A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Short Weekend-like Getaway

When I last traveled to see my sister for the weekend, she was amazed to see that all I brought was a weekender bag.

Sister: “Is that all you have brought!?”

Me: “Yes. It’s only for the weekend right? Hence the name: “weekender bag” no?”

Sister: “If it were me, I’d have at least a full suitcase. I can’t decide on anything. You minimalist!”

Me: “Well, I hate carrying things in general. Some call it minimalism, I just admit I’m also a weakling.”

THE OVERVIEW OF THE CLOTHING I PACKED

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The below options can be modified to last for a longer trip.

All the items below should be more than enough for a weekend to a week on vacation, especially considering you can re-wear items.

The above is not a lot to pack. Remember to roll your items so that they can stack ontop of each other and fit.

You will also be wearing at least 3 clothing items up there, so you’re only packing 2 tops, sweatpants and a dress.

Here is generally what I wear as a traveling outfit.

And this is how the combination of outfits plays out in my mind.

It is WAY MORE than what I need for a whole weekend, but the options are all there.

Oh and this.

I don’t like to wear sweatpants in public.

But if you must, at least the tops and the cute jacket above will give you some solid style.

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4 pairs of Underwear
4 pairs of Socks

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Cgmosier03

I pack pretty minimally for short trips, but I’d still need my cell phone charger, my makeup and a couple other toiletries, and a spare pair of jeans purely because only having the one practically guarantees that I’ll spill something awful on them or have mud splattered up the backs of them by too-fast traffic or something by the ends of the day. Somehow, in my experience, Murphy’s Law is amplified during travel of any sort.
Guest

I really love your weekend bag and was looking for something just like it. My weekend bag is too soft. Where did you buy that or what brand is it? Thank you!
Marceux

Oh wow. Great post. Just looking at the outfit arrangements alone I can tell being a minimalist is almost like training your fashion senses for the bare minimum. I'm officially following this blog.
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http://van-media.blogspot.com A L

I think I'll be referencing this post next time I travel. I don't like wearing sweatpants or yoga pants in public, I prefer a more polished style. Though you're right, the pants you got don't look too much like yoga gear.

I also hate checking in luggage. I love breezing by the luggage carousel when I get off the train, into a waiting taxi!
- http://www.everydayminimalist.com everydayminimalist
  
  Thanks! I think it all depends on how close you get to the pants From faraway, they’re great. Up close, perhaps not, if they’re too tight on the butt.
Jen

Ok, where can I find that jersey wrap dress? I love wrap dresses, and that one fits my style perfectly. Share!
- http://www.everydayminimalist.com evrydaymnmalist
  
  The wrap dress is uber expensive and by Tory Burch, but these are other great brands to look at:
  
  Maggy London
  Girl Friday (they may only be in Canada…)
  Bionic (definitely only in Canada)
  Cassis (only in Canada)
  
  And I have a whole bunch more on Style on a String here from the last 3 brands, mostly.
  http://www.stylestring.com/?p=2762
Dee

I love this post. Thanks! I'm going to be traveling a couple of times this month and I usually go way overboard with my "what-ifs" when packing, but I definitely want to keep it light this time.
Do you have another suggestion instead of boots, though? I'm going to places that might be warmer. I was thinking perhaps some cute sandals and flats as my shoe combo?
http://shendovestyle.blogspot.com/ Shen Dove Style

Great post! I'm tempted to print it out for reference because I always manage to overpack when I travel for shorter weekend trips…
robyn

love these outfits! this is the way i want to dress everyday, but can never find tops like that – where do you get a top like the first two (black and fushia)? they're like the perfect tops for my mid-30's body, to be sure!

A Minimalist’s Suitcase : Short Weekend-like Getaway

When I last traveled to see my sister for the weekend, she was amazed to see that all I brought was a weekender bag.

THE OVERVIEW OF THE CLOTHING I PACKED

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