Packing is always so hard for me too! I’m right there with you in needing options in case of different weather or activity scenarios. My suitcase is always *just* under the weight limit if I have to check it 😅
The concept of clothing as armor is so interesting. It makes me think of my grade school days at my private school where everyone wore uniforms. They were like armor/protection in the way that they made everyone look the same so no one person could really be picked on for what they were wearing. I also love your last line about clothing as celebration - that’s one thing uniforms didn’t do was allow us to express ourselves or celebrate our personal style (though of course we found ways around it with light up shoes and fun hair accessories!)
Lol same. When I studied abroad I had my suitcase so loaded with jewelry (college girl priorities 😆) that I had to remove a bunch to get it under the weight limit.
Ooh didn’t even think about uniforms, that’s such a literal reference for armor!
I hate packing too. I am so bad at checking the weather and even when I see the weather I am not sure what I will need in what temperature 😂 I am trying to get better at this.
Since I am on sabbatical and don’t need to work I am also trying to take more style and fashion risks or dress more the way I want to!
Well they wear a LOT of bling. I can’t get down with this. Eg they wear sparkly sandals I wear Berks. I am more about comfort esp in the extreme heat. However I appreciate the investment in quality pieces and the effort in looking your best everyday.
Oh funny, I wouldn’t have thought of bling lol. Valentino? I used to be obsessed with their studded flats back in the day 🙈 Totally feel that on investment pieces—Birks count as those in my mind!
Packing is always so hard for me too! I’m right there with you in needing options in case of different weather or activity scenarios. My suitcase is always *just* under the weight limit if I have to check it 😅
The concept of clothing as armor is so interesting. It makes me think of my grade school days at my private school where everyone wore uniforms. They were like armor/protection in the way that they made everyone look the same so no one person could really be picked on for what they were wearing. I also love your last line about clothing as celebration - that’s one thing uniforms didn’t do was allow us to express ourselves or celebrate our personal style (though of course we found ways around it with light up shoes and fun hair accessories!)
Lol same. When I studied abroad I had my suitcase so loaded with jewelry (college girl priorities 😆) that I had to remove a bunch to get it under the weight limit.
Ooh didn’t even think about uniforms, that’s such a literal reference for armor!
I hate packing too. I am so bad at checking the weather and even when I see the weather I am not sure what I will need in what temperature 😂 I am trying to get better at this.
Since I am on sabbatical and don’t need to work I am also trying to take more style and fashion risks or dress more the way I want to!
Lol my favorite tip, in the wise words of my dad, is to always bring layers!
And I love that—how is Italian living inspiring you?
Well they wear a LOT of bling. I can’t get down with this. Eg they wear sparkly sandals I wear Berks. I am more about comfort esp in the extreme heat. However I appreciate the investment in quality pieces and the effort in looking your best everyday.
Oh funny, I wouldn’t have thought of bling lol. Valentino? I used to be obsessed with their studded flats back in the day 🙈 Totally feel that on investment pieces—Birks count as those in my mind!