Mix and Match Outfits for Travel Using the 8 Piece Essentials Packing List

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by alex | on September 5th, 2012 | 19 comments

Travel Essentials Packing List: Style-Mix

Many backpackers choose to pack light with a carry on size backpack and minimal travel clothes. Both Erica from OverYonderlust and Brandy from Its One World Travel use less than 10 clothing items on their backpacking trips.

This travel outfit style-mix shows you how to mix and match the 8 Piece Travel Essentials Packing List. After wearing the same womens travel clothing for a few months, you may need some inspiration to mix and match outfits for travel. Check out this Travel Essentials Style-Mix to create fresh new travel outfits!

Here are 25 style ideas that you can create with just 8 pieces of womens travel clothing!

Essentials Packing List: Style-Mix

Leggings are a great multi-purpose item! You can use them for added warmth, pants, or pijamas. A basic set of black leggings is wearable with anything. Choose a thin microfiber type fabric and even the cheapest leggings will practically come out dry from the washing machine. Ideal!

Womens Travel Clothing Little Black Travel Dress

If you only pack one dress, make it a little black travel dress. Top with a tank or cover up with a button down top. Style it up for a night out or make it casual for day. Every girl needs to pack at least one dress as part of their backpacking clothing.

Womens Travel Clothing Travel Skirt

Whether you choose a flirty mini like this one or a more flowy and relaxed style, a plain black skirt is a good alternative if you want to pack light and still have the option to wear a dress once in a while. Choose a basic black one and pair it with a black top to make a Little Black Travel Dress!

Womens Travel Clothing Travel Shorts Shorts are also another travel essential if you’re traveling to warmer climates. Whether you choose to only carry the shorts from your convertible pants, capri length, or shorter shorts; they’re very versatile can go days without a washing. If you choose the shorter length like shown above, add some leggings in more conservative areas. Womens Travel Clothing Cargo pants for women Many girls hate convertible pants for women and would much rather travel with jeans. However, you should include a relaxed and comfortable set of pants that can double up as trekking pants in your travel wardrobe. Certain style of cargo pants can be stylish and cute. The best thing is the fabric – can go forever without washing or looking dirty!

Hope this Travel Essentials Style-Mix helps to give you ideas about how to keep your clothing fun and fresh and mix and match outfits for travel!

To see how to mix and match 4 pieces of clothes check out the Minimalista Style Mix using the items from the Minimalist Packing List.

Did you think you could travel with just 8 pieces of travel clothing? Please share any comments or feedback! Travel Fashion Girl is also looking for travel advice contributors if you’d like to share your own Style-Mix!

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Lety Tuesday - 14 / 05 / 2013 Reply

I am traveling to Mexico city next week. I read that shorts and thight clothes are not ok. I was taking leggins as is the rainy season, but now I am having second thoughts. Help please!
- alex Wednesday - 15 / 05 / 2013 Reply
  
  Hi Lety, thanks for your comment! Mexico city is a very modern city and you'll see many local fashionistas and hipsters. The Condesa and Roma areas in particular will leave you wishing you brought your coolest clothes from home. You can most definitely wear leggings and skinny jeans/jeggings. I think when it says to avoid anything tight, think more along the lines of a clothing item that is overly fitted in your rear or bust area ;-) Shorts are actually ok however if they're very short you're rolling solo in some areas you may receive unwanted looks. Obviously shorts that are very short and revealing are never a good idea. I'd pack a pair if I were you, feel out the vibe and worse case, wear them over your leggings! The best way to wear shorts is to balance them out with a longer sleeve top ;-) Any of these looks work in Mexico City (except Escondido): http://travelfashiongirl.com/what-to-pack-for-mexico/ Hope this helps! Mexico City is an AWESOME city ;-)
Lisa Wednesday - 20 / 03 / 2013 Reply

Oh my! I have been googling and imaging minimalist wardrobe all day. Bonzai!! I am not going to "keep", "toss" "donate"... i am going to toss my entire closet and going on a quest for these oh so versatile pieces. Heck, in my walk in closet of over 100 items, of which I wear maybe 10... This will be so awesome!
- alex Thursday - 21 / 03 / 2013 Reply
  
  That's so great to hear :-) I'm happy this helps! It's really helped me to let go of the hundreds of the clothing items I was hoarding in my storage. Check out the latest packing list ensembles: http://travelfashiongirl.com/functional-and-fashion-packing-list/
Jane Saturday - 09 / 03 / 2013 Reply

