Confessions of A Former Over-Packer

Outfit Details: Banana Republic Elbow-Sleeve Featherweight Merino Wool Crew (size down) | Banana Republic Flare Print Skirt (comes in petite, regular, and tall lengths – size down) | Banana Republic Eryn Heeled Sandal (true to size) | Tory Burch Perry Tote | Banana Republic Necklace, Baublebar Gilded Leo Cuff, and Taudrey Engraved Roman Numeral Bracelet c/o  | Quay My Girl Sunglasses (more affordable, extremely similar pair here)

I’m a serial over-packer, but I’ve been trying to change my ways. On my last four trips, I’ve challenged myself to fit everything I need in one carry-on bag. While I’ve succeeded in squishing all of my things into a tiny bag, I now have the opposite problem: I haven’t been packing enough. I think it’s my brain’s not-so-subtle way of enabling my shopping habit because I’ve ended up buying clothes during my last few trips.

I may have traded one problem for another, but at least I scored a cute outfit on my recent trip to Create + Cultivate in Los Angeles! I had nothing to wear to the networking social the night before the conference, so Michelle, Teresa, and I headed to the Beverly Center for a quick shopping trip. We stumbled onto an amazing Banana Republic sale, and this outfit was one of my favorite purchases!

I have been the biggest fan of Banana Republic this season. Their Eryn Heeled Sandal is my most-worn pair of shoes over the past few months, and I’ve loved this elbow-sleeve featherweight merino wool crew and flare print skirt (comes in petite, regular, and tall lengths). They’re well-made, classically-designed, and extremely comfortable. While I originally bought this look for the Create + Cultivate party, it also accompanied me on my recent weekend trip to NYC and lunch in Tampa. It’s just too cute not to re-wear!

SHOP THIS BANANA REPUBLIC OUTFIT:

Outfit Details: Banana Republic Elbow-Sleeve Featherweight Merino Wool Crew (size down) | Banana Republic Flare Print Skirt (comes in petite, regular, and tall lengths – size down) | Banana Republic Eryn Heeled Sandal (true to size) | Tory Burch Perry Tote | Banana Republic Necklace, Baublebar Gilded Leo Cuff, and Taudrey Engraved Roman Numeral Bracelet c/o  | Quay My Girl Sunglasses (more affordable, extremely similar pair here)

I’ll figure out how to pack properly eventually…maybe. I’d love to hear your favorite packing tips! How do you make sure that you’re packing enough for your trip without over or under-packing? Leave a comment below, so that we can exchange tips!