/ProductSearch2#w=voyager%20knit

Any recommendations for a packable black dress for Paris trip? Seen a couple online - anyone have good ideas. For easy, not dowdy dress for travel. Thanks in advance! Size 8ish