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Ready to Start Packing like a pro? Get Set, Go! Here’s The Best Travel Essentials Every Savvy Jet-Setter Should Own… This is the Ultimate Packing List for Clothing and shoes: Mix-and-match clothing; Formal attire; Themed party attire; Travel wrap; Packable jacket; Packable hats; Underwear and necessary items you might not even think to bring along (aka all the Essential things to pack for traveling).
These are all my expert packing travel tips and hacks when it comes to putting together the Best Travel Wardrobe Essentials… And the BEST part is ALL of these items fit in my Carry-On Luggage!
Best Travel Wardrobe Packing List: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories…
Clothing
As far as clothing goes, I pack everything to cover any occasion: Night clothes, fancy clothes, bathing suit, water clothes, sports/gym activity workout clothes, Bras, sports bra/bathing suit, etc… My goal is to be comfy and cute when it comes to my wardrobe!
Clothing packing list:
- Tshirts
- Dresses
- Undergarments:
- socks,
- Bras & sports bra
- bathing suits & cover ups
- Pants & shorts
- sleepwear
- Jackets light / heavy (depending on the location or season)
- Shoes
All my clothes go in compression bags and get packed in my suitcase carry on!
I don’t buy anything specific for travel as far as dresses or shirts shorts pants clothes etc per say or that comes to mind as of yet although I have a few favorite brands that always end up in my bag on every trip!
Favorite brands:
- Lilly Pulitzer
- Vera Bradley
- Zenni optical
- Monos
- Sketchers
But to be honest I get A LOT of my clothes at Goodwill or on clearance! Sometimes, as gifts (from family or friends)! Some things I buy but never at full price! I go to thrift stores and shop at discount stores. If it looks cute, fits comfy, and is cheap, I’ll buy it and wear it!
However, I do have a talent for finding deals or name brands while thrifting so just luxury doesn’t have to cost more you can find those looks for less!
I probably pay less than $10 for almost every dress or outfit I own! $20 bucks or more, and it better be a gift or something I can’t live without! From Tory Burch to Vera Bradley to Lilly Pulitzer, and more. I’m always looking for deals and different clothes! Every outta season on clearance, I’ll buy extra-large oversized long shirts to wear as dresses too!
Vera Bradley Packable Rain Coat
One thing I have added to my list that I picked up on a van trip is my Vera Bradley Pop-Up Rain Coat! It’s extremely lightweight, folds up into a nifty little pouch and is perfect for when it rains out! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on a trip and needed it. Sometimes I use my poncho for water activities and other things. But, it’s nice to have and I always keep it in my bag now! However, I only had one so I’ll have to pick some more up since this one needs to stay zipped up 😉
Another thing I like is the DOG pattern on mine (pattern is called “Dog Show”)
Zenni Indoor/Outdoor Transition Glasses
At some point, you might notice I always have on glasses which are NOT just any glasses! They glow in the dark, transition from sunglasses to indoor glasses, and also block out the blue light from computers, phones, etc… and if I didn’t already have Lasik/PRK eye surgery… with an RX prescription I could have my Zenni Optical glasses custom to fit my eye prescription!
Mission Cooling Hat
I made the mistake of leaving this behind on my last trip and that I regret as I left with a sunburned face! Now I never leave home without packing my Mission Cooling Hat (with Drawstring for those windy and Sunny HOT Days — there were lots of them) in my carry-on bag! I love that it folds up flat to save space and you can wet it to keep even cooler! There are many colors available as well as different versions to fit your personal lifestyle, but we got our’s at Lowes when they had them on a summer aisle sale!
Again, My Mission Cooling Hat with Drawstring comes in handy for those windy and Sunny HOT Days — there were lots of them when traveling. Plus it folds up compact for travel. You can also wet it for a cooling effect or leave it dry and use it as a regular sun hat. It protects against all those harmful UV rays and keeps me from getting sunburn on my head, ears, and face! They have different designs you can choose from to match your taste and style!
You can get this Mission Cooling Hat Online!
Shoes
What I keep in my carry-on as far as shoes and socks is a lot more than you might imagine! But, you should know I’m not a heels kinda girl more of wedges and I prefer flip flops no matter the season. But, I love to wear boots in the winter season!
