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The Heat Wave Travel Capsule ☀️
Built for Europe's hottest days with breathable natural fibers, technical dresses, lightweight layers, and pieces that actually perform after hours of sightseeing. This dress-forward capsule was inspired by my experiences traveling through Havana, Mexico, and Paris during extreme heat.

The Heat Wave Travel Capsule ☀️ Built for Europe's hottest days with breathable natural fibers, technical dresses, lightweight layers, and pieces that actually perform after hours of sightseeing. This dress-forward capsule was inspired by my experiences traveling through Havana, Mexico, and Paris during extreme heat.

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REI Co-op Savanna Trails Dress | REI Co-op | REI

Ultra Stretch AIRism Dress | UNIQLO (US)

ExOfficio Women's Give-N-Go 2.0 Full-Cut Briefs - XS - White | Target

2-Pack Bracelets | H&M (US, CA, MX)

Alilang Nylon Crescent Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap Lightweight Casual Shoulder Bag | Target

New relaxed linen T-shirt in stripe | J. Crew US

Scallop-trim tank top in ramie | J. Crew US

100% Organic Cotton Gauze Tiered Maxi Dress | Quince

SPANX AirEssentials® Drawstring Maxi Tank Dress | Spanx

Sail Linen Pant | Aritzia

Chambray Button-Up Shirt (Women) | Nordstrom | Nordstrom

Smartwool Performance Run Zero Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Women's | REI Co-op | REI

Cooling Anti-Chafe Underwear 5 inch Beige Shorts for women | Thigh Society

Women's Merino Bra | Unbound Merino | Unbound Merino

Patagonia Maipo Low-Impact Bra | REI Co-op | REI

Thermoregulating TempSync™ Wireless Scoop Bra | ThirdLove

Kizik Siena Hands-Free Walking Sneaker in Pristine/bright White at Nordstrom, Size 8 | Nordstrom

White TENCEL™ Modal Slouch V-Neck Vest | Next US

Linen Blend Utility Shirt Jacket (Women) | Nordstromrack | Nordstrom Rack

Day Out Sleeveless Dress (Women) | Nordstrom | Nordstrom

Mixed stone and bead necklace | J. Crew US

Chunky mixed-bead necklace | J. Crew US

Italian Handwoven Leather Mini Shoulder Bag | Quince

Silky scarf | J.Crew Factory

Chain necklace with hammered pendant | J.Crew Factory

Birkenstock Papillio by Birkenstock Glenda Platform Sandal | DSW

Oversized square-frame sunglasses | J.Crew Factory

Almond oval sunglasses | J.Crew Factory

Coin Cluster Large Hoop Earrings | Madewell

Midi crinkle skirt | J. Crew US

Classic Fall Europe Carry-On Capsule 🍂✈️

Inspired by my 13-day Paris and Northern Europe cruise, this updated Travelista 12 capsule uses my 4-3-2-2-1 packing method, with a matching set in place of a dress.

Includes a cold-weather mini capsule for rainy European destinations, comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones, and versatile cruise evening outfits.

Shop the pieces featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide here!

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Fall Europe Carry-On Capsule 🍂✈️

12 pieces, 2 shoes, and plenty of outfit combinations for fall in Europe!

I'm using my Travelista 12 packing method (4-3-2-2-1) to build a stylish, practical carry-on wardrobe:

4 tops
3 bottoms
2 mid-layers
2 outerwear
1 dress

2 shoes and accessories

Think cozy layers, a classic trench, leather jacket, and rich fall colors like burgundy and chocolate brown.

From sightseeing to dinners out, see how these 12 pieces mix and match for warmer days, cooler weather, and everything in between.

Shop the capsule here

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FALL EUROPE MINI-CAPSULE ADD-ONS 🍂

Cruise, cold-weather and rainy-day pieces to supplement a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe, including the add-ons featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

Sometimes your core travel wardrobe needs a few extras for a specific part of the trip. Think dressier cruise looks, casual onboard pieces, packable rain layers or added warmth for colder days.

Shop the fall Europe cruise + weather add-ons here.

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FALL EUROPE ACCESSORIES 🍂

Scarves, bags, jewelry and finishing pieces for a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe, including the accessories featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

Accessories are one of my favorite ways to make a small travel wardrobe feel more interesting. A silk scarf, textured bag or a little jewelry can bring in color, pattern and a sense of the destination without taking up much room in your carry-on.

Shop the fall travel accessories here.

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FALL EUROPE FOOTWEAR 🍂

Sneakers, ankle boots and waterproof footwear for a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe, including the shoes featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

For Europe, I look for shoes that can handle plenty of walking while still working with the clothes I’m packing. For fall, that usually means a comfortable sneaker plus a boot, with waterproof options for destinations where rain is likely.

