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Good morning friends! Today is FRIDAYYYYYY and an extra special one too! My kiddos are officially done with school. Woot woot! Which means that the next 48 hours will be completely blissful with no lunch making or dragging little ones out of bed by their toes. Until hour 49 rolls around and my girls realize that they’ve been so excited they haven’t fought in two whole days.
Not only am I celebrating Friday and the end of the school year, but I am also mega celebrating the fact that we leave for Europe in mere days! AND my pre-trip to-do list is mega dwindling too! One last weekend this weekend at our cabin putting the final “rental touches” on everything and then we will be flying awayyyyyy! Eeeeek!!!
And guess what??? We will be Summer-ing in Europe for six weeks and I am not checking a single bag. Yep, one carry-on suitcase and the coolest underseat carry-on “personal item” is ALL I am packing! It literally feels so liberating. One of the main reasons I started our Summers away last year was to “leave it all behind” and adventure the world. This year I’ve decided that rolling around a ginormous suitcase to destination after destination is just not my idea of a dreamy Summer exploration. So I am ditching the mega-load and opting to bring enough items to create multiple outfits combinations that ALL fit in ONE carry-on bag. I have fit every single clothing item in this post PLUS three pairs of shoes in my main carry-on suitcase and then all of my toiletries, laptop, purse and other small items fit in my underseat carry-on. From these items, I have somehow managed to create 30+ outfits from these items. Lots of basics plus a few fun pieces and TADA! Tons of outfits to choose from during our travels. And yes, we will be hitting up some laundromats or using the washer/dryer in some of our accommodations. Oh and P.S. I found some cozy, slightly lower pumps for our trip that are arriving Monday. I have linked them at the bottom of this post. I just wore my favorite nude heels for these pictures. I will mostly be trecking Europe in my tennis and sandals 🙂
Packing 30+ Outfits in ONE Carry-On Bag for Our Six Weeks in Europe!
Rolling Carry-On / Underseat Carry-On / Dress / Tennis Shoes
Details….
Dress– I suggest sizing down! Mine is a small and it’s a tad big.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Rolling Carry-On– Mine is the 20″ one and I LOVE IT!
Underseat Carry-On– Fits perfectly under the seat and attaches to the top of rolling luggage. Genius!
Ruffled Top / Jeans / Leggings /Â Tennis Shoes / Necklace
Details….
Ruffled Top– Runs true to size and one of my FAVES! Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Top / Shorts /Â Leggings /Â Jeans /Â Tennis Shoes / Pumps
Details…
Top– Super cute and cozy! Runs big! Mine is an x-small.
Shorts– Great length and very comfortable! I suggest sizing down. Mine are a size 26.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Tank /Â Cardigan /Â Jeans /Â Leggings /Â Pumps /Â Tennis Shoes
Details…
Tank– THE BEST layering tank! Obsessed! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Cardigan– The perfect “little sweater”. Fit great and perfect for layering! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Tank /Â Cardigan /Â Leggings / Jeans / Skirt /Â Pumps /Â Tennis Shoes
Details…
Tank– A great “tee like” tank that is cozy and goes with everything! Runs a tad big. Mine is a small.
Cardigan– The perfect “little sweater”. Fit great and perfect for layering! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Skirt– Looks way dressier than it feels. Cute and cozy! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Tee / Jeans / Skirt /Â Leggings /Â Tennis Shoes /Â Pumps
Details…
Tee– Cute and cozy and such a great deal! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Skirt– One of my favorite skirts in my closet! A great price too! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Top /Â Jeans /Â Skirt /Â Pumps
Details…
Top– VERY flattering and comfortable! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Skirt– One of my favorite skirts in my closet! A great price too! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Ruffled Top /Â Jeans /Â Leggings /Â Tennis Shoes
Details…
Ruffled Top– Lightweight and cozy! Runs a tad big. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Top /Â Jeans /Â Skirt /Â Leggings /Â Tennis Shoes /Â Pumps
Details…
Top– A lightweight and soft blouse that coordinates with everything! Runs a tad big. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Skirt– Looks way dressier than it feels. Cute and cozy! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Tank / Denim Skirt / Ruffled Skirt /Â Tennis Shoes /Â Pumps /Â Necklace
Details…
Tank– The best basic white tank! Runs a tad big. Mine is a small.
Denim Skirt– The perfect denim skirt! I suggest sizing down. Mine is a 26 and I am 5’7.
Ruffled Skirt– I LOVE THIS SKIRT! So fun and cozy too! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Dress / Cardigan / Pumps / Tennis Shoes / Necklace
Details…
Dress– Soooo comfortable! I wear it all the time! I suggest sizing up! Mine is a medium.
Cardigan– The perfect “little sweater”. Fit great and perfect for layering! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Dress /Â Cardigan /Â Tennis Shoes /Â Pumps
Details…
Dress– Feels like you are wearing an oversized tee! Runs a tad big. Mine is a small.
Cardigan– The perfect “little sweater”. Fit great and perfect for layering! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Tunic /Â Leggings /Â Jeans /Â Tennis Shoes
Details…
Tunic– Easy and cozy! Runs big. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Leggings– My very favorite pair! So slimming! Runs true to size. Mine are a small.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Top / Dress / Tee / Jeans / Pumps / Tennis Shoes / Necklace
Details…
Top– I love it so much that I bought it in two colors! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Dress– Feels like you’re dressed down but looks so “fancy”! Runs small. Mine is a medium.
Tee– This tee fits SO good that I bought SIX!!! Runs TTS. Mine is a small.
Jeans– My current fave! They run a tad big so size down. Mine are a size 26 and I am 5’7.
Tennis Shoes– I am OBSESSED! So cozy and run true to size. I plan on wearing these a ton!
Pumps– I’m actually not bringing these but I wear them at home all the time! I’ve linked the cozy pumps I am bringing at the bottom of this post.
Skirt– I loved this skirt I ordered it in THREE colors! Fits true to size and is sooo cute and cozy!
Shoes I’m Packing…
Bags I’m Packing…
The Girl’s Carry-On Suitcases…
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
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Love this!! Thanks for taking the time to share all this…. It definitely inspires me to believe I can pack less haha!
This is amazing, but I am kind of worried for you that you’re bringing only one pair of shorts?! I am not sure which countries you are visiting though…
Wow, this is amazing!! I’d love to see how you fold everything to fit it all in your suitcase. Are you using packing cubes?
Love this! I’m amazed how much cute outfits you’ve packed in your carry on luggage! This is a skill I’ve yet to master. Another difficult thing to pack is makeup and toiletries. Can you share what you’ve packed in makeup and toiletries?
I’m very impressed! Don’t forget to leave room for all of your finds while traveling!!!! Have a safe trip!
It’s probably just me, but considering the temperatures Europe has had recently, jeans would not be on my list. Last year, anything in 80+ temps was torture in lightweight pants. But I love the minimalist wardrobe! We are going for 5 weeks next week and plan to have more heat sensitive clothes…rather than ones we would melt in. Good luck!