In my opinion, packing intelligently for trips has as much to do with the enjoyment of the trip as the location does! Having relevant, comfortable, elegant, and versatile clothing in my suitcase always makes me feel like I can enjoy my time on vacation more…not to mention the photographs that come out of it! I’ve traveled a lot my entire life– for both work and pleasure– and I’ve come to easily identify what makes style pieces ideal for travel. I never pack anything that requires a ton of maintenance (ie, heavy steaming out of the suitcase), or that is a one-and-done wear. Everything I pack needs to present well in multiple settings.

I’ve never done an entire blog post about effortlessly packable styling pieces before now, but after getting a lot of DMs on Instagram asking for packing advice, I was inspired! I’m sharing some of my own favorites here that find their way into my suitcase time and time again. I hope you discover some new favorites for your own travels!

Photographs by Julia Dags | Copyright © 2025 Happily Eva After, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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