Happy Tuesday! I'm gearing up to hit the road this weekend for a 6 week adventure to the west coast and back. After living out of a suitcase for almost 5 months while I was in Europe, I know a thing or two about packing for a long term trip. While this one will look a bit different than the last, it requires strategy nonetheless.

Typically my travel uniform (AKA what to wear on a plane) involves early mornings at the airport or sleeping on a red eye. But for this journey, I'll be needing outfits to wear on a road trip. So for the sake of versatility, I've pulled together a few travel looks for the spring that are cozy enough to wear on a plane or in the car, but polished enough to keep on when you get to your destination.

1. RUFFLE TEE + CROPPED CHINOS

I love these grey cropped chinos. They're a cozy fit that you can wear comfortably all day (plus they're a nice mix up from always being in jeans). I especially love them paired with a soft blush (like this ruffle tee). I wore it all with these adidas superstars because I like the juxtaposition of playing with both feminine + athletic styles, but you can easily swap them out for a mule if you prefer a more traditional look.

LUGGAGE: DVF, PASSPORT CASE: ASPINAL OF LONDON, LUGGAGE TAG: CUYANA

2. RED POCKET SWEATER + SILK PRIMAVERA SCARF

Both these frayed skinny ankle jeans and this red pocket sweater are super comfortable and can easily be worn all day (no matter if you're on a plane, in a car or exploring a city). And by simply adding this silk primavera scarf tied around the neck, the look instantly becomes polished + chic (and is still just as comfortable).

3. BELL SLEEVE BLOUSE + CROPPED CHINOS

I've already raved about how comfortable these cropped chinos are, but I also particularly love how versatile this slate grey color is. Here, I paired it with this bell-sleeve blouse (which is also great for travel because it's soft, breathable and a comfortable fit). I love these pieces together because while they're both loose (AKA super comfy) the cuffed pant leg and the bell sleeves give it enough structure to still look polished + put together. To give it a pop of royal blue, I paired them with this linen scarf I found at a market in Paris a few years ago (a light linen is always a great textile for layering while traveling).

My favorite piece of the outfit was this gorgeous Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Small handbag (which you can purchase gently used for a discount from Trendlee-- along with lots of other great designer bags from brands like Givenchy!) I almost always carry neutrals like black, camel or grey, so it was fun to mix things up a bit with this bright cobalt blue.

While I love so many types of fashion and unique approaches to individual style, dressing comfortably while traveling trumps everything else (at least in my book). I hope these give you some fun inspiration to look cute + stay cozy whilst traveling!

Have some other questions about packing strategy? Let me know in the comments below!

As always, thanks for stopping by, friends! x

Whitney

Happy Cyber Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. While going back to reality after the holiday is never fun, at least there are some great sales happening online to ease the pain a bit, right? Some of my favorites include:

LOFT: 50% OFF EVERYTHING WITH CODE CYBER MONDAY

NORDSTROM: ADDITIONAL 20% OFF SELECT SALE ITEMS

J. CREW: 20% OFF WITH CODE GETSHOPPING

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MACY'S: TAKE AN EXTRA 20-40% OFF

LUGGAGE UP TO 85% OFF AT E-BAGS

And if you're looking for flights or hotels? Priceline is offering:

15% OFF UNTIL 7:59AM EST, 12% OFF UNTIL 11:59AM EST, 7% OFF UNTIL 5:59PM EST & 5% OFF THE REST OF THE DAY (USING CODE: CYBER15

For today's gift guide, I wanted to focus on the "travel uniform" (essentially, those cozy staples every gal-on-the-go should have). I've learned that comfort + functionality is the perfect combination for travel days, and I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces that you can benefit from (some of them still included in these Cyber Monday sales!)

ponchos + wraps

CLASSIC ALPACA CAPE: CUYANA

I love Cuyana and I love a good poncho to wrap up in on a travel day. Combine those two factors and this Classic Alpaca Cape is pretty much a perfect staple for any traveler.

CASHMERE OVERSIZED SCARF WRAP

I've said dozens of times before that cashmere is one of my favorite fabrics for travel. It's soft + warm, but also lightweight, so it's perfect to wrap up in. This cashmere oversized scarf wrap from Macy's is marked down significantly for Cyber Monday.

oversized thermal scarf

Are you picking up on my love for oversized scarves and wraps yet? There's really nothing better (or more chic) than wrapping up in a big comfy piece like this oversized thermal scarf from Shopbop. This textile offers a bit of variety from cashmere if you're wanting to mix it up.

RIBBED CASHMERE MUFFLER

If you're wanting to stick with cashmere but want a piece that's a bit smaller or less overwhelming than some of my options above, you'll love this ribbed cashmere muffler from Nordstrom.

OMBRÉ ALPACA SERAPE WRAP

Another great alpaca poncho, this ombré option from Nordsrom offers something a bit more interesting than a solid print. I also love that it combines two of my favorite neutrals: camel + grey.

CARDIGANS + LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS

OPEN FRONT LONG CASHMERE CARDIGAN

Again with the cashmere, this long open front cardigan from Nordstrom is the ultimate chic + cozy option to wrap up in a travel day.

LEITH WAFFLE KNIT CARDIGAN

While cashmere is ideal, I realize it can be a bit on the expensive side. If you want something that's still long + cozy but more affordable, this Leith Waffle Knit Cardigan from Nordstrom is a great find.

TRAVELER WRAP JACKET

Stay stylish while keeping cozy in this French terry hoodie from Nordstrom. It's fashioned with a draped open front, leather cuffs and smart thumbholes to keep your hands warm. Lightweight jackets like this are clutch while traveling because they're not too bulky, but still help keep you at an ideal temperature.

comfortable jeans or leggings

Whatever pants you choose to wear on a travel day should be comfortable. If you opt for jeans, go with a boyfriend pair like these (or these). I tend to wear black leggings like these (or these) because they're a bit more comfortable but still look chic and can be styled the same way.

comfortable chic footwear

I've shared these shoes on previous blogs, but I love the simplicity of these lifestyle / athletic shoes. Not only are the comfortable, but they pair well with both workout clothes and everyday street style.

So there you have it! chic cozy neutrals that are comfortable are what you want on travel days (although to be honest, I want these everyday really...) I hope you found this to be helpful and that you can score some travel staples of your own with these Cyber Monday sales! And in case you missed it, be sure to check out my other posts from this weekend- lots of those items are still on sale too!

Whitney

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