Paris Wardrobe Travel Planning III: The End Result

It’s time for final preparations for my Paris trip! I’m using the two-color travel rule for my

wardrobe. I chose navy and white garments which are made up of mostly solids and

small prints.

Using a calendar, I built outfits based on activities planned for my 10-day trip. This was

invaluable because I had a bigger variety of activities than originally thought. They are:

touristing, both casual and refined; two cocktail receptions; dinners out for business,

date night, and casual; and travel days.

I have three dresses, three skirts, three pants (one dedicated solely for the flight), two

cardigans, a white jean jacket and one blazer. To pair with these, I’ve got seven tops

which allows me countless outfits given the two-color rule.

I filled in the holes in my current wardrobe with items which could be dressed up or

down, and didn’t include shorts, as they’re too touristy. I’ve picked scarves, belts, and

jewelry, all of which are interchangeable, as are my shoe choices: sandals, sneakers,

ballet flats and heels.

Because I’m such a planning nerd, I’ve got each outfit already mapped out, including

accessories, saving the pics on my phone. That way I don’t have to panic when I open

my suitcase and forgot what I packed, I know I’m covered.

Here’s where the two-color rule pays off: I can endlessly mix and match beyond my

currently planned outfits. For example, if the weather takes a significant temperature

dip, I can layer anything in my suitcase, knowing they’re going to match.

All that’s left is to do is put to use my vacuum garment bags—a great find on Amazon.

Tammy’s Truism: The benefit of buying navy and white solids is that my purchases transition easily into my work life of styling for clients, despite it feeling limiting at first.

Stay tuned for pics and reels from Paris!!