Packing 101: The Basics

     There are some pieces of clothing that you just can't go wrong with packing as they may be basic, classy, or just a smart packing choices. Here is a list of pieces I never leave home without!

The Power of Jean

jeans,over sized sweater, boots, and purse. simple and chic.

     There is a reason that the jean pant has become a fundamental in American style, that being it is completely versatile. Dress it up, dress it down, and it goes with any colour scheme. Always bring a jean pant whether it is a coloured jean, white jean, classic jean, it is an always reliable packing piece. 


Wear it twice 

      Pack shirts that can be worn with two skirts or pants and vice versa. Why? By doing this you allow yourself creativity to have multiple outfits from a small amount of pieces, giving you more flexibility when getting dressed that day!


Perfectly Chic

     Sun dresses, maxi dresses, a shift dress, the list goes on; dresses are an endlessly chic way of traveling and touring. They also provide an entire outfit in just one space verses a pant and top or skirt and top. Certain style of dresses can also be layered over top of with a top and belted. So you can utilize a dress as a skirt. It’s best to have as many outfits in as few pieces of clothing as possible without opening your suitcase and feeling limited. [Maxi dresses are great traveling pieces as they are often comfy and can been worn casual but still chic or they can be dressed up. Great for a nice dinner out or evening on the boardwalk.]

simple dresses. 

Cardis and Scarves and Leggings
      1-2 cardigans that can go with the majority of your outfits is also an effective wardrobe move as it cuts done space but also assures you have a sweater if the weather cools, the evenings out are cool, you happen to sit right under an air vent in a restaurant, etc.

Scarves. Those are a must for any trip I take. Silk scarves are also great accessories round your neck or in your hair.
Leggings and/or tights are comfortable, light weight, and can easily add coverage to any skirt or dress. 


Simply Effortless

versatile top with statement skirt.
Both great for pairing with multiple colours

     Skirts are a fabulous thing to pack, they often go with several tops, are dressy casual, and completely comfortable, unless it is highly windy where you are traveling. Skirts and dresses often take up the bulk of clothing of which I pack as they don't take nearly as much room up as pants.

      In short, pieces, that can be worn in multiple ways and with multiple things, are your smartest packing moves. To be able to do this however, a basic colour scheme is fundamental. This don’t wrinkle also would make that list.

With Love<3