Sharing everything I packed in my carry-on for a weekend in St. Louis, Missouri
Well, Michael and I finally made it to St. Louis, Missouri, and we did so in celebration of our tenth dating anniversary at that. With just shy of thirty-six hours in the city we had no excuse but to pack lightly—which was just fine as we were traveling back on Frontier Airlines (notorious for their extra charges, including fees for carry-on luggage).
To save, we packed all of our items into my Away Carry-On and used the matching set of four packing cubes for the first time (review to come after a few more flights – Update: the review is here!).
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Michael used the smallest and largest cubes, and I packed all of my clothing into the two medium-sized packing cubes. All of my underwear, socks, bras, and PJs went in one cube and my day/night clothing in the other. I included a rare pair of heels this time around in my suitcase for our celebration dinner, yet we still had plenty of room left over for souvenirs (though we didn’t purchase any).
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Stepping off the plane in St. Louis in August felt the same as stepping onto the plane in Florida: positively swampy. Thankfully, I packed plenty of natural fibers to keep me cool, along with jeans and a sweater to keep me warm on the freezing flights.
You’ll also notice that all of the tops I brought are black. Why? Though black fabric tends to feel warmer, it also hides sweat very well. And due to the heat, I packed four tops for two days, because if I can’t shower or change anything else, having a fresh top makes all the difference.
Saturday evening brought a little relief from the heat, and our anniversary dinner was the perfect opportunity to break out a new (to me!) silk LBD. I don’t normally advocate wearing a new item on a trip, but I just couldn’t resist!
Here is what I packed in my half of the carry-on suitcase:
PACKING LIST FOR ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS OUTFITS
Saturday
On the airplane
You’ve seen this one before – several times, in fact. Getting through security is a breeze in this, and despite being a “basic” outfit, the silk tank kicks things up a notch. Wearing my Only Child bandana as a necklace is TSA-friendly and adds a pop of color to an otherwise quiet outfit.
Sightseeing
We made it from the airport to the Bed and Breakfast in our airplane clothes – and that’s about as far as I could go in long pants. After a quick change, we were ready to head out to explore – I kept my bandana and swapped in a tank and cutoffs. We walked several miles and I was definitely sweaty by the end, but still managed to look pretty un-rumpled until sunset.
Evening out
I was excited to “unveil” this dress for our anniversary dinner. It feels feminine but understated, and the silk is so dreamy. These sandals are a non-conventional pairing, but I needed something walkable and they worked just fine.
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Sunday
Sightseeing
I had hoped to avoid wearing jeans during the hottest part of the day, but our plans had changed and our itinerary then required it. A day at City Museum meant lots of climbing and crawling and sliding – and something that would cover my knees.
On the airplane
Thankfully I packed a spare black tee for the plane ride home (though Michael was my seatmate and would have had to deal with it no matter what). Feeling extra comfortable was especially appreciated since we were subjected to a flight delay and also flying last class; this cardigan was like a warm, friendly hug to bundle up in.
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FINAL THOUGHTS ON PACKING FOR ST. LOUIS IN THE SUMMER
That’s a wrap for St. Louis! I broke my “don’t wear new things on a trip” rule this time, and thankfully it all worked out.
Packing for St. Louis in the summer was like packing for a weekend in the South in many ways—except the evenings are blessedly cooler than Florida nights. With an active itinerary that included spending a lot of time walking, it was important to pack a suitcase full of natural fibers that don’t look as rumpled as I feel.
And how did sharing a suitcase with Michael go? Honestly, it was such a treat to share suitcase-toting duties, and if you’ve never tried it before, I can’t recommend it enough. Just divide things fairly, okay?
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Questions for you
Have you ever brought along a new item, only to have a travel wardrobe mishap?
Would you prefer to pack for a climate similar to your own, or one that’s vastly different?
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