Some of you wanted to see exactly what I was packing on my long trip to Paris. For 3 weeks, I was trying to adhere to the 5-4-3-2-1 packing plan so I could fit everything in just one carry on bag, without having to wear all black. I got pretty close.

I was reading that Europeans still dress up compared to American styles, so I wanted to take more dresses. I started with these 4, plus one I’ll show you in a bit.

4 shirts, mostly sleeveless, only one of which is a black t-shirt.

3 bottoms (one maxi skirt, one short skirt, and one pair of cropped pants).

2 light sweaters.

1 scarf.

1 swimsuit with a cover-up that can double as a dress all on it’s own (That makes 5 dresses).

1 nightie and robe.

3 pair of shoes that are all very comfortable, light and good for walking.

My travel outfit is the maxi skirt, blue t-shirt, and the larger Dansko sandals on the left. All super comfy.

Sure, I could economize just a teensy bit more, but when it all fits in one carry-on and still leaves a little room for shopping, why?

If you want to see if this wardrobe held up for my long stay in Paris, check out my Instagram.

What do you think. Could you pack like this for a long trip?