We will soon be leaving for our two week vacation in Italy and France, and it's been our mission from the beginning to pack in just one carry-on bag each. Some European flights really tack on the extra charges for bags, so the challenge was on! First, I laid out all the clothes that I was considering on the bed. Then I matched things up to come up with the maximum number of total combinations that I could get out of this assortment. Without even getting creative, this line-up can yield at least 12 outifts and fits into my bag with ease. I mean really, I have a TON of extra room in my bag--maybe for some Italian leather shopping? Or some Parisian goodies?
My bag includes:
2 maxi dresses
3 basic tees (white, gray, and black)
1 chambray button up shirt
1 pair of distressed boyfriend shorts
1 printed tank
1 printed skirt
1 pair of skinny jeans
1 pair of black leggings
1 fedora
1 faux leather jacket
1 bathing suit
1 scarf
1 pair of sunglasses
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of tennis shoes
1 pair of black flats
Thank goodness my years of being in a long-distance relationship with Kevin made me sort of a packing expert. I hope to get the feeling of wearing something new every day even though I'm going to be repeating things over and over again.
As for my travel apparel, I will pretty much be recreating this outfit below exactly. Comfortable yet chic. Plus I hear that in Italy leggings seem to be as popular as they are here.
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Have you ever packed for a trip in just a carry-on? Any tips on what I absolutely shouldn't leave out of my bag for a successful trip to Europe? I can't wait to post after the trip to show you how I paired everything up!
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