I absolutely love being in Paris in the Fall. The city quiets down a bit after the summer rush of tourists, you can be pleasantly surprised with late summer weather well into October at times and the city’s trees start to turn colors giving it an even more magical feel. It’s just a lovely time of year to enjoy the City of Lights and you will find me in Paris every Fall without fail.

I also love planning outfits when I travel to Paris in the Fall. You can be comfortable and chic if you know what to pack and how to make your clothes work well for you in terms of being able to mix and match. I recommend leaning into neutrals (no matter the season!) as it always makes putting a myriad of outfits together easy.

As the founder of En Route to Rêverie I am in Paris often and can tell you that you should be able to enjoy Fall weather all of September, October and November and sometimes even into early December. Below is a handy guide on what to wear to pack for Paris in the Fall. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to shop current styles of what I recommend, too! 

What to Wear in Paris in the Fall

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You’ll notice a lot of repeats in the looks below. Tailored blazers, tweed jackets,  jeans, black pants, timeless shoes like ballet flats, loafers and black booties and versatile sweaters.

Button Down with Blazer and Dark Denim

Easy basics that are versatile to style make for the perfect additions to your suitcase for a Fall trip to Paris.

My blazer is the Ralph Jacket by Sezane (their blazers are so good and I hope they’ll bring this style back this year!) and the button down is also by Sezane. I size up in it. My jeans are by Agolde who makes most of my go-to jeans.

Shop my Sézane Size Guide

Shirt Dress

A shirt dress is a great day to evening look in Paris. You can wear it with sneakers for exploring during the day and the sub out a dressier shoe for an evening out in the city of lights.

I adore the Tuckernuck Chloe Dress. It’s beautiful on and has a great fabric. I sized up to a L. It comes in a variety of colors if you prefer to wear a bit more color in the Fall!

Sweater and Satin Pants

I love satin pants for travel nights out because they are so comfortable and roll up to take up next to no room in your suitcase. Paired with a chunky knit sweater it is perfect for a Fall evening in Paris.

I find great satin pants at Reformation and I’m wearing the La Ligne Mini Marin sweater (size L) above. 

Ivory Jacket and White Jeans

This outfit is asking to be spilled on with French wine and coffee but I love it! White jeans in Fall are a favorite look for me. 

I’m wearing the Bash Meredith Jacket (size 2) with the Agolde Ren jeans.

Blazer with Silk Cami and Jeans

This go-to look is perfect for exploring Paris. Chic, put together and comfortable. Pair this look with sneakers or ballet flats. 

I love this M.M.LaFleur blazer’s lightweight ponte fabric that makes it a dream to travel with. See how I styled it for evening further below in this post.

It is paired with the silk tank by M.M.LaFleur I always travel with. It pairs perfectly under all my favorite blazers and little jackets for Fall. Bonus points for the fact that it is washable silk!

Dressy Blouse and Jeans

Perfect for Paris dinners at brasseries or bistros. A silk top with jeans and a small heel. I sized up to a L in this top and I’m wearing my favorite Manolo kitten heels. This pair is good, too.

I almost always travel with my Agolde Riley jeans because they are rather versatile for styling.

Midi Dress with Sweater Over the Shoulders and Ballet Flats

This Staud midi dress (wearing an 8) is a favorite year round for its styling versatility. I own it in four colors now! See its versatility in One Midi Dress, Three Ways.

Midi Dress with Belted Blazer

The reason I love a good midi dress for Fall is because of its styling versatility. So the same one you’ve seen styled with a sweater over the shoulders becomes perfect for nighttime when you add a blazer and a chic belt over it. 

Tweed Dress

A charming little dress in a fall-ready fabric. Wearing a M.

Trench Coat with Black Pants

I never go to Paris without a trench coat. It’s the perfect topper much of the year when you travel to Paris and it always brings together an outfit.

Pair it with a black pant, with cropped jeans or over a dress. This style is classic from J.Crew as is this one from Sezane both of which I own.

Wearing above: The MM.LaFleur Jensen Trench which is an older style. This style from Everlane is similar.

Another favorite pair of black pants are the M.M.LaFleur Meija. 

Black Tweed Blazer with White Tee and Jeans

In my book you can never go wrong with a tee and a blazer and a tried and true styling for me is with high waisted dark jeans and a slingback shoe or ballet flat.

