What to Wear in Europe: An Outfit Guide

Because the spring weather was great, I got a lot of use out of a relaxed dress. The chambray shirt is a great layer, and this outfit was super comfortable and stylish.

 Shop the Look: Polarized sunglasses, t-shirt dress, chambray shirt, slip-on sneakers, and day bag.

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In Oslo, I took a boat ride through the fjords, and luckily the weather was perfect. I was happy I brought an extra layer just in case, but was comfortable in my casual jeans and t-shirt.

Shop the Look: Dark jeans, leopard flats, day bag, t-shirt, polarized sunglasses, and a bomber jacket.

I always like to dress up for museums and take my time strolling through galleries and exhibitions. I especially love this cotton dress for traveling—it looks great in photos, doesn't wrinkle, and is super comfortable.

Shop the Look: Striped dress, black flats, and day bag.

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I had a connecting flight from London to Oslo on my trip, and needed to be ready for a day of activities when I landed. This is my ultimate transit-to-activity outfit and it's both super comfortable and stylish.

Shop the Look: Light sweater, scarf, printed jumpsuit, and black flats.

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In London, I went out with my best friend for drinks and I'm glad I went on the dressier side to blend in with more formal local sensibilities. I felt comfortable and still fit in with this outfit.

Shop the Look: Shift dress, slingback heel, bomber jacket, and cross-body bag.

I took my mom out to a Mother's Day brunch at my favorite London restaurant, Bluebird, which is a little on the fancier side. I wanted to look polished, but still needed to be able to wear the outfit for the rest of the day. This ensemble worked great, and I was happy to have the scarf for added warmth later in the day.

Shop the Look: Long sleeve knit shift dress, day bag, scarf, and leopard flats.

Even though casual in Europe is still kind of dressy by American standards, it doesn't have to be fussy. This outfit is simple, chic, and comfortable, and great for a casual dinner or meeting friends for drinks.

Shop the Look: Black jeans, dressy tank, suede jacket, slingback heel, and cross-body bag.

While not part of most European vacations, I attended a gala dinner at the Oslo Opera House, and that meant packing a wrinkle-free yet formal outfit. This jumpsuit got the job done and was super comfortable all night.

Shop the Look: Black jumpsuit, necklace, clutch, and black heels.

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I spent most of my days in London walking around or relying on public transportation, so I needed comfortable shoes and cool outfits. This pairing kept me comfortable all day as I strolled through markets and gardens—and was still cute enough for my Instagrams.

 Shop the Look: Dark jeans, shift tank top, leopard flats, and day bag.

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This outfit would have been great if it rained, but luckily I didn't need it. I love traveling with this rain jacket—the inner layer zips out for warmer climates, and it covers most of your legs so you don't need an umbrella.

Shop the Look: Zip-out liner rain jacket, slip-on sneakers, dark jeans, linen sweater, and day bag.

For a bus tour around Oslo, I knew I would be in and out of a lot of sights and museums and wanted to make sure I was warm enough for the bus and air conditioning. This outfit was comfortable and chic.

Shop the Look: Black jeans, light sweater, leopard flats, polarized sunglasses, and day bag.