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How to look less American in Europe?

Clothing articles like hoodies and sweatpants probably won't make you very European looking, so try to stay away from the outdated and sloppy look. Speak quietly in public. In the United States, a notice me approach to public volume is acceptable, but in Europe, your accent and loud talk will be unappreciated.



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Clean lines and classic looks. Europeans tend to dress up a bit more than Americans and they prefer a sleeker and more fitted look. Shorts, oversize styles and athletic wear like sweatpants and T-shirts are not acceptable to wear out in public. Think tailored, classic, and neutral and you can't go wrong.

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French made it to our ranking of the 15 easiest languages to learn for English speakers! Besides its many available resources and language communities, French is a phonetic language. Once you understand French phonetic rules, reading and pronouncing words correctly becomes more predictable.

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Therefore, the best way to not stick out in Amsterdam is to wear whatever you damn well want, but be polite, be pleasant, be conscious of the well being and feelings of others, and learn a few words of Dutch and use them liberally (with no expectation that anyone anywhere is ever going to think that you are anything ...

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Just like in America, Europeans wear all styles of clothes and it varies from country to country. That said, styles do tend to be a little more “dressy” but many Europeans are moving toward a more casual, t-shirt, sneakers, and jeans wardrobe.

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I wore my crocs during my last trip to Paris and will be wearing them again. They are so comfortable and save your feet. I saw others wearing Crocs as well. I wore my black ones and they were fine - didn't stick out at all, especially when worn with jeans or long pants.

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A chic and classic look for the plane ride to Paris is a navy cashmere sweater with a pair of black pants. Go for comfort with these sweater pants from Banana Republic while still looking timeless. Add a scarf for a pop to the outfit while also helping to stay warm on the plane if needed.

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