Trousers

I love a high waisted trouser paired with my favorite sneakers. This pair is the Aritzia Effortless pant and I recommend sizing up.

This pair by J.Crew are my most worn. (I recommend sizing up).

Related: How to Style Trousers

Plaid Blazer

An oversized blazer in a print is such a versatile piece. I love the ones by Everlane for a cool boyfriend fit.

And my very favorite special blazers come from Veronica Beard.

Slip Skirt with Knee High Boots

I love wearing a slip skirt year round but in the Fall I pair it with a boot with a walkable heel. 

It’s a great look for Paris because it goes seamlessly from day to nighttime if you don’t want to do an outfit change before dinner.

Related: What to Wear with a Leather Jacket

Car Coat

This coat is a workhorse in my coat closet. I love the tailored fit of it and that you can wear it layered and accessorized in cooler months or with a more feminine blouse in warmer months. I recommend sizing up.

I also love adding a ruffled collar top under coats or sweaters in the Fall. Perfect for a feminine French detail.

Leather Jacket and a Classic Button Down

Two timeless pieces in my wardrobe that I’ve had for years are my Vince and J.McLaughlin leather jackets and a well-fitting button down (recommend sizing up). These basics when paired with classic blue jeans are great to have on hand for Paris in the Fall.

Madewell has a leather jacket that is similar in style to the one I own seen above as does Sezane.

Scarf

I always bring a scarf in the Fall for days that may be chillier or windier. It is perfect to top off whatever outwear you bring with you as I did with this trench.

I always find good scarves at Zara but the scarf I most often travel with is this White + Warren cashmere wrap as it serves multiple purposes when I travel

I have and love this one by Acne, too.

Blazer and Shorts

I generally steer clear of wearing shorts in Paris with the exception of Fall and Winter when I’ll often pair a dressier pair with tights and a boot with a stacked heel.

I usually get my shorts like this at Zara. 

Ankle Boots

I love an ankle boot in the Fall and will typically pack a pair in a neutral with a good, low heel ideal for walking.

This pair in particular is so comfortable and allows me to majorly log steps with a low heel that can be dressed up or dressed down. I own both the beautiful ginger suede and the black pair, too.

Use code WIT&WHIMSY15 for 15% off your purchase of Inez shoes. I can’t recommend these enough. 

Classic Overcoat

A timeless topper – a wool overcoat elevates any outfit instantly and you’ll want a warmer coat while in Paris later into Fall.

More of my favorite coats.

Cropped Tweed Jacket and Stripes and Straight Leg Jeans

These Levi’s Straight Leg jeans are a great take on an ankle crop jean. Instead of being skinny, they finish with a slightly casual distressed straight hem.

I absolutely love them paired with my favorite slingback heel. They go great with a cropped more fitted jacket and of course a solid or a striped tee is a perfect layer underneath. You’ll find them in a variety of washes and hem styles, too.

Mango and Veronica Beard are my go-tos for tweed jackets. And I also adore wearing a charming matching tweed set.

Sweater Jacket

A sweater jacket is one of my favorite pieces to carry to throw on top of a tee and look instantly more leveled up. This one is my personal favorite and I own it in two versions! You can use code WIT&WHIMSY20 for 20% off your first order. 

The fabric is particularly well suited for travel as it doesn’t wrinkle easily. It’s also got a nice weight to it so you can use it as more of jacket on warmer Fall days. It comes in several colors and the neutrals lend themselves well to being a travel wardrobe workhorse. It may not look like much but trust me when I say – the fabric and fit of it is special. 

Above I paired mine with my favorite Sarah Flint Natalie flat.

Versatile Cardigan

This sweater kind of does it all. Which explains why I now own it in three colors and the striped version!

Wear it frontwards or backwards or with jeans, pants or with a skirt or over a dress unbuttoned.

Sleek Black Blazer with a Feminine Flat

If you don’t have a black blazer that you feel great in, there’s no time like the present. It’s an instant mood booster and can be restyled throughout the year in loads of ways. I never go to Paris in the Fall without packing a black blazer.

This one is a great affordable option.

Above I paired mine with my favorite Sarah Flint Natalie flat.

Black Jeans + Sneakers

Want to fit in amidst the Parisians? They love their Converse – particularly in black and they add a great sporty, chic edge to any look.

Or alternatively try a pair of Sambas or Vejas which are a French company and seen all over the streets of Paris.

