Even though it took me quite a while to pack for our recent trip to Ireland, I was really pleased with the options I had when I was there. We always do a lot of walking (sometimes 10+ miles a day), but I don’t want to be dressing solely for comfort. We also go out for dinner every night so I wanted to have a few dressier options. And let’s not forget, layers are important because you never know what the weather is going to be. After reviewing all the items I brought, I came up with three whole weeks of outfits! Now if only our vacation had been that long! 😉
Packing List:
1 pair of jeans (similar, similar)
1 pair of pants (I packed cords, but colored jeans or khakis might work, too) (similar, similar)
Black leggings (similar, similar)
Colored leggings (similar, similar)
1 skirt* (mine was in a comfy jersey knit) (similar, option)
1 dress*(similar, similar)
Solid color sweater (similar, similar)
Embellished sweater (similar, similar)
Patterned or graphic sweater (similar, similar)
Embellished sweatshirt (similar, similar)
Chambray (similar, similar)
1 black long sleeve tee (similar, similar)
1 colored long sleeve tee (similar, similar)
1 striped long sleeve tee (similar, similar)
Light jacket (similar, similar)
Black leather boots (similar, similar)
Converse tennis shoes (similar, similar)
*I suggest the skirt and dress are in the same/similar color palettes or neutral colors. My dress and skirt were black and white, but in different patterns making mixing and matching tops very easy.
I know I was only in Ireland for just under a week, but I actually came up with far more outfits from the clothes I packed. I decided to share all of them because a girl’s got to have options, right? I chose items for mixing and matching and for their ability to layer. It is nice to be prepared for whatever the weather could be. Many of these outfits could be made to work for warmer/cooler weather by adding or taking off a layer. I know that most of these outfits are particularly inventive and many of them rely on outfit formulas (only switching out a sweater or pants to create a different outfit), but they are all cute, functional for sightseeing and traveling, and will have you look put together.
1. Chambray with striped dress over top, leggings, and boots (or chambray over top dress for another option). I added a leopard belt to help define my waist when I wore this.
2. Striped dress with graphic sweater over top, leggings and boots
3. Striped dress, moto jacket, and tennis shoes
4. Striped dress, embellished sweatshirt, moto jacket, black boots
5. Striped dress, embellished sweater, burgundy leggings, and boots
6. Skirt, graphic sweater, leggings and boots
7. Skirt, jeweled collar sweater, leggings and boots
8. Skirt, chambray, leggings and boots
9. Skirt, green sweater, and boots
10. Skirt, long sleeved tee, and boots
11. Pants, chambray, boots or tennis shoes
12. Pants, graphic sweater, chambray, and boots
13. Pants, long sleeve tee, and tennis shoes
14. Pants, jeweled collar sweater, and boots
15. Pants, sweatshirt, and tennis shoes
16. Pants, striped tee, and boots
17. Jeans, jeweled collar sweater, and boots
18. Jeans, v-neck sweater and long sleeve tee underneath and boots
19. Jeans, longsleeve tee, sweatshirt and tennis shoes
20. Jeans, graphic sweater, and boots or tennis shoes
21. Jeans, long sleeve tee, moto jacket, and boots
You could easily use the black long sleeve tee for additional outfit options. I chose to use it as a layering piece. Some other potential add-ins to the suitcase would be another pair of jeans, heels or heeled booties, and a dressier dress for an evening out.
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