Paris Chic Essentials List
The countdown is until I embark on my Paris River Cruise.  For the last year, I’ve dreamed of this European getaway on the Seine River.  Now, it comes down to my Paris chic essentials list, of what to pack and how not to overpack.

Paris Chic Essentials List

According to AAA Travel, European River cruises continue to be a top vacation destination for Americans.  It was a no-brainer for me to experience gliding along the Seine River to view city buildings and landmarks.

Paris Chic Essentials List
We chose AMA Waterways over the favored (and more well-known) Viking River Cruise because of its smaller, more intimate atmosphere of less than 200 adult people.

Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland Light Rail Train Station. Wearing: J.Crew Long Navy Wool Belted Vest, Target Who What Wear Perfect Crew, J.Crew Rayner jean, Marc Fisher "Jayla" Block Heel Navy Suede Bootie with 2ChicDesigns Calf-Hair Clutch.
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland Light Rail Train Station.

We also preferred the all-inclusive rates. The cruise includes accommodations, meals, snacks, daily excursions, Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment, and city transfers. There are a few added costs.

Paris Chic Essentials List. AMA Waterways Travels documents.
Chic Paris Essentials List. AMA Waterways Travel documents.

Last week, the hubby and I met with our AAA Travel Agent, where we reviewed all travel documents for our 10-day trip. Now, for the packing.

Paris, Chic Essentials List. J.Crew cape, Target Who What Wear Crew shirt, soon on Chadwicks of Boston Leopard Wool Sweater, J. Crew Rayner Wide-leg Jeans and Vintage Chanel Satin Quilted Mini bag.
Chic Paris Essentials List: J. Crew trench cape similar here, Target Who What Wear Crew shirt soon on Chadwicks of Boston Leopard Wool Sweater, J. Crew Rayner Wide-leg Jeans, and Vintage Chanel Satin Quilted Mini Bag similar here.

My Paris Chic Essentials List includes the following five easy pieces to pack:
1.  Cape
2.  Something Leopard
3.  Cropped Denim Jeans
4.  Striped Tee Shirt
5.  Crossbody bag

Paris Chic Essentials List. My 2011 Louvre photo of the Mona Lisa. Pick pockets love when tourists get absorbed seeing famous art.
Chic Paris Essentials List. This is my August 2012 photo of the Mona Lisa masterpiece at the Louvre. Pickpockets love it when tourists get absorbed in seeing famous art.
Paris Chic Essentials List. Passport, chic Chanel Yen Wallet from Fashionphile, Paris Travel Books.
Chanel Yen Wallet (Similar here in light blue) from Fashionphile, Paris Travel Books. The Parisian screen is my daughter’s; it won’t fit in her now smaller NYC apartment.

The must-see stops include:
♦  Normandy beaches
◊  Eiffel Tower
♦  Monet’s Home and Gardens in Giverny
◊  Honfleur, a picturesque port
♦  Notre Dame Cathedral

One week before the trip, I will lay 8-9 outfits on my bed to ensure I have the appropriate accessories, a color theme to mix and match, and sensible shoes.  I will work with my Paris chic essentials list for an outfit like the Eiffel Tower.

When traveling to someplace chic, how do you work out your wardrobe?  Please do share.

Have a fabulous and stylish week.

Siggy