Shop the fall travel shoes + boots here.

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FALL EUROPE TRAVEL DRESSES 🍂

Midi dresses and matching sets for a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe, including the pieces featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

I love a dress for travel because it’s an easy one-piece outfit that can go from sightseeing to dinner with a simple change of shoes or layers. For fall, I look for midi lengths, packable fabrics and colors or prints that work with the jackets, sweaters and shoes I’m already bringing.

Shop the fall travel dresses + matching sets here.

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FALL EUROPE OUTERWEAR 🍂

Jackets, trenches and rain layers for a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe, including the pieces featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

For fall travel, I look for outerwear that works with multiple outfits while also making sense for the weather. Think lightweight leather and suede jackets, classic trenches and packable rain layers for cooler, wetter destinations.

Shop the fall travel outerwear here.

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My Mini Travel Laundry Kit 🧺
Everything I use for sink laundry while traveling: detergent sheets, braided clothesline, sink stopper + a PackTowl for squeezing out excess water so clothes dry faster. Small enough for a carry-on and perfect for getting more wear out of a travel capsule. A laundry bag is my most forgotten item so I’ve included that as well. ✈️
Outfit details linked too!

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FALL EUROPE TRAVEL BOTTOMS 🍂

Jeans, trousers and midi skirts that work for a fall carry-on wardrobe — including the pieces featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus a few alternatives.

The goal: bottoms you can wear multiple ways, walk comfortably in and pair with the majority of the tops and layers you pack.

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FALL EUROPE MID-LAYERS 🍂

Lightweight sweaters and cardigans for a fall Europe carry-on wardrobe — including the pieces featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide plus additional options.

For fall travel, I look for sweaters that add warmth without adding a lot of bulk. Think cashmere, merino and lightweight knits that can layer easily under a jacket or coat.

Shop the sweaters + cardigans here.

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FALL EUROPE TRAVEL TOPS 🍂

The tops featured in my Fall Europe Carry-On Packing Guide + a few additional options.

I look for pieces that are comfortable enough for long sightseeing days but still work for dinner, layer easily under sweaters and jackets, and coordinate with multiple bottoms.

Shop the button-downs, tees, blouses and merino base layer here.

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The red sweater changes everything. ❤️

I started with simple fall basics — wide-leg jeans, a striped button-down and a classic trench — but the red cashmere is the piece that completely transforms the looks.
Wear it on its own, layer it over the button-down, tie it around your shoulders or toss it over the trench and suddenly the same outfit feels completely different.
All four Quince pieces are linked here.
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4 pieces, so many ways to wear them.
I built these French-girl-inspired fall looks around four Quince pieces: wide-leg jeans, a striped button-down, red cashmere sweater and classic trench.

❤️The red cashmere ended up being the piece that completely changed the looks. Wear it, layer it, tie it around your shoulders and suddenly the same basics feel completely different.
All four pieces are linked here.
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French-girl fall, four pieces, so many ways to wear them. 🇫🇷🍂

I built these looks around four Quince pieces: wide-leg jeans, a striped button-down, red cashmere sweater and classic trench.

The red cashmere ended up being the piece that completely changed the looks. Wear it, layer it, tie it around your shoulders or waist and suddenly the same basics feel completely different.
All four pieces are linked here.
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How I Packed my Mediterranean Cruise mini-capsule as part of my carry on for 10 days of travel.
Shop my Mediterranean Cruise mini Capsule! These are the exact travel outfits, dresses, linen pieces, and layers I packed for 10 days in Europe—all in one carry-on. Perfect for Europe cruises.

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How I Packed a Mediterranean Cruise in One Carry-On
Shop my Mediterranean Cruise Capsule! These are the exact travel outfits, dresses, linen pieces, and layers I packed for 10 days in Europe—all in one carry-on. Perfect for Europe cruises and shoulder-season travel.

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Cruise Mini Capsule ☀️⚓️
The activity-specific pieces that complete my Europe cruise capsule. Swimwear, flip flops, a packable tote, lightweight layers, workout clothes, and optional formal night pieces, everything you need for pool days, sea days, and evenings without overpacking.

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Mediterranean Cruise Core Capsule ✨
The 10-piece foundation of my Europe cruise capsule wardrobe: 3 dresses, 3 tops, 2 bottoms, and 2 layers designed to mix, match, and take you from port days to dinners onboard—all in one carry-on.

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Anthropologie had so many great travel pieces, I built an entire Europe travel capsule while I was there. ✈️
I recently popped into Anthropologie for the first time in a while and realized I could build an entire late-summer 10 piece Europe capsule in about twenty minutes. That's the beauty of a dress-forward capsule. It doesn't require a ton of coordination, but you still end up with a wardrobe that feels pretty, practical, and very European.

