Happy Tuesday! I'm gearing up to hit the road this weekend for a 6 week adventure to the west coast and back. After living out of a suitcase for almost 5 months while I was in Europe, I know a thing or two about packing for a long term trip. While this one will look a bit different than the last, it requires strategy nonetheless.
Typically my travel uniform (AKA what to wear on a plane) involves early mornings at the airport or sleeping on a red eye. But for this journey, I'll be needing outfits to wear on a road trip. So for the sake of versatility, I've pulled together a few travel looks for the spring that are cozy enough to wear on a plane or in the car, but polished enough to keep on when you get to your destination.
1. RUFFLE TEE + CROPPED CHINOS
I love these grey cropped chinos. They're a cozy fit that you can wear comfortably all day (plus they're a nice mix up from always being in jeans). I especially love them paired with a soft blush (like this ruffle tee). I wore it all with these adidas superstars because I like the juxtaposition of playing with both feminine + athletic styles, but you can easily swap them out for a mule if you prefer a more traditional look.
Photos by Sarah Catherine Design
Both these frayed skinny ankle jeans and this red pocket sweater are super comfortable and can easily be worn all day (no matter if you're on a plane, in a car or exploring a city). And by simply adding this silk primavera scarf tied around the neck, the look instantly becomes polished + chic (and is still just as comfortable).
Photos by Sarah Catherine Design
I've already raved about how comfortable these cropped chinos are, but I also particularly love how versatile this slate grey color is. Here, I paired it with this bell-sleeve blouse (which is also great for travel because it's soft, breathable and a comfortable fit). I love these pieces together because while they're both loose (AKA super comfy) the cuffed pant leg and the bell sleeves give it enough structure to still look polished + put together. To give it a pop of royal blue, I paired them with this linen scarf I found at a market in Paris a few years ago (a light linen is always a great textile for layering while traveling).
Photos by Sarah Catherine Design
Photos by Sarah Catherine Design
My favorite piece of the outfit was this gorgeous Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Small handbag (which you can purchase gently used for a discount from Trendlee-- along with lots of other great designer bags from brands like Givenchy!) I almost always carry neutrals like black, camel or grey, so it was fun to mix things up a bit with this bright cobalt blue.
Photos by Sarah Catherine Design
While I love so many types of fashion and unique approaches to individual style, dressing comfortably while traveling trumps everything else (at least in my book). I hope these give you some fun inspiration to look cute + stay cozy whilst traveling!
Have some other questions about packing strategy? Let me know in the comments below!
As always, thanks for stopping by, friends! x
Whitney