For my last trip I took 6 pairs of “shoes” all in my carry-on suitcase. I was headed to beaches and warmer weather but if I had to wear boots (or something bulky) I’d keep it on in the airport or maybe my “personal item” either way I decided to take a few for any type of activities we decided to get into.
- Flip Flops
- One pair of thongs for everyday anytime. I have several different pair I keep everywhere and will wear them out until something happens then buy a new pair or switch them out etc….
- Slide flips flops/sandals (I bought these out of necessity since my flip flops at the titme were killing me) but they’re super comfy — got them in the bahamas at atlantis for top dollar but they feel like a pillow or cloud when you walk — these were by Malvados
- Tennis Shoes for walking and working out. the ones I have are by sketcers and are called go walk travel. You can wear them without socks and slip them on and off. But they do tend to stink after each use so good thing they’re machine washable! Also i’ll wash them in the sink, or wear them in the shower to clean them, etc..
- water shoes – I bought a pair of these for the beach and also other activities wear tennis shoes or flip flops were not the best option. They’re super slim, compact for travel. Great for the water, walking around got a pair for NVington and myself!
- Another pair of shoes I like are more for dressing up but I love wedge flip flops, sometimes I’ll have a pair of wedge heels or somethign else but I got this pair at goodwill for around $5-10 bucks! We got them on our last trip to las vegas! When we went goodwill shopping like crazy! Cute and comfy is what I’m going for even when I’m going out for a nice dinner or dressing up. I like to still be comfortable.
- One last thing I keep or have been lugging around are a pair of house shoes I got from the Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman! Nothing special not even any offical branding in fact they’re are one sized fits all for all NBA players! aka BIG FEET! the swallow me! lol
- Sock shoes: I did find a pair of Sock shoes at the Family Dollar / Dollar Tree that I love. I even made it through the TSA Security once with them on as socks. But at another airport they made me take them off! And of course with TSA Pre-Check you don’t have to take off your shoes. But I like to wear these around the hotel room, or maybe on the airplane, more for comfort than going out or looking cute. Although they do look cuter than wearing around normal socks I think!
Monos Compressible Packing Cubes
Okay so I have to be honest these Monos Compressible Packing Cubes for Travel Storage and Organization were on backorder and I have one trip left at the time of starting this blog, so I have not used these yet. They just arrived (back home) BUT hopefully, I’ll get to use them for my next (Jamaica) Trip!
We ordered these Monos Compressible Packing Cubes directly from the Monos Website!
Compression Bags (Different Sizes)
I wouldn’t be able to pack my suitcase as a carry-on without these compression bags! Once I have all my clothes picked out (underwear, bathing suits, dresses, all included) then I put them into compression bags and SQUEEZE all the air out.
I personally lay on the bag on the floor and then roll it to eliminate as much air as possible. There is a technique to how you pack the bags that you will figure out your own way over time. But, I always carry different sizes and a few extra bags in case I need them on the way back.
I LOVE these roll-up travel compression bags and have them in different sizes, but OMG the space you save with these bags! Plus, the more clothes or items should I say you can take. These compression bags remove all of the air out of my suitcase essentially and make room for physical things! I could NOT travel without these, I even pack extra of these in case I need to bring something back with me 😉
We got these on Compression Bags (in Different Sizes) on Amazon!
Packing Tips for Clothing, Shoes & Accessories:
- Multi functional
- Lightweight
- Foldable
- Minimalistic
- Doesn’t wrinkle easily, or if it does, it won’t be noticeable matter etc! No iron needed! (Wrinkle release is a magic iron in a bottle)
- Prints instead of solids bc if they wrinkle get dirty messed up it’s hard to tell
- Nothing fragile! Dry clean only silk, cashmere, etc… Although I have a 100% silk dress / cover up (not sure) I got at a thrift store super cheap while in the van traveling (Mixed Nuts Boutique & Consignment on St Simon’s Island), so I’m not upset if something happens to it, but I hope nothing does!
Anxiety Relief Jacket
I just got this and am excited to continue testing it, which is my Anxiety Relief Jacket from Free The Sheep Co. The Hoodie is Made for travel anxiety. Slightly weighted with sensory-friendly faux fur lining inside. Zipper pockets, thumbholes, and more. Perfect for flying + airport anxiety! 😴✈️
PS I do NOT put this in my carry-on luggage = I WEAR IT on the plane!
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