- Light-weight Tees - I love traveling with cotton-linen blend tees. They are breathable and comfortable.
- Sleeve Options - Make sure you pack a variety of sleeve lengths to cover all weather possibilities and dress codes.
- Neutral Colors - Tees and tanks in neutral colors will match everything.
- A Unifying Color - This is the key to versatility. Make sure everything matches (or goes with) one color. For me, this is navy (#navyornothing).
- Summer Dresses - Cotton-spandex dresses in solid colors are excellent summer travel staples. They can easily be dressed up or down for any occasion.
- Shorts - Shorts are great for warm days, but be warned they aren't appropriate for visiting churches and cathedrals (these pull-on shorts from J.Crew are supper comfy!).
Color, Texture, Pattern, and Shine
Finally add some interest to your basics and essential items with some great pops of color (
I am really loving yellow lately), diverse textures (like linen), interesting patterns, and shiny metallics! Finally, don't forget your
swimsuit and
cover up (and sunscreen of course) for Mediterranean beaches!