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05-23-2013 at 07:50 PM.

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yes, but can be iffy because of the lack of the dryer and it's always raining. there may be laundromat nearby in case of emergency.
also, we'll be flying going to places so we'll be limited by baggage as well in our mini-trips.

I don't know. I'm kind of a diva and would probably pack a lot then. I break down my tops into comfy loungey, pj like tees and more dress tees. Probably 12-15 cotton tees. I wear 2 a day. Probably around 30 tops. Shorts probably 2 of each color. 2 of each ankle/Capri pant, black pant, and 4-5 boot cuts and 4-5 skinny leg jeans.

Shoes- I always take a flat sandal, low heeled, high heeled, and wedges in both black and neutral (brown or beige). Plus the blustery flat in black. I'd take more flats if I could find comfy ones. Take a few pair of athletic shoes. Maybe a pair of boots. I'd probably buy rain boots there and just leave them. You can find cute, cheap rain boots maybe.

Most I've packed for is 3 weeks and I had a car load. The whole thing totally blows my mind because I tend to overpack. I want to say take 3 outfits for every day but that would be a little crazy and your dh may have a stroke. We sometimes pay the laundry mat or hotel to do our laundry. It's $ but saves you time.

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05-23-2013 at 07:52 PM.

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Anyone ever taken a swim suit to a tailor to have it lined? Is that even possible? I just tried on the white tankini. My DH loved it. The chesticle area is reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's white dress.

Unfortunately it's see through & form fitting. DH thinks it looks uber sexy. I think it shoes my muffin top. It's funny how we can look at the same thing & see something totally different.

For his sake, I want to keep it. I would want it lined, before I would wear it though.

i also have a tankini in white. i got the wireless version. i like it better than the other one. that is my big swim purchase this year. i opted for the plain white because it will go with the 3 of the skirted bottoms i got on clearance.

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05-23-2013 at 07:57 PM.

Listen to nerdi k not me. Whenever I travel my luggage always pisses off at least one person.

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05-23-2013 at 08:04 PM.

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i also have a tankini in white. i got the wireless version. i like it better than the other one. that is my big swim purchase this year. i opted for the plain white because it will go with the 2 of the skirted bottoms i got on clearance.

oh also, sandals that will withstand getting wet. i find it much easier to just wear flip flops that can get wet and not create blisters, than try to wear waterproof shoes, when it's rainy. it's hot and soaked socks are annoying. if you have vibrams (or something of the sort that functions ok in wet conditions) i would bring those for walking days when it's pouring out. i always found good flip flops (reefs, etc) to be sufficient. else - just make sure your sandals won't break if they get wet. and preferably have a sole that's not slippery.

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05-23-2013 at 08:17 PM.

thanks nerdi (and alvs too

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good point about full length jeans that get wet, that is annoying. i'll take off the barely boot. i'll stick with skinny i can roll up.

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05-23-2013 at 08:36 PM.

Right now I have 30 tops... Nerdi says 10, alvs says 30. I might do 20 then. Plus around 10 pink tees for lounging/sleep that can be used for mall/ beach too if needed. I haven't worn a lot of my pink tees, I tried them on, and they are now more fitted than I want them to be (and that I remember them

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05-23-2013 at 09:24 PM.

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05-23-2013 at 09:27 PM.

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Right now I have 30 tops... Nerdi says 10, alvs says 30. I might do 20 then. Plus around 10 pink tees for lounging/sleep that can be used for mall/ beach too if needed. I haven't worn a lot of my pink tees, I tried them on, and they are now more fitted than I want them to be (and that I remember them

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You need the 30 at least! At least it's summer and the clothes aren't as bulky.

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05-23-2013 at 09:28 PM.

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Right now I have 30 tops... Nerdi says 10, alvs says 30. I might do 20 then. Plus around 10 pink tees for lounging/sleep that can be used for mall/ beach too if needed. I haven't worn a lot of my pink tees, I tried them on, and they are now more fitted than I want them to be (and that I remember them

someone needs to

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20 sounds like a great compromise! i was going to suggest 14 but i thought i'd go on the low end hehe.

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05-23-2013 at 10:38 PM.

crate & barrel sale started!

15% code is SAVE15... finally ordered my chest. can't wait to fill it up!! i need the storage...

we'll pick it up from the local warehouse on 6/1.

we had a gc from the wedding so i was just waiting for a sale to get a new dresser.

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05-24-2013 at 12:04 AM.

What do y'all think of this?

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05-24-2013 at 12:30 AM.

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What do y'all think of this?

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05-24-2013 at 12:36 AM.

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bring more tops if you can fit them, but if you're there 2 months you can plan on wearing each top 2-3 times... that's a good plan imo. my bigger question would be how many pairs of underwear to bring!

i need to finish packing for our mini trip... we're leaving tomorrow. i thought bright and early (i took the day off) but i guess DH has to go to work... i'm wondering if i can make a quick mall trip before we leave... hmmmm.

