I’m A Fashion Editor & This Is Everything I Wore On A Trip To Copenhagen
Copenhagen is renowned for its fashion, whether it’s minimalist Scandi-cool or the more-is-more Ganni Girl aesthetic. Recently, The Handbook’s Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor, Astrid Carter, headed to the Danish capital for four days.
Her itinerary included a mix of vintage shopping, trendy wine bar hopping, sightseeing, and plenty of activities to entertain two small children – meaning her carry-on wardrobe had to work hard. Here’s everything she wore on the trip…
Day 1
A ten-hour day with two little ones in tow demands an outfit that works hard. Day one was a non-stop tour, out and about from morning until evening. We did the tourist thing at Rosenborg Castle, stopped for oysters and champagne (I highly recommend Kødbyens Fiskebar), browsed the vintage shops and boutiques of Vesterbro, before an early dinner. Regular stops at Copenhagen’s excellent play parks were a must to keep the children amused (turns out they don’t care for the Ganni shop all that much), so I wanted to feel polished for the grown-up stuff, but comfy enough to last all day.
I wore a vintage blazer layered over an H&M preppy striped polo shirt (a summer buy that’s still working hard in my wardrobe and is now on sale). I’m currently enjoying layering it over a clashing long-sleeve top for that signature Ganni-girl feel. My trusty SL72 trainers in brown anchor pretty much every look, while I went red with accessories for a pop of colour.
SHOP THE LOOK…
Day 2
If you have Copenhagen on your bucket list, make sure you visit Tivoli Gardens. It’s the most charming fairground, and one of the oldest in the world. I’m really not a fairground kind of gal, but this place is so sweet, with Scandinavian-style huts, twinkling fairy lights, and pretty decent food (as far as fairgrounds go). It’s also ideal for both the young and the old.
As it’s pretty much all outside, the brief for my outfit was cosy and layered. I paired an old-season mohair knit from H&M (sadly sold out, but available in loads of great new colours) with some vintage navy tailored trousers. For extra warmth, I added a knitted neck scarf and my incredible Penelope Chilvers boots. I’ve had these boots for maybe eight years, and they are still as good as new – a firm favourite once winter hits – and I was thrilled to see the brand still makes them. (Not pictured, but I threw on Damson Madder’s lightweight bomber once it got a bit chilly.)
SHOP THE EDIT…
Day 3
Although Damson Madder is a London-based brand, it feels very Copenhagen to me, so it was only right that I packed one of their long-sleeve tees. I have one in grey and white, and they are such a good buy. They come super oversized (I would size down) with really long lengths and sleeves, which I love as they poke perfectly out the bottom of oversized jumpers. Mine is a few years old, but they have similar options every season.
I paired it with my pre-loved Baum und Pferdgarten (a genuine Scandi brand) checked trousers, which I packed because they can be easily dressed up or down. I finished the look with rectangle sunnies for optimism and a neckerchief. I tend to pack a few of these on each trip as they can change up all your holiday looks with minimal effort.
Day 4
Finally, we headed from Copenhagen to Billund, a far less chic Danish city, but home to Legoland – much to the delight of my four-year-old. I probably went a little extra for the destination; faux fur among a sea of anoraks stood out a bit, but I’ve never been one to follow the sartorial rules.
My look here is predominantly vintage, but I’ve linked similar pieces below. I started with some charity shop ’70s tailored trousers that I wear pretty much every week, a dagger-collar silk shirt, and some vintage M&S loafers (another £5 charity shop steal). I mixed those cherished pieces with a Topshop faux fur (old season, but there are plenty of great ones on the high street right now), oversized coloured sunglasses, and my Saint + Sofia suede bag. It holds loads but still tucks under the arm nicely – a must for travelling with little one logistics.
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