I’m packing for Italy. Jason, Ida and I leave tomorrow. This is our longest trip away from home since Ida was a nursing baby. Since we’ll be taking all kinds of planes and trains and really traveling, I want to travel really light. For me, that means packing practical, versatile, and lightweight clothing that I can dress up or down, feel comfortable in, and also feel all boho-chic in whether I’m training, traveling, beaching or teaching.
Enter Maurices. Now to be honest, I had never heard of Maurices before they reached out to me–but it really didn’t take long for me to get that if you’re boho and on a budget, this is a great one-stop-shop-situation. And to make matters even more appealing, bless their hearts they carry plus sizes. After perusing the site I picked out a few pieces I thought would be good for mixing and matching on my trip…And I even fit into their bikini. Trust me this is no small feat.
And let the mixing and matching begin! This kimono top is the perfect little beach cover-up–but I’d also pair it with a little black jersey dress if I’m going out for dinner. This super soft scarf is working overtime as a sarong.
This fringed duster is the kind of thing I’d wear as a beach cover-up, while on my way from my lounge chair to get some gelato–but also as a second layer over a tank top and jeans on a museum day. It’s also very soft and super light-weight.
I’ve paired this simple (but not boring) tank top with a vintage wrap around skirt–one of my travel staples.
For my perfect travel outfit (for planes and trains..and then more trains…) I picked some very stretchy (read: comfy) denim, a simple tank with a lace embellishment, and this fringed ruana that I’ve fallen in love with.
And so here is my full packing list:
Lacey Tank | Scarf | Wallet | Ruana| Denim | Earrings | Bikini | Tassel Scarf | Duster | Tie-bottom Tank
Beyond that, I’m bringing my Birks, a pair of strappy wedges, and a pair of tennies. I’ll also bring a favorite pair of vintage 505’s, a vintage wrap-around skirt, a simple but elegant black jersey dress, one more all back 2-piece bathing suit and one light jacket. I’ll round it all out with a few vintage accessories: a good chunky necklace and my go-to leather tote. Everything is so light-weight and mix-and-matchable that I shouldn’t have any problems putting together 10 days worth of outfits with these few key pieces.
And with that, I’m off! Wish me luck with Ida and that 13-hour flight and ci vediamo in Italia!
*Photography by Danae Horst.
*This post was created in partnership with Maurices. All ideas and opinions are my own.
I want everything! Happy travels!
Enjoy! Will be waiting patiently- to read up on your travels with little Miss – on your return ! !
Wow, you look amazing! I love that Ruana!
I looooove that travel outfit. Great picks! Maurice’s is very popular in the Midwest but not so much here, so I am not surprised you didn’t know about them. Your Midwest readers will be happy to see a familiar company!
Have the best time! You look amazing!!!
safe travels!
What a total beauty you are! Great finds! Hope you guys have a lovely trip!
Safe travels & have fun!
have a blast in Italia! Love all your looks for the trip!!
You are ugh-mazing!!! You constantly inspire me with your use of colour and your unabashed celebration of your real (beautiful) body. You are the medicine I’ve been needing. Thank you.
I am constantly inspired by you, Justina! You are the icon that the fashion industry desperately needs. Thank you for your fearless authenticity.
Look at you looking all super cute! ;-) We’ll be following along on your trip via instagram/fb and can’t wait for the recap on your blog!
you glorious gorgeous woman :-)
You look fab! Love your style and your confidence in your real body. I don’t intend this as any kind of euphemism! You look great, have a great figure and look confidant in your skin! Very inspiring x
Thanks for sharing–you look absolutely fabulous!
You look fantastic! I am so glad I have found your blog. Italy is an amazing country. Wish you have a great time there. Traveling with family is a gift for everyone. Best regards! Keep smiling!
Thanks for such valuable information. When I pack my suitcase, I constantly get angry – I want to take more things, but they all do not fit in the suitcase. Your advice will help me optimize this process. I will be on holiday in Spain soon. I found discounts on business class flights to Spain and was so happy that I didn’t want to spoil my mood by irrational packing of things in a suitcase.
This year I had to learn how to travel with a 15 kg suitcase. Just because the airlines made is so damn inconvenient and expensive otherwise!
This year I had to learn how to travel with a 15 kg suitcase. Just because the airlines made is so damn inconvenient and expensive otherwise!
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