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05-24-2013 at 03:10 AM.

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the black linen fits much better in 2 than the solid colors! i don't know if i just tried faulty ones, but the 2 and 4 both slipped off me pretty easily without unbuttoning. do they look bigger? they fit well i think... i thought they looked tight in the photo!

are your linen ones from a previous season?
yeah... we'll see. i think it would be an easy alteration to do.
thanks for easy fit size. i decided against it since they killed all the codes.

They look good, they don't look too big or anything. Def not tight!

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Let us know if they fit better. I almost put those in my cart last night, but the peplum red flag flashed through my mind. They're so cute, but so far Express peplum tops haven't been flattering on me. The black & beige striped tanks http://www.express.com/clothing/striped+knit+peplum+top/pro/6311793/cat610008 are the only ones that look decent as they are. The black & ivory lace tops I altered look better now, but I still haven't worn them.

I haven't worn a single of my peplum tops either!

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What do y'all think of this?

cute w/ the belt!

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i need to finish packing for our mini trip... we're leaving tomorrow. i thought bright and early (i took the day off) but i guess DH has to go to work... i'm wondering if i can make a quick mall trip before we leave... hmmmm.

I try to do this too and I won't be packed and it will be a few hours 'til leaving for the airport, no wonder I give my DH such travel anxiety

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05-24-2013 at 03:26 AM.

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need your opinions...
* 2 months vacay... will be mostly in the beach or the mall... i'm more comfy with wearing long bottoms most of the time, shorts in the beach. weather: hot or rainy or flooding.
* mostly be wearing jeans and shorts for bottoms, and tops... i'm bringing a few dressy and casual dresses in case we are going somewhere special.

how many:
(1) tops
(2) jeans (full and ankle-length)
(3) shorts
(4) pairs of shoes, and which kinds? i'm planning to bring heels but i might need it only once. maybe i'll just use flats, like the blustery in black, this will be paired with the lace 2-in-1, the fitted white top with black lace with ruched black bottom, that magically gave me a waist. (would blustery be ok??)

thank you!

I second the suggestions for quick dry tops like Portofinos and non-dragging pants. Do you have any convertible pants? (convert from long to capri or something like that). As far as numbers- I would break the trip down to 1 week to help estimate - in one week would you wear jeans every single day or would that be broken up by shorts/skirts, etc 2 - 3 days per week, that would tell me what proportions of what style to bring in bottoms.

1) Tops- I think 15 - 20 is good. You could do tops laundry once a week or wk & a half and would still have almost 7 clean tops to choose from or let it go longer.

2) Jeans - I would avoid skinnies in hot/humid weather as they just tend to stick to my legs. Pants take up a lot of room and are heavy compared to tops. I probably wouldn't bring too many full-weight jeans if that makes any sense. More of the fake lighter fabric ones. For numbers I would bring 3 Yoga pants (good for short trips and sleep - more if it's all you sleep in), 5-7 pants/jeans, 5-7 shorter styles. For ever color of pant, I would remember to add a neutral top into my top count. ETA - this is where I would cut back the most. 14 pair of pants is a lot

3) Shorts - 5 - 7 shorts, 3 skirts (1 can be black dress-up or down piece that can take the place of one of your dresses)

4) Shoes - lots of sandals! 1 - 2 wet and ready types like Nerdi was describing, 2 casual but more classy sandals (one black and one brown - or substitute a metallic for one of those). I would bring 1 pair of heels (black) and they would be strappy stiletto types for packing purposes. The only time I brought wedges to Hawaii, I regretted it - between the weight and how little I used them and what I could have brought in their place. I was sad haha. 1 - 2 pair athletic types (sneakers, tennis, hiking) - 2 since one might be wet and could have a big walking trip the next day. 1 pair of flats sounds right to me - feet sweating brings stink and blisters. I would bring a travel size foot powder for those. Don't forget moleskin or spray skin or whatever blister agent you use! If you must bring more than that- I would bring 1 more of the classy sandal or the flat, depending upon what you wore more of when you were there last.

5) (Yes, I'm adding a category for you

) Dresses - From your stated comfort level in long pants, I would say 3. 1 versatile dress up/down black, 1 fun sexy one, 1 sundress (Personally I would bring more of these and they would double as my cover-up). The lined strapless dress I brought from Express on my last trip was surprisingly heavy

6) (For Nerdi) Undergarments - This is my packing splurge zone. I would bring 15 panties minimum. Bras - in a sweaty zone, I'd bring 2 black, 2 nude, 1 strapless/convertible strap for those annoying tanks or dresses that like to play peek-a-boo. I'd probably bring 2 sports bras as well. 2 of each for the wash one-wear one cycle. Socks...4 pair.