Shirt || Jeans || Flats || Belt || Bag || Sunglasses
When I went home for the holidays a few weeks ago, I over packed in a very major way. The weather forecast was all over the place and I was stumped on what to wear. If you happened to see a girl struggling with her stuffed weekender bag at the LaGuardia Airport, it very well could have been me. The most irritating thing… I didn’t wear most of what I brought anyways.
1: Chambray Shirt || 2: White Skinny Jeans || 3: Navy Striped Tee || 4: Tortoise Sunglasses || 5: Grey Sneakers || 6: Colorful Scarf || 7: Accent Earrings || 8: One-Piece Swimsuit || 9: Crossbody Bag || 10: Bright Sweater || 11: Navy Chino Shorts || 12: Weekender Bag
Packing for Florida in the winter can be hard! So you don’t make the same mistake I made, I thought long and hard about what I actually wore while I was there. The trick is to pick versatile pieces that you can mix and match with whatever the weather throws at you. Picking all from one color family definitely doesn’t hurt either.
- Chambray Shirt: Clearly, I’m very partial to this piece, but that’s only because of how functional it is. Whether you decide to wear it with jeans or shorts, a button-down is a great piece to layer or wear solo.
- White Jeans: Whoever said ‘no white after Labor Day’ didn’t live somewhere sunny all year round. Use a winter trip to break out your favorite pair of white skinnies before the official start of Spring.
- Navy Striped Tee: I have worn this shirt everywhere, Italy, Sweden, NYC, Florida. No matter where you are, it makes for the perfect top.
- Tortoise Sunglasses: It’s not called the Sunshine State for nothing. Even during the winter, the sun in Florida is as bright as ever and you need to protect your eyes. Your favorite tortoise pair will go with everything.
- Grey Sneakers: You probably won’t be getting as much beach time as you expect during the winter, so I would probably opt for a pair of sneakers or flats versus sandals. This grey suede pair of sneakers is insanely comfortable and still gives off those tropical vibes.
- Colorful Scarf: When I was home, I used this colorful scarf as a thin extra layer and beach cover up. It’s a little something I don’t leave home without!
- Accent Earrings: How fun are these bow earrings?! They are incredibly comfortable, but give a basic outfit a little bit of pizazz for a night out.
- One-Piece Swimsuit: If you find yourself at the beach this winter, why not wear a one-piece suit? It’s a bit more modest and, somehow, extremely appropriate for winter. This mint green color is just beautiful and will give the illusion of a sun-kissed glow.
- Crossbody Bag: Whenever I’m traveling, I exclusively bring crossbody bags to throw on. They carry all of my must-haves, but keep me hands free to enjoy the moment.
- Bright Sweater: This is another great layering piece that can be worn on its own or on top of a button down shirt. This periwinkle color will go with everything.
- Navy Chino Shorts: There is something so perfect about wearing a sweater with a crisp pair of navy shorts. It makes me feel like Summer is just around the corner.
- Weekender Bag: An oversized weekender will give you room for all of your clothes and toiletries, PLUS whatever you want to bring home from your trip. Just throw it in the overhead compartment or in the trunk of your car and you’re good to go!
This is a packing guide I can really take to heart. I’ll be popping back to Florida again this weekend for a quick trip to see my parents. I definitely won’t be overpacking for this visit and will be using this guide, pretty much, to a the letter. No matter where you’re going this winter, packing a few versatile pieces is always in style.
Love from NYC,
Katie