Packing Light: A Few Basics To Get You Through Thanksgiving Break

November 21, 2010 4:00 pm     Posted in Fashion, Holiday Central, Reality, Style  Christie - NC State University g+ page


By Christie

Every Thanksgiving break my suitcase is overflowing with too many shoes and too many outfit options. “Why do I think I need ten sweaters for a five-day break?” I ask myself as I break a sweat lugging my suitcase to the car (then again as I throw the contents of my bag around my childhood room wishing I had actually planned out an outfit rather than just throwing in shirts and dresses I liked and thought I might wear. UGH.).

No longer, girlies.

This year I am packing smart and I’m here to help you do the same. Below, four outfit ideas (Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Dinner, Black Wednesday and Black Friday) that allow you to mix and match as little clothing as possible to get you through the glorious holiday weekend. Not only will this revolutionize the packing process, but will keep you from being “that girl who filled up the trunk so no one else’s stuff would fit” for the drive home and leave you plenty extra space for all the loot you’ll bring back with you on Sunday.

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So instead of throwing your entire closet full of clothes into your trunk this Thanksgiving break, try to come up with outfits like these that incorporate basics. Then throw in the other essentials (we’ve got them broken down for you right here). Pack right and you’ll have plenty-o-space for mom’s famous cookies and any other loot you pick up during your weekend at home.

9 Comments on "Packing Light: A Few Basics To Get You Through Thanksgiving Break"

  1. Gina says:
    Sun, 21st Nov 20105:13 pm 

    where are those boots from?!

  2. girlnextdoorfashion says:
    Sun, 21st Nov 20105:39 pm 

    i love the second outfit. I really want to dress up for Thankgiving because it's my first ever one, but I don't think my housemate's family really dress up too much for the occasion!!
    Maybe i'll be the overdressed british girl as usual!!

    Charlotte http://www.girlnextdoorfashion.net

  3. Christie - NC State University says:
    Sun, 21st Nov 201010:23 pm 

    They're from Banana Republic :)

  4. click here says:
    Mon, 22nd Nov 201012:27 am 

    I must say that's something slicing out which would be of a very good use to have some good benefits. The selection of the bare minimals has always been and is something that needs to be kept a control at. It is this thing that would help to make it to opt for the best dresses. I really liked the second outfit just the one would look perfect for the Thanksgiving.

  5. Laura says:
    Mon, 22nd Nov 20104:50 pm 

    where is the sweater from in the friday/shopping look? i love it, and therefore, must have it. thanks!

  6. Christie - NC State University says:
    Tue, 23rd Nov 201012:11 am 

    the black friday sweater is from h&m, they have tons of cute basics!

  7. Martin says:
    Sat, 11th Aug 20126:44 pm 

    The amazing anumots of food will be so nice after eating the cafeteria food here for so long. I really look forward to that and all the family and friend time. I hope your break turns out great and I hope you get to relax from all the Chapel Hill stress.

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