A couple months ago I mentioned a new blog I’m following, Travel Fashion Girl. She has great packing advice for all kinds of trips. One of her rules/suggestions/recommendations is that you only pack 10 pieces plus accessories. Challenge accepted!
Here are the ten pieces I consider critical:
- 1 dress
- 2 pairs of pants
- 3 shirts
- 1 cardigan
- 1 blazer
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 pair of flats
With these pieces you could make enough outfit combinations for weeks. Here are just a few combinations I came up with:
The individual pieces are:
- Lands End black sheath ($69)
- Gap Perfect Pinstripe Trouser ($60)
- Banana Republic Martin gray pants ($98)
- Banana Republic Dark Denim shirt ($70)
- Banana Republic Pixel Print blouse ($80)
- Halogen ¾ Sleeve Cardigan ($46)
- Express Polka Dot shirt ($59)
- Old Navy Ponte Knit Blazer ($40)
- Kelsey Dagger January Boot ($150)
- Touch of Honey flat ($30)
I actually think ten is too many for only one week, but is the perfect amount for two weeks. Of course, I would have loved to add just one more pair of shoes!
Readers, how many pieces do you usually travel with?
I love this list! Question- in addition to the above items, what do you pack for pjs? And how many sets?
@Tara I usually pack yoga pants and a tank for PJs. For one week I just take one set. For two weeks I take two. They are pretty small so I just shove them into the tiny spaces in my suitcase.
I pack very similar. My additions are a sarong (scarf/shawl/beach towel/ cover/) yoga pants and a plain black one piece swimming costume that I can wear under jacket/ shirt as a cami and can wear to the pool beach or gym (with the yoga pants) I
I love this packing list but I do have a question. How do you keep the clothes fresh when you reuse them several times during that week?
@Cynthia I have found that simply hanging everything up in the closet rather than leaving it folded in the suitcase works wonders. I know others who bring tiny bottles of Downy Wrinkle Releaser or Febreeze. I think I saw on Corporette that some people spray tiny amounts of vodka on their clothes, but I’ve never tried that one!
What is the bag/purse you show? Looks very useful.
@Genella it’s the Lo and Sons O.G. Best bag ever!!!!
I would have to say shoes should be considered an accessory. That way you can get 2 more Pieces to stretch your wardrobe. I have used just a quick spritz of my regular body spray (that doubles as perfume) to freshen things up. Less liquids to fit in your baggie to get through security.