I can hardly believe this Friday that I get to go on a vacation with my parents and my sisters! I’m 54 years old and my parents are taking me on a trip!!! My mom turned 80 earlier this year and had decided in the year leading up to her birthday that a trip with her girls was how she wanted to celebrate. Then she felt bad about leaving my Dad home, so he’s coming along too. I’m not sure how excited he is about all of his female companions, but we keep telling him he’s traveling with the A-team: two of my sisters are nurses, one is a physical therapist, another works in communications and crisis management, and I’m a team mom who knows how important it is to always have snacks! We’re hoping we won’t give him any reasons to miss our brothers!
My parents booked us on a Viking River Cruise that begins in Amsterdam and ends in Basel. I’ve been packing my suitcase in my head for months and am committed to only bringing a rolling carryon and a tote bag. My sisters think I’m “too fancy” to make this happen, but ever since my first press trip when I was the only one to show up with a checked bag, I was so embarrassed that I’ve never checked a bag since.
On Instagram, I follow the account @stylepackgo. She says that you can pack for a 10-day trip if you have seven of the right pieces. Those are: 2 versatile tops, 1 cozy sweater, 1 dress or skirt, 1 tailored pair of jeans or trousers, a lighter weight skirt or pants, and a hero coat. I don’t think I can get to that level, but I’m pretty impressed with what I’ve pulled together so far. I probably will still have to edit a little bit, but I’m feeling pretty good about this round up. The only things not pictured are socks, undies, and my navy blue Quince sweater that is definitely coming with me.
White ruffle blouse // Denim puff-sleeve denim top // Stripe tee // Heart sweater // Navy and red knit top // Sweater vest
Gem necklace // Heart pendant // Gold bracelet // Gold earrings
Black dress // Shirt dress // Sneakers // Woven shoes // Red tote
Striped pants // Cap-toe flats // Jeans // White denim // Brown belt // Hooded rain coat
How did I do?
xo,
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