As I look ahead to my Caribbean cruise, my mind comes down to the one question that matters most of all:
What will I wear?
Now, I’ve packed for many (MANY!) trips over the years so I’m a bit of a packing pro. However, I don’t think I’ve ever written down my luggage logic. Until today.
I’m going to break down exactly what I pack for 8 days. Warning: there are some pieces that will be worn more than once. Fortunately, the ship has a laundry room, as does the hotel that I’m staying in when I return from the cruise. Also, the ship has laundry and dry cleaning service, so you can leave the washing to someone else, if you’d like.
The outfits I’m packing are as follows:
- 2 “anytime” dresses
- 1 formal/semi-formal dress
- 3 tops
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1 skirt or 1 pair of capris (haven’t decided which one will make the cut yet)
- 1 set of pajamas
- 1 swimsuit
- 2 sarongs/pareos
- 10 sets of undergarments (bras and panties); 4 pairs of socks
- 1 workout ensemble
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of heels
It’s important to remember that I’m wearing an outfit onto the ship, so I’m not counting that ensemble in the items above. For my 1st day/boarding the ship ensemble, I’ll be wearing:
- long pants
- blouse
- ballet flats
- small scarf
I want to keep it simple, but the truth is, it’s easy to run out of things to wear when you are doing a capsule wardrobe. Just because I’m keeping it simple doesn’t mean I want to be bored when I get dressed. I also don’t want to have to wear the same exact outfit 4+ times before I get home . . .
I’ve usually consulted The Vivienne Files for help with planning my travel wardrobe. I found a cruise-specific capsule wardrobe that may be of interest to someone. While I wouldn’t wear the colors and pieces specifically included, it still provides a good visual of what kind of items would give you the most versatility when packing for a cruise.
That’s my list for now. I’m actively trying to see if I can pare it down even more. If I can, I’ll let you all know! How do you all pack for travel? Let me know in the comments below!
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