DandyWarhol
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hmm i always usually analyze what i pack, and a lot of it is how much i think im going to be buying when im travelling 
a good thing to do is bring clothes that you can make look different/change/dressup or down with a simple change of a sweater, shoes, accessory, hat, etc.
for example, a pair of black stovepipe jeans can look sophisticated with nice heels and a dressy shirt + blazer, while the same jeans and blazer (well, depending on how fancy the blazer is) can look less done up with flats (or any non-dressy shoe), a normal tshirt, sunnies, and maybe a cardigan under the blazer if its cold.
theeen the same basic tshirt and cardigan can work with other things you bring too, shorts, skirt, jeans, whatever.
so building your travelling wardrobe on itself is usually a pretty good plan.
then for jewelry and such, maybe some fun necklaces, a nice one in case you need to dress up, some bangles and bracelets, sunnies, one fancy pair (classic black hepburn ones and you cant go wrong) and a knock-around pair (karen walker is my favorite). if you wear earrings, bring some dangley ones but also some simple studs that can look great with anything.
the bag is key as well, i love bags that can work for more than one settings like marni and chloe, even marc jacobs. for day they can hold all the stuff you need about town and than at night you can bring whatever you need then, but still look nice.
later ill find some outfits i'd typically pack or something like it and post it here!
a good thing to do is bring clothes that you can make look different/change/dressup or down with a simple change of a sweater, shoes, accessory, hat, etc.
for example, a pair of black stovepipe jeans can look sophisticated with nice heels and a dressy shirt + blazer, while the same jeans and blazer (well, depending on how fancy the blazer is) can look less done up with flats (or any non-dressy shoe), a normal tshirt, sunnies, and maybe a cardigan under the blazer if its cold.
theeen the same basic tshirt and cardigan can work with other things you bring too, shorts, skirt, jeans, whatever.
so building your travelling wardrobe on itself is usually a pretty good plan.
then for jewelry and such, maybe some fun necklaces, a nice one in case you need to dress up, some bangles and bracelets, sunnies, one fancy pair (classic black hepburn ones and you cant go wrong) and a knock-around pair (karen walker is my favorite). if you wear earrings, bring some dangley ones but also some simple studs that can look great with anything.
the bag is key as well, i love bags that can work for more than one settings like marni and chloe, even marc jacobs. for day they can hold all the stuff you need about town and than at night you can bring whatever you need then, but still look nice.
later ill find some outfits i'd typically pack or something like it and post it here!
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This thread rocks!
and want to be able to take some of my new summer wardrobe on this trip. I want to look cute and fun but still show my personal style (pretty minimal, I like neutrals, especially balck, some colors such as plum, coral, violet, and various shades of blue, among other colors, are good to, I also like to add interesting details with jewelry and I love hats) and of course I need to be prepared for the weather... I also can only have one small suitcase. Activites include a ton of touring (walking mostly) inside and out, going out to dinner, shopping, and visiting places of worship. Does anyone have specific suggestions that are in the lower range of prices from places like H&M, Forever21, American Eagle, Zara and any other stores that are in that price range? By the way, I can't wear halters, tube tops, short shorts (mine don't have to be bermudas but they can't be too short), or anything that shows my cleavage or midriff because of my beliefs. Some of you are immensely helpful so any suggestions about specific pieces and combinations would be greatly appreciated as I am in a rut (plus getting advice is always good becuase some of the suggestions I never would've thought of on my own). Thanks in advance! 
