Are khakis okay to wear in Paris?

Question

I just heard that khaki pants make you look touristy, but we're leaving in 2 days and those are the only dress pants my dad really has. Not that theres anything wrong with being a tourist, I just heard your easy targeting for pickpockets.

Answer 1

Please burn the khaki's before it's to late.

Every Euro-pickpocket will point you out over a mile.

If you want to get casual, at least wear a pair of jeans.

But as told Paris is the fashion capitol of the world!

Answer 2

You go and have a great time!  I think the only way you really stand out in Paris is if you wear jogging suits or wind suits and tennis shoes, t- shirts, blue jeans, and again tennis shoes.  We have been able to pick a fellow American out of a crowd wearing these exact pieces of clothing.  But you won't have to worry too much about pick pockets if you use a money belt, I hope you know what this is, if not go to the Container store ASAP to get one.  Only keep the money you'll need for the day in your front pocket the rest of it goes in the money belt along with your passport.  And be very much aware of your surroundings. Don't flaunt your camera. As soon as you're done taking pictures put that camera away.   Paris is not DisneyWorld where we tend to let our guard down.  Paris is a large, beautiful, enchanting city which unfortunatley has its crooks, too.  Another piece of advice, perhaps the one that can make or break your vacation: Use the words Merci, Je vous en prie (you're welcome), Madame, Monsieur, desolee (I'm sorry).  PLEASE use your manners.  Try, try, try to speak some French. When they see you try they ALWAYS come to your rescue and speak back to you in English. The times we've been there NOBODY has been rude to us because we use our good manners.  Don't complain because refills aren't free, don't compare the US with France, condescending remarks never work.    Have fun, take it slow, and envelop yourself in this once in a lifetime experience for most.