With a bit of organization, combining clothing pieces that ensure outfits for every moment of the day and efficient packing methods, you can travel for a month with only a carry-on bag.
I have compiled a list of 10 clothing items that I take with me:
- Underwear Pack enough underwear for a week, along with two sports bras. Personally, I prefer sports bras. They are much more comfortable, take up less space, and can be worn under a low-cut top.
If you think this might be too little, I'll tell you that I also pack a small bag of detergent. Or I buy it there.
- Bodysuits One with long sleeves, one with short sleeves. One of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe is the bodysuit. Ever since I discovered it, I've loved it and never leave it behind. Especially since I was diagnosed with a herniated disc and even a slight breeze can send me to the emergency room. An opaque bodysuit can be worn on its own, as a top, or combined with a shirt, jacket, or cardigan.
- T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Tops Two of each. These are versatile pieces that, in various combinations, can be worn at the beach, on a hike, for lunch, and even for a not-so-fancy dinner.
- Pants I confess that I feel much better in pants than in a skirt or dress. They are much more practical when you walk a lot and use public transportation. I always have three pairs: shorts, capris, and long pants. Depending on the season I travel, I take linen pants or jeans. It's true that a woman's wardrobe shouldn't be without an elegant skirt or dress. But in my travel bag, they have neither time nor place, as the poet said.
- Long-Sleeve Shirts and Blouses Two of each, both elegant and casual. Even in summer, in the evening by the sea, on the ferry, or even in the airport, I sometimes feel the need for something warmer. An elegant shirt with a pair of jeans also saves me on a special evening.
- Flip-Flops, Sneakers, Sandals, Ballet Flats The biggest mistakes I've made while traveling are related to inappropriate footwear. Many times in the summer, I've limited myself to flip-flops and sandals. Sometimes, in the evening, I felt my feet freezing. And when I had to hop over some rocks on the way to the beach, wearing flip-flops, I gave a new definition to extreme sports. Since then, a pair of sneakers like New Balance are a must-have.
- Cardigan/Jacket/Hoodie The weather can be quite changeable, and at sea, the wind blows much more fiercely than on land. Thus, depending on the season I travel, spring, summer, fall, one of these saves me.
- Swimsuit At least two, preferably one-piece. A mix of a two-piece and a one-piece works too. The idea is to always have a dry one. Once, the air was so humid that they wouldn't dry from one day to the next.
- Sun Hat, Scarves Besides the protection they offer, they can be very chic accessories. A scarf over a swimsuit, a wide-brimmed hat, and a pair of sunglasses transform you from a tourist into a spectacular appearance. Additionally, tied around the neck, on the hips, over the shoulders, or even rolled as a turban, scarves are an accessory I never part with.
- Backpack, Wallet-Purse I've noticed that large bags that can fit even the owner if she tries hard enough are still in fashion. I don't like them much because I tend to fill them with unnecessary things. And since airlines change their baggage policies almost as often as we change our underwear, I don't want to pay for a handbag the price of checked luggage. Like with clothing, where layers are key, I always have a small backpack and a wallet-purse. These are enough to carry my documents, money, phone (which replaces the camera), two pairs of glasses, and a few small items.
What do you pack to travel for a month with only a carry-on bag?
I look forward to your answer in a comment.