You came to dress.
You two came to dress. Both cities are chilly, damp and often rainy in November, so the trick is great outerwear, layers you can peel off on the warm Tube, Metro and in shops, and heels you can actually walk in.
Finish packing 4 Nov, before the London flight on 5 Nov.
Personal bag
With you in the cabin. Documents, valuables, medicines and batteries stay here, even if the suitcase is checked at the gate.
Suggested quantities per person; adjust for your laundry plans and baggage allowance.
Documents
Original in a secure pocket. Keep a separate offline copy of the photo page.
UK ETA confirmation and any entry documents required for your passport. Verify current France requirements before departure.
Keep booking references, hotel addresses and return travel details available without data.
Travel policy if purchased, emergency numbers and a contact at home.
Tech
Install your travel plan or eSIM before leaving. Save the London and Paris maps offline.
Keep accessible for the airport and train. Check that the charger accepts 230V.
Cabin baggage only. Check JetBlue's current battery capacity and handling rules.
For flights, Eurostar and a quiet moment.
Clothes
A light top, underwear and socks in case your suitcase is delayed.
Essentials
Keep the backup card separate from the everyday card. A little pounds and euros if desired.
Original labelled packaging, prescriptions if needed, and any prescribed allergy treatment. Never put essential medicines in checked luggage.
Lip balm, toothbrush and flight essentials. Check the liquid rules for each departure airport.
Daily looks, capsule and weather
The looks, day by day
Coordinate, don't match. Pick a shared color story per city, like jewel tones in London and camel, cream and one red in Paris, so your photos together look styled. Each day tab has the full look.
Elevated travel set, long coat, slip-ons.
One day-to-night look: knit midi or silk blouse and tailored trousers, block-heel boots, gold.
Dressed at 14:45 for the whole night. Jewel tones, no hoods or sportswear.
Cozy cool and sneakers. Travel in your bulkiest boots.
Velvet or satin, statement earrings. Top half is the photo.
Sneakers, layers and a festive red or emerald.
Day-to-night: statement knit and heeled ankle boots, then go bold.
Saint-Germain chic after the tour: knit dress or satin skirt, heeled boots for the steps.
Sequins, metallics or a 70s flare.
The best look of the trip, built for wind: long coat, gloves, tights.
Pack the capsule, each
About ten night and day looks from one carry-on's worth of pieces. Dark, rich colors hide rain splashes and re-style easily.
The weather
Highs about 10°C (low 50s°F). Lows 4 to 9°C (40s°F). Grey skies and rain.
- Coat
- Hip-to-knee wool coat, a puffer, or a wind- and waterproof winter coat.
- Layers
- A long-sleeve tee or thermal under a sweater, cardigan or fleece.
- Rain
- A compact, wind-resistant umbrella or a waterproof jacket with a hood.
- Bottoms
- Jeans, corduroys or thick trousers.
- Tops
- Wool, cashmere or heavy cotton sweaters and long-sleeve shirts.
- Shoes
- Closed-toe, broken-in walking shoes or low-heeled waterproof leather boots, with thick wool socks. No open toes.
Highs about 12°C (54°F). Lows about 7°C (45°F). Cool, crisp and often rainy.
- Coat
- A structured wool coat or a long trench.
- Extra warmth
- A packable down jacket or vest under your coat for colder mornings.
- Sweaters
- 2 to 3 merino or cashmere-blend sweaters, cardigans or fine-knit turtlenecks.
- Base layers
- Long-sleeve neutral tees or button-downs, so you can adjust to indoor heating.
- Bottoms
- Dark straight-leg jeans, black trousers, or satin or wool trousers. Skip leggings and sweatpants.
- Shoes
- Block-heel boots that walk, plus one pair of clean leather sneakers. Cobblestones and stilettos don't mix.