Before I forget I wanted to post some of the outfits I wore on vacation. I took a carry-on only and had to fit everything I was taking in it and it had to weigh less than 20-22 kgs. Below is what I took, or something similar to it. The only thing I did not wear was the striped Cotton-Linen Perfect Shirt and a Loft tee I took. Everything else was used at least twice.
How’s that for Re-Mixing? Twelve articles of clothing, not including swim, and I re-mixed it to death!
Pink Jersey Top, Anthropologie Go Anywhere Skirt, Birks- Our only day in Madrid.
Splendid jersey top in Red, Old Navy Jersey Skirt in Black ($15!!!), JC Factory Scarf in Gallerista Print, Birks – Rome Day 1, This was pretty much my uniform for the whole trip. I just mixed and matched the tops with the two jersey skirts.
JC Cotton Tee in White, JC Jardin Maxi Skirt in Morning Aqua, Birks – I am so happy I bought this skirt. Another perfect item for the trip.
Jersey Tee in Navy, Jardin Maxi Skirt (barely visible), Factory Scarf, Soludos in Navy Stripe (not seen) – I wore this on the flight from Rome to Bari. Perfect and comfortable.
Midsummer Maxi Dress, Factory Scarf, Soludos in Navy Stripe – This was our first full day in Vico del Gargano. We were able to catch a great market in town that day and finished up with a delicious dinner.
Casbah Print Swimsuit – I also found the Casbah Tunic from the Factory Store and brought it along.
Red Jersey tee, Go Anywhere Skirt, Birks – This was worn to dinner after our beach day. Again, perfect and comfortable. 
Though I don’t have a picture of it I did wear the Old Navy Maxi Dress twice with my Birks and the Soludos. I took the Chambray Soludos and originally had them on for our flight from Rome to Bari but they tore so I changed out of them when I got my bag. I did exchange them for another pair. They are perfect for the Raj Maxi Dress.
I was happy everything I had fit in my bag,
my Missoni for Target wheelie carry-on, and if you don’t count a bikini, I didn’t forget anything, unlike Husband and The Boy. Husband took only two pairs of boxers and The Boy forgot sleeping clothes and swim trunks. He slept in my tees I took and we found trunks for him at the Nike in the Rome airport. We were able to wash clothes in Vico del Gargano twice and now I have several piles waiting for me to do here at home. That’s probably the only thing I hate about traveling – the unpacking and washing.As far as Fashion in Europe, I saw lots of printed skinny jeans on women, mainly floral prints. But the men, especially the Italian men, were so simple but chic. The uniform seemed to be dark jeans, a striped oxford and blue blazer with blue or black leather shoes. I also saw men in colored jeans (light purple, red, light blue!). But the Blue Blazer look was on every man, every age, especially on our flight to Bari, which is an Industrial area. I think the older men looked more handsome than the younger. And if they weren’t wearing blazers they were wearing Polo shirts with the collar popped. Everywhere!
I did have three J Crew sightings of as well. In Madrid I saw a woman wearing the Dolores Dress in Peacock Paisley, and in Rome, the Villa Dress in Stripe and the Ribbon Front Bow Top.
Have a Great day!
audreybella
I enjoyed the pictures from your trip.we will be going to italy in september(ligurien coast) and i cant wait!
what was the clothing item that was the most used on your trip?
thanks for adding my blog to your blogroll:).
Your welcome Ina! I would have to say I wore the two Jersey skirts the most, pairing them with the Jersey tops. Husband liked those outfits the most and I only wish I had brought a 3rd scarf because the outfit was so effortless.
I would love to go back, in a few years, and see a different part of Italy. But Husband's already eye-ing Belgium and Germany. Can't wait to see pics of the Ligurien Coast!
You made some great decisions on your clothes! I like the outfit in front of the fountain with the red top and the scarf…looks like Italy was amazing!
What a terrific job you did packing. You look great in every photo!
You look great in every photo! It sounds like a dreamy trip! Great job packing too. Last time I wore a maxi on a plane I got the full pat down going through security – did that happen to you?
luve the tan–you look smashing in RED! Thanks for posting the pics–it was all very interesting–I'm glad you and your guys had a great time travelling together!
Every outfit was a home run! And sounds like you are a packing pro! Nice!!!
What fabulous pics! Looks like you had a great time, thanks for sharing your vacation photos! And I thought I was a great packer, you're tops!!
A great collection of outfits! I always pack way to much for holidays:) Have a fantastic weekend!
~Anne
Audrey – smashing vacation photos and fantastic packing choices! You are inspiring me to think long and hard about my packing for france! Will be revisiting your's and Dani's posts on this regularly for inspiration before I get going!
Love all the photos Audrey, and you look fantastic in everything! It sounds like you and your guys had a wonderful time (even with their packing mishaps). Thank you for sharing all the pics and details with us! Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
You enabler!!! I had to try the Jardin maxi in the aqua color after seeing it on you and I ended up ordering it online fp (a popback, so I couldn't wait to go to a store and order it from the red phone. Oh well, at least I can return it if I don't like it on me).
Congratulations on the successful packing and to your husband for the itinerary off the beaten path!
Audrey, I LOVE the Jardin maxi on you!!! I was saying before that it doesn't look particularly good on anybody bi I take it back. It looks fantastic on you, one of my all time favorites!!!
You look wonderful in all the outfits! That's amazing that you only took one carry on, I totally overpack always! As ajc said the jardin maxi looks great on you.