Thank you so much for this, I am terrible at mixing and matching so this gives me some great ideas :) Anyway that you could tell me where you found that dress? It would be perfect for my upcoming trip to europe :)
- alex Tuesday - 12 / 03 / 2013 Reply
  
  Hi Jane, glad you enjoyed this list :-) The dress has been sold out for some time but it was from crumpetengland.com. Check out modcloth.com for great dress options found in my new packing lists: http://travelfashiongirl.com/functional-and-fashion-packing-list/ Thanks for reading :-)
  - Jane Tuesday - 12 / 03 / 2013 Reply
    
    thanks Alex!
Katara Thursday - 21 / 02 / 2013 Reply

Where do you find leggings that fit? The ones I've tried always stretch out in the crotch making me feel like I'm a duck waddling along. I never wear leggings alone but can't imaging the waddle with a cute pair of shorts or a shorter skirt.
- alex Wednesday - 27 / 02 / 2013 Reply
  
  Hi Katara, the trick is to wear leggings with tunics so you have a bit of extra coverage in all the right places ;-) Alternatively, you can find leggings that are "legging" type material but have a more structured pant style cut that won't result in the stretched out crotch which is the crappy part of leggings. check out this post on Tunics :-) http://travelfashiongirl.com/travel-wardrobe-essentials-womens-tunics/
Lyndee Monday - 26 / 11 / 2012 Reply

I have been looking all over for cute cargo pants! What brand are the ones pictured? They are very cute. LOVE the fashion tips as well. I am hoping to do some traveling soon :)
- alex Tuesday - 27 / 11 / 2012 Reply
  
  These are BKE Dakota Convertible Pants. Although sold out they were on Buckle.com. Love the look of these too. Let me know if you find some your like! Thanks for reading :-)
Bianca Saturday - 20 / 10 / 2012 Reply

Great tips! I always travel on planes in a dress with leggings. It's at least as comfortable as tracksuit pants but much more versatile. Generally I'm traveling from a cold Melbourne winter to somewhere warm so when I get to my destination I can just take off the leggings & I'm ready to go. http://dayjaunts.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/queenscliff-searoad-ferries-high-tea-on.html?m=1
- alex Sunday - 21 / 10 / 2012 Reply
  
  Love the idea about layering a dress over leggings for a plane ride! Beats changing outfits, just remove and you're ready to go. thanks for the tip :-)
Cassie Monday - 24 / 09 / 2012 Reply

I have seriously studied how to travel with less clothes, and have taken a carry on for my annual week in Maine. But, there is now way I would wear shorts that short. I am going to Germany and Poland next summer, for 13 days and was considering taking a duffle, instead of a carry on. But, maybe I can get by with just a carry on, after all. I do take a personal item, with my netbook, travel info. like tickets and itineraries, and plastic zipper bag of toiletries, as well as a book and my MP3 player.
- alex Tuesday - 25 / 09 / 2012 Reply
  
  Hi Cassie, thanks for commenting! Ha, don't worry all the clothing is just meant to represent an item. shorts can be longer or shorter - it's just up to the individual. Or if you go to a colder place, maybe you pack more pants and no shorts. You just have to adjust the lists and items for your own needs :-) Yes it's nice to travel Europe without wheels - I used a duffle/wheel bag when I went in 2008. Found it nice to have access to both features. A carry on for 13 days sounds doable especially because you'd probably only need travel size toiletries - they can usually last a couple of weeks. safe travels! Thanks for reading! :-)
trip styler Thursday - 06 / 09 / 2012 Reply

love this mix. it's true. you don't have to pack much to look good. i've been traveling with a carry-on for 3+ years and I haven't once sacrificed style.
- alex Friday - 07 / 09 / 2012 Reply
  
  that's awesome! yes, it's just about choosing the right pieces. find myself to be more creative with less options :-)
  - Adriana Wednesday - 26 / 09 / 2012 Reply
    
    Totally true. Too many options make simple decisions much more difficult! Packing smart is the way to go. I unfortunately, throw a bunch of things I "enjoy wearing" and just hope* things come together. Definitely going to start using this site to eliminate half of the stuff I never wear anyway while overseas! Trekking it all is such a headache.
    - alex Wednesday - 26 / 09 / 2012 Reply
      
      Thanks Adriana! I think people get more creative with their outfits at home or traveling when they have less clothes - I know I do! :-)

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