Packing Series — Playa Mujeres, Mexico

A trip booked 10 days out to Playa Mujeres, Mexico — a self imposed challenge — we're travelling with carry on suitcases only. Every piece I pack needs to have versatility and flexibility. I'm so here for this.

1| Sun Hat 2| Sunglasses 3| White Tank 4| Linen Shorts 5| Black Swim 6| Sail Shorts 7| Green Swim 8| Striped Linen Shirt 9| Scarf 10| Tkees

I've packed one linen blazer and 4 pairs of linen shorts, with either a tank or bodysuit to wear with each. So simple, light weight and a blazer over the shoulders elevates everything.

An easy change after a day of travelling, a striped linen shirt with white shorts for night one dinner then becomes day time cover up pieces going forward. Then I'll switch to the tonal short / tank / blazer combos for dinners. In theory it's going to work just great —

Three swimsuits to alternate through all pair well with a linen cover up, linen shorts or the scarf I'm using as a wrap — 

Add in an extra pair of linen pants, my favorite 3 piece lounge set + a matching tank and that covers morning coffee runs and evening comfy clothes. Sail short | shirt | pants

I'll travel in sneakers and will most likely wear a tank, lodge shorts in light birch and a cardigan for easy comfy layers on the plane. We're travelling out of Alberta so it's still chilly heading to the airport here. A Gucci scarf in brown similar to the visual, but in this fabric will act as a plane throw as well as shawl if anyone needs it in the air conditioning for dinners.

1| Bralette 2| Anine Bing Hat 3| Grey Tank 4| Lodge Shorts 5| Travel Tote 6| Sneakers 7| Carry On Suitcase 8| Sunglasses 9| Cashmere Cardigan 10 | Scarf / Shawl

I've linked everything I've packed HERE — 

— Thanks to Ashlyn who is taking our sunscreen and after sun care in her checked bag, that was my biggest worry taking just carry on luggage!

Update — the ease of pre planning outfits and having pieces that truly pull double duty ( linen shirt, white shorts and blazer ) not only make getting dressed everyday so simple, but gives versatility. I lived in the white linen shorts, wore them daily over my swimsuit and the linen shirt was the best piece to put on in the morning to walk for coffee and breakfast. Both pieces looked pulled together and effortless and were so comfortable. Did I wear basically the same outfit every night to dinner - yes, but that doesn't bother me! The shorts and tanks took up no room in the suitcase and the combination was perfect for warm temps going to dinner and then the blazer over the shoulders in the air conditioning was a great mix.

I had pieces I didn't wear, like the extra linen pants and the sail shirt and pants - the striped linen shirt was perfect to start the day in and end the day - so comfortable.

A post trip follow - up on swimwear HERE!