Chanel Inspired Tweed Jacket

Chanel jackets aren’t in my budget for now so I always snag a lookalike tweed jacket or tweed blazer when I see one for a good price and quality.

I love pairing them with cropped black jeans and a ballet flat. This is a timeless and classic outfit for Fall in France!

Chanel Ballet Flats seen above.

Monochromatic Outfit with Sneakers

An all black look is a go-to formula for me in Fall and Winter and it is very Parisian inspired.

Here I paired a favorite Sezane sweater (wearing a M) and my favorite drapey trousers.

For the day I’d wear this look with a favorite pair of sneakers and then for evening I’d sub a ballet flat or slingback block heel.

Lady Jacket + Jeans + Loafers

I am never without a couple of little black jackets that I like to pair with jeans and a loafer.

Wearing above the Bash Paris jacket in a M. This is a good more affordable alternative.

Or consider a striped lady jacket like this one by J.Crew (above in size L) or this one by Alex Mill.

Clutch is by Celine.

Striped Sweater + Faux Leather Pants

I love bringing a pair of faux leather pants I can dress up or dress down with me for Fall Paris trips.

I’ll pair them with boots or a sneaker and a favorite striped sweater. (Wearing a L in the sweater above).

Cashmere Sweater + Button Down + Mini Skirt

Layer a cropped cashmere sweater over your favorite oversized button down and pair it with a little texture mini skirt for a 70s inspired Fall look.

The Black Dress

A dressed up evening is a must in Paris! For the night you’re heading to a fine dining establishment or fancy rooftop cocktails, a little black dress is in order! And don’t miss seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle while you’re in it for a great photo opp!

Related: What Shoes to Wear with a Black Dress

Sweater Dress and Over the Knee Boots

Perfect for Fall & Winter, a sweater dress with over the knee boots and a good tailored jacket is a great way to look chic from day to night.

I also love pairing a sweater dress with sleek sneakers like below. For more sweater dress inspo, don’t miss my How To Style Sweater Dresses guide.

This is a favorite affordable sweater dress I own in two colors. I recommend sizing up. I own the L.

Floral Dress with Boots

Florals? For Fall? Not so groundbreaking but I always welcome a floral print dress in Fall  – especially with a long sleeve. I love to pair my florals with a sleek knee high boot or ankle booties.

Madewell is usually my go-to for Fall Floral dresses. Styled above with this belt.

Light Colored Tweed Blazer

Consider a lighter color tweed jacket that you can wear Fall and then don it again in Spring.

Striped Tee and Blazer with Loafers

You can’t go wrong with a striped tee topped with a blazer and paired with a classic loafer.

I’d wear a version of this outfit every day if I could. It’s perfect for exploring, a day of meetings, coffee dates, you name it. It’s classic French girl style.

Striped Sweater

I also rely on striped sweaters for chillier Fall days in Paris. My favorites are by the brand La Ligne. Wearing a L in the above style.

This is a great one I own several colors of, too (size L). You can use code MEGHAND10 for 10% off your first La Ligne order.

Blazer with Straightleg Jeans and Sock Boots

This is a Fall in Paris and in NYC uniform for me. I top a favorite blazer with a bodysuit and a straightleg cropped jean paired with a sleek sock boot.

This is another boot I always pack for Paris in the Fall. They are so comfortable and held up with 20K+ steps a day. Use code WIT&WHIMSY15 for 15% off.

 

Slip Dress

For warm Fall nights a slip dress can’t be beat for evenings out. For cooler evenings I top it with a leather jacket. 

Leather Jacket and Slip Skirt

A sleek and sexy night out in Paris outfit is a slip skirt with a leather jacket and a fun low heel.

Navy Blazer with Striped Tee and Mules

A navy blazer is timeless staple and pairing it with a striped tee and straightleg, cropped jean with mules is so polished and perfectly preppy.

Stylish Neutrals

I always recommend packing for Paris in a color palette and for that means a variety of mix & match neutrals.

I’m wearing a wool J.Crew blazer above with a Chanel broach and a square toe ballet flat.

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And don’t forget to bring a durable travel umbrella for your outfits as it is sure to rain in Paris in the Fall! Want to maximize your suitcase? Consider packing cubes so you can fit as much as possible for the most variety with your outfits in the Autumn.

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Hope you found these looks inspiring! You can pin them now to come back to later whenever you’re feeling lack of inspiration and want to get dressed in an outfit you love!

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