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What to Pack: European Excursion

February 14, 2023

The hotel is booked, the plane tickets purchased, and the suitcase is, well, empty. You may have booked your dream vacation, but what is a girl to wear! I like to stick to a few packing rules no matter the length or destination of your trip. First rule, pick a color theme. Second rule, comfort is key. Third rule, don’t break in your shoes on vacation. Whether you are off to London, Paris or Rome here are a few key items to bring with you…

the motherchic what to pack packing list

Packing List//

  • 2 Jackets/Outwear
    • Trench – This jacket will instantly make anything outfit look chic and comes in handy if you run into some tricky weather.
    • Denim Jacket – The unsung hero of the wardrobe is the denim jacket. This jacket can easily go anywhere. If you are looking for something less casual pack this blazer.
  • 2 Dresses
    • Long Sleeve Mini – This dress is easy and breezy. I love that the black can be dressed up with sandals or dressed down with sneakers.
    • Maxi Dress – Another easy dress is the maxi dress. If you are looking to add some print this may be the place do it. A statement maxi is a great one and done look for vacation.
  • 2 Pants
    • Dark Denim – A clean pair of dark denim is perfect for a day of sightseeing. I would recommend taking a pair that is more rigid and that doesn’t stretch to much during the day.
    • White Denim – I know white can be tricky on vacation, so try to stay away from eating red sauce when wearing. If you aren’t into white denim, try a pair of joggers as another pant option.
  • 3 Tops
    • Blouse – Taking a printed or special blouse on vacation is the perfect way to spice up your denim.
    • Cardigan – I love that this cardigan doubles as a top and as an extra layer.
    • Sweater Tank – A simple tank, but elevated. This top will come in handy more than you think.
  • 2 Basic Tees – I am in love with these tees and I always feel like a simple tee is necessary when packing.
  • Pair of Shorts – If you are going on a more casual or beach vacation I may swap these out for denim, but I wanted to add a print to create some texture in the packing wardrobe.
  • Midi Skirt – I love this skirt as another bottoms option and the pretty print helps to lighten the mood.
  • Shoes
    • Dressy Sandal – While these gold sandals are very pretty they are also very comfortable.
    • Casual Sandal – I am partial to Birkenstocks when traveling, but these also looked very supportive.
    • Sneakers – These sneakers kept coming up when I was researching for this post. I love that they are a little dressy but again very comfortable.
  • Accessories
    • Sunglasses – A necessity for me and much easier to pack than a hat!
    • Hoops – A little touch of gold helps to pull the outfits together.
    • Cross Body Bag – I am all for a hands free moment and this bag comes with me every vacation.
  • Pajamas – A matching set is easy to pack for vacation and this one feels appropriate to walk down the hall to get ice.
  • Undergarments – This bra is on constant repeat and I will most likely bring a few in my bag!

Outfit Inspiration

Here are a few ways to mix and match this packing list for endless outfitting ideas!

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the motherchic what to pack outfit ideas

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  • MMS
    February 15, 2023 at 9:09 am

    Um, did you read my mind?! Thanks for this post! I’m on the hunt today for stylish but very walkable shoes for our late May trip to Spain. I have Madewells but they’re incredibly uncomfortable. I need something that I can log 30,000 steps a day in.

  • Kat
    February 19, 2023 at 8:19 am

    Any chance you’ve got wintery outfit ideas- late Feb/ early March! 😊

  • Shannon Leyerle
    February 22, 2023 at 10:24 pm

    This is great! As a travel advisor I always encourage clients to pack light – it can be a challenge to manage a large suitcase if you’re trying to take trains throughout Europe. I also swear by packing cubes! Thank you for a wonderful post.

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