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Packing Sudoku: Europe in May. One Grid, Multiple Temperatures.

The goal of this system is flexibility. With the same core pieces you can adjust for warmer afternoons, cooler mornings, and chilly cities simply by layering strategically.

Featured pieces:
trench jacket • pink cardigan • white tee • black skirt • travel sneakers

Spring travel wardrobe
Packing Sudoku
Capsule travel wardrobe
European travel outfits
Carry-on packing

Packing Sudoku: Europe in May. One Grid, Multiple Temperatures. The goal of this system is flexibility. With the same core pieces you can adjust for warmer afternoons, cooler mornings, and chilly cities simply by layering strategically. Featured pieces: trench jacket • pink cardigan • white tee • black skirt • travel sneakers Spring travel wardrobe Packing Sudoku Capsule travel wardrobe European travel outfits Carry-on packing

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Marcella Raven Cotton Poplin Maxi Skirt in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small | Nordstrom

Linen Pocket Maxi Dress | Banana Republic (US)

SANDRO Textured knit cardigan in Ecru at Nordstrom, Size X-Large | Nordstrom

Chinti & Parker Cloud Cashmere Open Cardigan in Pink Marl at Nordstrom, Size X-Small | Nordstrom

The Sak Los Feliz Large Tote Leather Bag in Woven Black at Nordstrom | Nordstrom

Penelope Chilvers Chico Espadrille Flat in Khaki at Nordstrom, Size 6Us | Nordstrom

FRAME The Ladder Pointelle Short Sleeve Cashmere Sweater in Cream at Nordstrom, Size Medium | Nordstrom

EVEREVE Women's Walton Striped Bandana, Blue | Evereve

A Emery - Kinto Leather Flip Flops - Black | NET-A-PORTER (US)

Eileen Fisher Linen Jersey Tank Top | Bloomingdale's (US)

levi's Wedgie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans in Patina Forever Wedgie at Nordstrom, Size 26 28 | Nordstrom

Aritzia Women's The Lodge Pant in White | Medium | Aritzia

EILEEN French Blue, Superluxe | Frank & Eileen

FRANKIE4 Nat III Tumbled Leather Sneakers - 5 | Dillard's

Italian Leather Crossbody Bag | Eileen Fisher

Aritzia Women's The Davis Trench Coat in Marcona Beige | Large | Aritzia

Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt | COS (US)

Lili Tote - Black Pebbled | Anine Bing

Constance Cashmere Crewneck Sweater | Bergdorf Goodman

CLARE V. Women's Bandana, Tan | Evereve

Modern Citizen Eames Cotton Wool Button Cardigan in Heather Grey at Nordstrom, Size Medium | Nordstrom

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Travel day outfit: black cardigan, jacket, ponte pants, and boots (wear your boots on the plane to save space). I always bring lightweight slippers so I can take them off as soon as I’m seated.

You’ll also see a few pieces that are not for safari at all — like the black sweater. Those are for the city and vineyard portion of the trip, where evenings are cooler and outfits get a little more polished.

Blue skirt: polo Ralph Lauren wrapped midi skirt
Backpack: Amazon CLUCI Leather Backpack for Women Anti-theft Fashion Ladies Travel Backpack Purse Vintage Large Shoulder Bags Two-Toned
Brown

Exactly what I packed in my carry-on. And how I pack itt

Suitcase, toiletry bag, and the clothing pieces from my packing grid are all linked here so you can see exactly what fits inside.
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** the shirt is from an Australia store Sheike that I can’t link here. MIRAGE SHIRT