Packing List for Minimalist Travel
Hi wanderlusters! We're back today with another cheat sheet. This one is for those of you interested in packing light.
Minimalist traveling doesn't have to be difficult, or leave you feeling like you're out of the fashion game. Susanna's tips below will ensure you've got everything you need to be your chicest self on your next adventure.
What Oui Wear: Minimalist Traveling
Only pack things you love to wear. Always bring a few of your favorite basics that can be worn multiple times. Stay away from a brand new outfit each day. Save this for when you’re home. When you’re on the road (or plane), you’ll be so thankful for a minimalist wardrobe instead of dragging around a heavy bag stocked with clothes. Below are a few items to get you inspired to mix and re-wear items with a few tweaks.
Little Black Dress
You can wear it casual during the day, then throw on a jacket and statement necklace for the night. Take that same dress, add a cardigan or kimono, and you’ve turned it into a new day outfit.
Maxi/Midi Dress
These dresses are so easy to wear during the day, then with a little jewelry and lipstick, you can go straight into the night.
Denim
One pair of jeans. Preferably dark as they can go from day to night flawlessly. Mixing shirts, you’ll find this is really all you need.
Backpack
Practical and cute while out and about traveling and sightseeing. Get a flashy one you can sling over your shoulder at night for an instant purse. Two purses in one. Done.
Vegan Leather Jacket
Nothing takes any daytime outfit to instant nighttime cool like a leather jacket. That day dress you’ve been in, that t-shirt and jeans, just need a leather jacket to hit a restaurant or night spot. Let this be your sole go-to jacket for traveling.
Extra Outerwear
This one isn’t a jacket. This is one extra item that can be used multiple times to change up an outfit, or have something to drape over you when the warm nights get a little cool.
Scarf
Throw on some lipstick and this big scarf to wrap around your neck or shoulders and you have a quick upgrade to a night outfit. Tie it around your neck to give any of your day outfits a new look.
Leggings
Easy to sleep in, lounge in, and throw under a dress. Take one of your tank tops you’ve packed, and you’re good to go.
Shoes
Match your outfit to your shoes. That way you’ll know you have a pair of shoes for everything. (Three if you really need them, but no more.) An ankle boot can work for both night and day and cut down on heels. A pair of sneakers can go from day to night. And for that extra pair, choose sandals, flats, or a pair of heels.
I’ve heard this tip many times, and found it to hold true since no matter how lightly I pack, I still somehow pack more than I wear. Once you have everything picked out, bite the bullet and take away two items you could do without. They’re in there. You’ll be glad for the extra room once you’re on the road with plenty of room for some exciting new finds.
Cheat Sheet by Susanna.
