Chic Ideas For Customizing Your Style When You Travel
It’s all too easy to feel like you’re trapped into a certain look when you’re traveling. There’s only so much room for clothes in a suitcase, and the more bags you bring, the more money you have to spend before you even get to where you want to go. As trips progress, you quickly run out of options for outfits, unless you want to spend your limited vacation time at a dry cleaner.
Don’t let yourself feel this way ever again by trying out some easy tips to help you customize your style while you’re traveling. You’ll be able to get more creative without stuffing more things into your favorite suitcase, and you’ll never feel the need to keep track of outfit plans. By throwing a little twist into your normal packing routine, you’ll learn how to arrive in style and leave in it too.
Pack Some Scarves
Scarves are the ultimate fashion accessory because they’re so comfy and affordable. They’re something you especially have to pack if you’re traveling somewhere where it’s a little chilly or even cold. Scarves work as an accent piece if it ends up being warmer than you thought it’d be, and they’re a practical lifesaver if the temperature starts dropping. Plus you can reuse them without needing to wash them, so one or two scarves can last you a whole trip.
Bring a Statement Jacket
If you’re used to traveling, you’re probably already in the habit of bringing a jacket or sweatshirt to the airport because let’s face it, airports are either a sauna or a freezer. It’s better to have something to keep you warm than risk freezing during your trip! Before your next vacation, take a second look at the jacket you’re bringing. It could help you customize your style more than you think.
Wearing one or two high-quality fashion pieces could make you a trendsetter without breaking the bank, and wearing a nice jacket is a great place to start. Jackets are easily reusable without needing to wash them, and they can be coordinated with multiple outfits. One of the most durable and longest lasting types of jackets is the leather jacket, so read up on the best kinds of leather and invest in a leather jacket that can transform your travel style.
Pack by Color
Coordinating outfits with your personal style can be much easier to do if you think of packing by color and not by the overall look of each outfit. Look at your closet and see which colors stand out to you the most to see what you naturally like to wear. Then pack it! If you’re lost, try to pack with monochrome colors to improve all your travel outfits. You’ll be able to throw everything together without separating out different outfits for each day of your trip.
Buy at Each Stop
Another way to make your style more authentic is to utilize clothing from where you’re traveling to. Imagine you’re vacationing in New York City where there are many different towns and places to visit. Instead of buying the stereotypical souvenirs like keychains or snow globes, get one piece of clothing from each town or part of town that you visit. Then use a new one each day in your outfits to create a look that’s always fresh and new.
Switch Up Your Jewelry
It’s easy to forget to pack jewelry until there’s not much room left in your suitcase. It’s not really a necessity, but you also don’t want to leave home without it. Try using a minimalist style for jewelry while you’re traveling. It’s easy to learn how to wear minimal jewelry that still makes a statement, so after reading up on some tips, you can pack light without compromising how you’ll look while away from home.
Customizing your style when you travel doesn’t have to be a challenge. Sometimes to freshen up your look or make it more personalized, all you have to do is leave the chunky necklaces at home or invest in a durable, reusable piece of clothing. The key is to never lose track of your personal style and always be ready to try something new. Switching up just one part of your look could bring you to the travel style you’ve always dreamed of.
About the Author
Kacey Mya is a lifestyle blogger for The Drifter Collective – an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. Throughout her life, she has found excitement in the world around her. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations, cultures, and styles while communicating these endeavors through her passion for writing and expression. Her love for the world around her is portrayed through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.
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January 12, 2018Scarves are actually a really good idea and can come in handy for accessorizing with other articles. I am always cold and I like that idea of packing a trendy jacket. I think it’s a great idea to pick up some clothing along your travels to remember your trip.
View CommentJocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place
January 12, 2018I try my absolute best to pack as light as I can and just bring a jacket or two that will help me change my look. Accessories do so much for an outfit and it’s going to help you make your look more complete especially when traveling!
View CommentBlair Villanueva
January 11, 2018Scarves are my lifesavers. I always bring 2 or 3 scarves especially during summer trips. They are goos as my top or dresses.
View CommentEvelyn | PathofPresence.com
January 10, 2018Love these tips – they are wonderful. Thank you! I too love accessorizing with scarfs and jewelery. Change it up <3
View CommentSachin Kumar
January 10, 2018Yes it is very true to keep ourself free from a certain look while travelling as you don’t want to carry more and heavy items. But these tips are good enough to keep ourself changing and stylish.
View CommentMy Dee Dee's Diary
January 9, 2018I really like the idea of packing scarves for my trips. Although I do usually pack a statement jacket, I always thought it would be too hot to pack scarves but will think about it.
View CommentTasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
January 9, 2018I love bringing a scarf with me. They have so many amazing uses when traveling. My favorite are blanket scarfs. I can use it to keep me warm during a flight or to use as a statement piece with my outfit.
View CommentOla Broom
January 9, 2018These are all practical ways to look chic while traveling. The other good thing is that they don’t weigh down your luggage much.
View CommentChristie Brown
January 9, 2018These are great tips! I’m planning a holiday to The Whitsundays mid-year so this post came at a perfect time. I’m all about effortless, authentic style, especially when travelling. 🙂 x
View CommentRose
January 9, 2018I don’t have many scarves but I read how these are great to pack to keep you warm on your flight too. I would probably shop for a local item or two but don’t want to bank on that because it could get out of hand.
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