fashion gone prairie: Travel outfit #1: on the plane

this year, i am giving up the white christmas for a sunny one in phoenix! i decided i wanted to pack pieces that all could be mixed and matched, especially since i usually throw in pieces i love and end up packing a different outfit for everyday. my suitcase is always over the weight limit, and thats before i shop! so i am creating sets inspired by pieces similar to my own that i will be packing. this set here is for the plane ride. there are a few basic necessities for a successful travel wardrobe in here:

dark jeans- can be worn casually or dressy and its always important to have them in case of cooler weather
basic white tank- does it really need to be explained?
basic COMFORTABLE flats- made for travel, shopping, or exploring. they can also be worn casually or dressy

side note: shoes are some of the hardest things to pack because, at least for me, i always want to bring too many

satchel- a bigger bag to bring everything you need on the plane, or wherever you explore in your destination
draped cardigan- can be worn casually or dressy, and they are soo comfy! i have a deep purple one, it is a more basic colour yet it still bring great colour to the basic outfit
a skinny belt- try and bring one you can wear around you waist and hips, that way you only have to bring one and it can dress up outfits or the draped cardigan like i used here

there are a few necessities for the plane too

moisturizer- the plane can make your skin very dry, so try to minimize make up and maximize moisture
rosebud salve- cuticles, lips, elbows, they all need them!
reading material- cosmo is a must, duh! and sophie kinsella is a hilarious author, she wrote confessions of a shopaholic, her most known book series, but she has some really great ones like remember me
iphone- for music and games!

my next few sets will have a lot of these items repeated and a few more so we can learn how to pack without packing your entire wardrobe, and still having a ton of choices! you'll also notice i try and use pieces that can be worn both casually and dressy, it makes finding an outfit when you only have a suitcase full of clothes wayyyy easier!

Travel outfit #1: on the plane by dhirsch featuring skinny leg jeans