Mediterranean Cruise Capsule ☀️⚓️

One thoughtfully planned capsule for pool days, historic ports, sea days, and evenings onboard. This dress-forward cruise wardrobe is built around versatile pieces that mix, match, and rewear beautifully across multiple destinations—proving you don’t need multiple wardrobes for a cruise, just a smarter system.

Perfect for Mediterranean cruises, Europe itineraries, and carry-on-only travel. ✨ 🌊 🚢

One carry-on. Multiple destinations. ✈️🇮🇹🇫🇷🇵🇹
This capsule was designed to work across Europe, from classic cities to the Mediterranean—using a neutral foundation with destination-inspired colors and accents. Shop every piece below.

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The hardest-working bottoms in my summer carry-on. These Summer Transit Trouser picks go from the airport to sightseeing, aperitivo, and beyond.

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The summer travel sandals I recommend most. 👟👡

These are my favorite sandals for summer travel, all chosen with comfort, versatility, and style in mind. Perfect options to complete your Europe Carry-On travel capsule.
Shop my picks below. ✈️

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The summer travel sneakers I recommend most. 👟👡
When I'm packing a travel capsule wardrobe for Europe, I start with what I call my 20K-Step Shoe, the pair I trust for long sightseeing days, cobblestones, and public transit.
These are my favorite sneakers for summer travel, all chosen with comfort, versatility, and style in mind.
Shop my picks below. ✈️

These are my favorite sandals for summer travel, all chosen with comfort, versatility, and style in mind. Perfect options to complete your Europe Carry-On travel capsule.
Shop my picks below. ✈️

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The pieces from my Euro-Chic Summer Travel Capsule ✈️
This collection is built around versatile separates, lightweight layers, comfortable walking shoes, and accessories that work across multiple destinations.
Think city sightseeing, train days, dinners out, changing weather, and carry-on travel, all without overpacking.
These are the types of pieces I look for when building a summer capsule that can mix, match, layer, and repeat effortlessly throughout a trip.

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🇮🇹 What I Packed for 10 Days in Italy + the South of France 🇫🇷

These are the pieces that made the cut for Rome, Sorrento, Taormina, Florence, and Provence—all packed in a carry-on.

My goal is always the same: versatile pieces that can be mixed, matched, layered, and reworn throughout the trip.

I’ve linked the exact items (or similar alternatives) from my travel capsule here

My airport outfit philosophy:
Your transit outfit should be part of your travel capsule—not a completely separate category.
I’d rather wear polished, rewearable pieces that can work for the actual trip than pack a thick matching travel set I’ll only wear once.
This “transit trouser” formula is one of my favorites for Europe: comfortable enough for long travel days but elevated enough to rewear throughout the trip.
Linked the full outfit details ✈️

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The dresses, outfits, shoes, and accessories from my Dress-Forward Europe Capsule are all linked here ✈️

The goal with this capsule wasn’t packing more.

It was building outfits that actually work together:
• dresses that serve different purposes
• easy day-to-night styling
• pieces that repeat well
• lighter packing with more outfit options

This is the exact kind of wardrobe I build for summer trips to Europe, Mediterranean travel, and multi-destination itineraries.

Think:
coastal dinners, city walking days, café mornings, museum afternoons, and warm evenings where you still want to feel put together.

You’ll find:
• statement dresses
• shirt dresses
• sporty/comfort dresses
• capsule basics
• accessories
• shoes
• layering pieces

Everything linked here works together intentionally so getting dressed on your trip feels easier ✨

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The simplest carry-on airport outfit formula - is 4 pieces that you will rewear during your trip as part of your travel capsule. A transit trouser + breathable lightweight tee+ mid layer + light jacket

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The secret to a carry on friendly airport outfit - wear what you will wear during your trip. Simple, comfortable layers.

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Cruise capsule add-ons for Europe summer travel

Your core capsule stays the same—this is just the add-on.

For cruises, I layer in:
• swim + cover-ups
• 1–2 evening looks
• simple accessories

Lightweight extras that complete your Europe cruise travel wardrobe without overpacking.

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Summer travel accessories for Europe

Accessories are what make your outfits feel different.

Same dress, different look.

• bags
• jewelry
• scarves

Versatile accessories that elevate outfits and add variety to your Europe summer travel wardrobe without overpacking.

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Summer travel shoes for Europe

You don’t need 5 pairs of shoes—just the right 2–3.

My formula:
• 1 sneaker (your 20K step shoe)
• 1 neutral sandal
• 1 optional dressy pair

Comfortable, versatile shoes that work across your entire Europe travel wardrobe.

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Summer travel layers for Europe

Even in summer—you need layers.

These are my go-to:
• lightweight jackets
• easy cardigans
• modern vests

Versatile, lightweight layers for cool mornings, flights, and evenings across Europe—without adding bulk.

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