Comments on: Packing Light: Olympic Gold-Medal Layering http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/ Famous Among Dozens Thu, 23 May 2013 18:28:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Catherine http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247940 Catherine Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:16:00 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247940 I love these packing light posts! They always inspire me to pack more efficiently and remember less is more!! I love these packing light posts! They always inspire me to pack more efficiently and remember less is more!!

]]> By: Maren http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247659 Maren Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:51:05 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247659 Oh, Maggie, I went to a wedding in Minneapolis a few weekends ago and thought you would have been so proud of my carry-on luggage packing skills (that I forgot to buy 3oz bottles and had to check the bag in the end was totally my fault). I wore a black peasant blouse, grey cardigan, black leggings, khaki skirt, woven blue-grey print scarf and flat metallic sandals on the plane out of SFO, and stripped all the hot stuff off once I hit the MN humidity. Those sandals plus a pair of wedges got me through the whole trip, plus a pair of Capezio dance capris, a few tissue-weight tees for sleeping in a shared hotel room and hungover brunch, and two very foldable dresses for the rehearsal dinner and wedding (and a clutch that matched both). Besides the obvious skirt/leggings uniform, my layering tip has just been to accustom my feet to wearing cute flat sandals in any reasonable weather (ie not snow). That way I never have to worry about socks or bulky shoes, and I always get a new pair of bronze or gold sandals each year that go with everything, And I own seven pairs of black leggings. Oh, Maggie, I went to a wedding in Minneapolis a few weekends ago and thought you would have been so proud of my carry-on luggage packing skills (that I forgot to buy 3oz bottles and had to check the bag in the end was totally my fault). I wore a black peasant blouse, grey cardigan, black leggings, khaki skirt, woven blue-grey print scarf and flat metallic sandals on the plane out of SFO, and stripped all the hot stuff off once I hit the MN humidity. Those sandals plus a pair of wedges got me through the whole trip, plus a pair of Capezio dance capris, a few tissue-weight tees for sleeping in a shared hotel room and hungover brunch, and two very foldable dresses for the rehearsal dinner and wedding (and a clutch that matched both).

Besides the obvious skirt/leggings uniform, my layering tip has just been to accustom my feet to wearing cute flat sandals in any reasonable weather (ie not snow). That way I never have to worry about socks or bulky shoes, and I always get a new pair of bronze or gold sandals each year that go with everything, And I own seven pairs of black leggings.

]]> By: abby http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247656 abby Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:07:02 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247656 i work in a more formal company - jackets often required. when i travel to other offices, i bring 2 knee-length lined sateen cotton (summer) or wool crepe (winter) pencil skirts (J. Crew, BR, Nordstrom)--i have them in khaki, navy & white mini-stripes, black, grey and dark navy blue. then i bring as many tops (knit from Gap, H&M, Zara, etc.) as i need for the week and 2 3/4-length cardigans (J.Crew). i make sure they all match the same pair of patent leather flats, tights or footies and a dressier jacket. whatever i wear on the flight, i bring one more top of (usu Hanes white vnecks & Gap jeans) and that's my casual wear for the week. in the winter i might add a scarf; in the summer just earrings & a necklace. it all fits on one side and then running clothes & shoes on the other. it's not the most stylish, but it allows for conservative office wear and no checking. the only time i struggle to pack light is when i have to bring the down parka in the middle of winter as well as the outdoor running clothes. i work in a more formal company – jackets often required. when i travel to other offices, i bring 2 knee-length lined sateen cotton (summer) or wool crepe (winter) pencil skirts (J. Crew, BR, Nordstrom)–i have them in khaki, navy & white mini-stripes, black, grey and dark navy blue. then i bring as many tops (knit from Gap, H&M, Zara, etc.) as i need for the week and 2 3/4-length cardigans (J.Crew). i make sure they all match the same pair of patent leather flats, tights or footies and a dressier jacket. whatever i wear on the flight, i bring one more top of (usu Hanes white vnecks & Gap jeans) and that’s my casual wear for the week. in the winter i might add a scarf; in the summer just earrings & a necklace. it all fits on one side and then running clothes & shoes on the other. it’s not the most stylish, but it allows for conservative office wear and no checking.

the only time i struggle to pack light is when i have to bring the down parka in the middle of winter as well as the outdoor running clothes.

]]> By: Aine http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247619 Aine Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:54:40 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247619 Personally, I very carefully plan every outfit based on a completely imaginary version of the climate in my head, end up bringing too much stuff and panic buying a teeshirt or hoodie. And maybe an extra bag to bring said panic buy home. Works beautifully :-P I love these posts; someday I'll get over my weather optimism/pessimism (it swings either way) and follow your wonderful advice! Personally, I very carefully plan every outfit based on a completely imaginary version of the climate in my head, end up bringing too much stuff and panic buying a teeshirt or hoodie. And maybe an extra bag to bring said panic buy home. Works beautifully :-P

I love these posts; someday I’ll get over my weather optimism/pessimism (it swings either way) and follow your wonderful advice!

]]> By: theresa http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247577 theresa Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:11:33 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247577 I went on vacay in January to Vietnam (80 degree days) and Japan (30 degree days). It was a packing nightmare, but I made it work with lots of light-weight, long-sleeve tops and slacks - I'm sun shy. I had a pair of jeans, some warm socks, and cashmere sweaters for the cold weather. I was lucky that I had access to laundry to refresh my options regularly. One of the things I'm mindful of when packing light but creatively is to vary my neckline, i.e. turtle neck, crew neck, button-down so that I feel like I have more clothing options among my limited pieces. Also, I love that scarves are super light and easy to pack, and yet add so much dimension to an outfit (you've already worn). Thanks for this What to Pack post, these are among my Mighty Girl faves! I went on vacay in January to Vietnam (80 degree days) and Japan (30 degree days). It was a packing nightmare, but I made it work with lots of light-weight, long-sleeve tops and slacks – I’m sun shy. I had a pair of jeans, some warm socks, and cashmere sweaters for the cold weather. I was lucky that I had access to laundry to refresh my options regularly.

One of the things I’m mindful of when packing light but creatively is to vary my neckline, i.e. turtle neck, crew neck, button-down so that I feel like I have more clothing options among my limited pieces. Also, I love that scarves are super light and easy to pack, and yet add so much dimension to an outfit (you’ve already worn).

Thanks for this What to Pack post, these are among my Mighty Girl faves!

]]> By: my honest answer http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247554 my honest answer Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:04:58 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247554 Oooh, thanks for the tips! This should help me out packing for Camp Mighty - I'm combining Palm Springs and Chicago in one trip so packing is sure to be a challenge. A post about how you pack - roll? fold? bag? - would also be amazing if you have the time! Oooh, thanks for the tips! This should help me out packing for Camp Mighty – I’m combining Palm Springs and Chicago in one trip so packing is sure to be a challenge.

A post about how you pack – roll? fold? bag? – would also be amazing if you have the time!

]]> By: Shevon http://mightygirl.com/2012/07/30/packing-light-olympic-gold-medal-layering/#comment-1247546 Shevon Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:38:37 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=18951#comment-1247546 Maggie my dear, you are my inspiration! I went to Italy and France for two weeks last month, and I brought only a carry on full of sun dresses and underwear. You would have been proud! I bought these awesome flats that fold up by Desigual while in Florence, and they remind me of the little flats that you have for packing light! Maggie my dear, you are my inspiration! I went to Italy and France for two weeks last month, and I brought only a carry on full of sun dresses and underwear. You would have been proud! I bought these awesome flats that fold up by Desigual while in Florence, and they remind me of the little flats that you have for packing light!

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