OMG - I'm leaving for Paris in 38 days and haven't started packing! While this would not concern most people, it has me freaking out just a little bit. I need to get started... Here's a tentative list of what I have planned.
Large hard-sided suitcase (The fella is letting me borrow his ginormous suitcase again. Thanks, hon!)
12 dresses Leggings (black and gray)
1 pair of jeans Slate sport Mary Jane shoes
1 jacket Metallic wedge sandals
3 skirts Black multi-strap flat sandals
8 blouses 4 bras (black, nude, strapless, comfy)
2 cardigans (gray + white) 6 panties
Nightgown 2 pairs socks
4 scarves Tank tops (black, white, gray)
Toiletry bag Jewelry bag
Foldable shopping bag Wine glass/corkscrew kit
Water bottle Small fan
Hair straightener (What are the chances all of this will be less than 50 pounds?!?)
Carry-on bag (I really want to buy a weekender style tote from Vera Bradley for this.)
2 dresses Medicine + contacts + rx sunglasses
iPad + charger + keyboard + case Makeup
Pareo (use as a blanket or scarf if needed) Mini toiletry set
dSLR camera + portrait lens? + zoom lens?+ charger Neck pillow
Converter set + adapters set Instax camera + film
Scrapbook kit Stitching kit
Sketching kit Journaling kit
Umbrella
Cross-body purse (This is the one that I had monogrammed for my trip to Mexico.)
Wallet Headphones
Neck wallet for security Passport
Point and shoot camera Glasses
Sunglasses Odd items - lipstick, gum,
Any ideas? Any thoughts? Things to add? Things to delete? Things to pare down a bit? I considered bringing a swimsuit, but idk when I'd wear it. I also considered bringing fewer items, but I like to have options in what I can wear.
I would bring 8-10 dresses total, and plan on buying 2 or 3 while there. I'm not much for souvenirs (I count my photos, ticket stubs, takeaway menus etc as my souvenirs) but I like to buy a couple classic pieces at the start of my trip. That way you can wear them throughout the trip, and when you get back home, you'll think of the fabulous time you had in Paris! :)
ReplyDelete*when you wear them back home. Oops!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you're not the only that starts packing way early. My fiancé thinks I'm crazy, but laying everything out weeks before a trip helps me to not forget anything!
I would try to pare it down to a week's worth of clothing. I find that + all the crap i want to bring home (souvenirs, gifts, bottles of WINE :) ) is usually 50 pounds. Remember the weight of the ginormous suitcase also counts (I think mine is like 10 pounds by itself). I know it kind of stinks to have less versatility but, hellow shopping! You can also throw out some of your toiletries at the end of the trip to save more room in the luggage on the way home. Can you tell we always run into having too much in our bags? ;-o
ReplyDeleteCould you check with the place you're staying to see if they have a fan, corkscrew, some of these other items?
gee. i'm going to hawaii in 2.5 weeks. better start packing!! i'm going to use your list as a starting point. btw, i think you're way under 50 lbs.
ReplyDeleteI've started putting clothing for Paris in a basket as I finish laundry. The dresses are super lightweight, but I may need to pare down some. As I actually start packing, I'll monitor weight and room available. Expect pics of that process soon!
ReplyDeleteI always pack a spare change of clothing (at least undies) in case your suitcase does not arrive at the same time you do. I also pack ziplock bags in various sizes - they are always handy to have. Do you have a packable rain jacket? When we went to Paris in June it poured on us several times - both umbrella and jackets required. Lots of great scarves to buy in Paris and they are a great souvenir/gift etc.
ReplyDeleteI would probably bring more than one pair of pants, unless I was traveling in pants (and would therefore have two.) I do see the leggings listed, but was assuming those were for under dresses/skirts.
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