Guest Post: How to Pack Light and Still Look Stylish
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I really hope your week is going well! The weekend is almost here. Not to mention, summer! We are fast approaching the time of year when thoughts of vacation and traveling circulates our minds like no other. Some of us, like yours truly, have already had spring break. Others are about to, or are having a relaxing spring break right now. Regardless, I'm pretty sure all of us are planning on traveling at some point or another. Just to get away from everyday life, and to experience something new.
Today, I have a guest post to share with you all! This is written by Jae Rustia from the Australian brand Babyboo. So without further adieu...
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For me, travelling is a time
to play with fashion. Whether I am going to an old city to witness all of its
history or a small village that is full of charm, I want to look elegant and
timeless so I can look back on the photos taken on these trips and not regret my
fashion choices.
Travelling is also a time for
me to forget about my everyday routine and kick some of my bad habits like
checking my emails every ten minutes and other stress related baggage. I like
to travel light and take only that which is really necessary so I can feel as
free and relaxed as I possibly can during this time.
It took some trial and error,
but these days, I have mastered the art of packing light while looking stylish
on holiday. The following are some of the things I pack to look good on
holiday, without having to pack up my whole entire wardrobe.
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Dresses
Feminine, light weight and
most importantly, taking up very little space, dresses are my go to style
pieces whenever I go on holiday. I love how easy these one pieces are to fold
and to pack. More importantly, dresses that flatter my body shape are always a
good idea. I opt for tonal colours as well as patterned ones but I do stick to
classic silhouettes.
caged lace ups
There isn’t a time for heels
when I am on holiday. What with so many walks and things to do, I like to stick
to flats and comfortable shoes that won’t make me have to stop every few steps.
This said, I like to go for shoes that will look good and elegant with the
dresses I wear and that is why lately, I have been going for pointy ballet
pumps and especially, caged lace ups as they are so on trend. More than that,
with there being no heels, these pumps take far less space in my luggage.
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Blouses
Tops, knitwear and jumpers
are all great for a holiday but to create a stylish look without occupying too
much space when packing I often opt for blouses. Not only is the blouse such a
classic and elegant piece that is always stylish and on trend but blouses also
take so little space. I have literally taken a dozen blouses at a time and
still had plenty of space to go.
Peg Trousers
Tying up with the blouses, peg trousers are a
great alternative to denim or other trousers when you want to travel in
style. The material of peg trousers is often very light and thin which makes
them easier to fold and pack in very limited space.
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Jumpsuits
An alternative to the dress,
the jumpsuit is another way of packing a whole look in one style item. Whether
you go for a backless piece or a long sleeved one, structured or loose, the
jumpsuit is perfect to bring style and comfort on holiday when travelling
light.
Skirts
Pleated or maxi, sheer or
lace, skirts are another option to trousers you can pack in your luggage. I
love travelling with skirts — you can wear them to visit museums and churches
by day and you can rock them for a romantic dinner at night or to party the night
away.
There you have it. These are
my go to style pieces I pack in my luggage when I want to travel light. Of
course, there is always a statement piece that may take up more space than the
rest of the style items, like a chunky knit or a great jacket, but those are
one or two pieces that we can all afford to pack if we keep the rest of the
things packed in a small area.
Do you have your own tips for
travelling light? Share your thoughts below!
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I hope you all enjoyed reading this guest post! Definitely lemme know in the comments what you think!
Thank you for reading, and I wish you all a lovely day!
Til next time,
~A
33 comments
Great post love.
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DeleteThanks for sharing this tips, i am a mess when it comes to packing xoxo
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Hahaha I know, me too. I love packing but it can be such a pain!
DeleteI love to wear jumpsuit and skirts as well during summer.
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Skirts are the best for summer! So comfortable! Thank you for stopping by!
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Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it :) I hope you have a terrific weekend!
Deletewooow! Lovely guest post!x
ReplyDeleteVildana from Living Like V & Stalia Is BAE
Thanks Vildana!
DeleteGreat guest post...lots of useful info!
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Thank you Jenny!
DeleteOk may I suggest to bring with you an empty luggage to fill up once you arrived at your destination? Ahahah I'm joking ^-^
ReplyDeleteSooo helpful tips darling, I think dresses and some basic garments are the perfet essentials to pack for our holidays!
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Hahahaha very true Roberta! I've actually ended up having to buy a suitcase to bring home everything before. It's so hard to stay within the weight limit for luggage!
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Cool tips!
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Thank you Monica!
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Thank you Christina! Glad to know you liked it:)
DeleteWhen I travel on business I always prefer to travel light so I don't have to deal with the aggravations of bag checks. This article offers some great tips I hadn't thought of. Thanks to both you and your awesome guest for sharing these.
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Very true! Checking in luggage can be such a pain! I hate having to keep my luggage within the weight limit. I also hate having to worry about bringing liquids in carry-on bags too.
DeleteThank you KaSonndra!
great advice, thanks for sharing! :D
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Thanks for reading Sybil! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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That's alright! I understand :) I can't wait to read your answers though
DeleteI hope you are having a wonderful week and I will definitely be reading your newest outfit post!
Thank you for sharing your tips, they are so helpful! :-)
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Thank you!
DeleteIt's actually summer here in my country already. I'm on summer vacation and currently booking some trips already. :) Thanks for these ideas! I especially love jumpsuits. :)
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I'm jealous! It's still the early bits of spring here, I can't wait for summer to come around. I really want to go on vacation already haha
DeleteI'm glad you liked it Shaira :) I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Yeah, this is a great way to pack light and wear stylish clothes!
ReplyDeleteAly In Wanderland | alyinwanderland.com | Alyssa X
Hey Andrea, im so glad your readers seem to love my guest post, I hope they can all have a good and stylish vacation :)
ReplyDeletehere's another tip: bring a nice shawl that can pass as a beach-go-to item and dinner-go-to item for added punch on your clothes, you can also try the idea "mix and match" :)
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So many stunning dresses. which dress should you choose for party?