The Carry-On Edit, inspired by wanderlust and the pieces I reach for when packing for favorite destinations around the world. If you have a trip coming up and need help deciding what to pack, let me know where you’re headed and I’ll happily put together an edit for you.
There’s something about packing for Europe in the spring that feels especially inspiring. The days are a little warmer, the mornings still crisp, and everything calls for pieces that layer beautifully and travel well. For this first edition of Carry-On Diaries, I pulled together the kind of wardrobe that fits easily into a carry-on but still feels thoughtful, polished, and versatile. Think classic stripes, easy denim, a few dresses that work from daytime wandering to dinner, and the comfortable shoes you will actually want to walk miles in. It’s the sort of edit I reach for when a trip includes café mornings, museum afternoons, and long dinners outside as the sun sets a little later each evening.
- This light blue button-down is one of those pieces that works with everything, layered over a tee for travel days or tucked into white pants for an easy dinner look.
- Velvet Mary Jane flats always make their way into my suitcase, they feel polished enough for dinner but are still comfortable for long days of walking.
- A silk scarf is one of those small accessories that instantly makes an outfit feel finished, tied around your neck, in your hair, or even on the handle of a tote.
- The cheerful yellow cardigan brightens the entire suitcase and pairs beautifully with denim, skirts, or draped over a dress on cooler mornings.
- Relaxed straight leg jeans feel polished but comfortable enough for long walking days through markets, museums, and winding city streets.
- This navy midi dress packs easily and transitions effortlessly from daytime sightseeing to dinner with a quick change of shoes.
- Green sneakers add just the right pop of personality while still being practical for miles of walking on cobblestone streets.
