Last week I shared how Michael and I spent a whirlwind 36 hours in Nashville, Tennessee, and today I thought it would be fun to share everything I packed for the journey.
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If you’re new around here, I’m determined to always travel light and never pay for baggage. Even when there are no baggage fees, Michael and I will still occasionally often share a carry-on so there’s less to haul around. For this trip to Nashville, though, we each packed a bag so we could indulge in a little shopping.
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Given the hot and humid forecast, I packed more pieces than I typically would for such a short trip. In better weather, I would wear one outfit on the plane, one in the evening, and another on the way back the following day. However, after enduring high temperatures on our last trip to Boston in July resulted in us having to make an H&M run and hand-wash garments in the sink, I figured I had room to spare in my suitcase for a few extras “just in case.”
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I’ll also note that I planned to wear my white sneakers (which I highlighted in my travel shoes post) on the plane, but I actually forgot to bring them! I wasn’t sure if I could make it two heavy-walking days with just sandals, but I managed just fine.
Here’s everything that went in my carry-on:
NASHVILLE PACKING LIST
And now, the outfits!
NASHVILLE OUTFITS
For the flight to Nashville, I wanted to keep it simple and functional. I wore this long grey cardigan with a tank and jeans and carried my small crossbody inside of my Longchamp.
Before I was approved for Global Entry, I would never have considered wearing sandals through security, but since Precheck is included we no longer have to remove our shoes at the checkpoint.
Once we arrived at the hotel, we changed into warmer-weather clothes. I kept my silk tank on for much of the afternoon but eventually changed into this cotton Madewell one as it was so hot outside.
That evening, we dined at Husk, and after visiting the Charleston one I knew the vibe wouldn’t require anything over-the-top formal. I kept it comfy in a jumpsuit and sandals as we planned to take in some of Nashville’s nightlife later. I also kept jewelry to a minimum, including the new piece from FashionABLE (now just ABLE – and you can save 20% with code WAYWARD20) Michael bought for me earlier that day.
Believe it or not, we’ve had fire alarms go off in the middle of the night while staying at several hotels, as recently as last month, so I always make sure my pajamas are acceptable to wear in public. These even made an appearance at breakfast in the lounge the next morning.
On Sunday, we went to brunch and did some more shopping, and I kept things easy that day as well. I’m not huge into graphic tees, but I couldn’t resist this one.
For the flight back, I wore almost the same exact outfit to stay comfy again, as we also had to make the two-hour drive home from the airport.
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FINAL THOUGHTS ON MY NASHVILLE PACKING LIST
When packing for Nashville, it was important that I create a packing list that felt like me. Yes, I know the Nashville tourist uniform includes at a minimum a cowboy hat and boots, but then I would spend my trip feeling like I was wearing a costume (fun for a bachelorette party, sure, but not so fun for celebrating an anniversary).
Instead, I embraced some other casual elements like cutoffs and distressed denim, paired with classic summer tanks. Nashville is hot in the summer, but I felt cool and very much like myself.
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Questions for you:
Have you been to Nashville? What did you pack for your visit?
How many outfits or garments would you pack for an overnight trip?
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