Travel Wardrobe Staples: Building a Versatile Closet for Fashionable Adventurers

If you're a fashionable adventurer, you conquer the world styled to perfection

Your Instagram is likely crowded with images of your adventures and your Facebook page is brimming with memes about travel. Your wandering soul only rests between trips to let you catch your breath and fuel up your bank account for the next journey! And while building a versatile wardrobe tailored just for travel may seem tough at first glance, it isn't when you know what to look for. It all begins with some bold staples, fortified by workaday classics, a touch of fashion flair and practical solutions that look great, no matter where you wind up. Let's get to work on a versatile closet for all your fashionable adventures, near and far.

The Statement Topper

No matter where you're headed in the world, a hat should always be part of your travel wardrobe. According to Jen Manko, merchandiser at Hats.com, "A hat is a statement in itself, but when you're traveling, a statement hat can take your outfit to the next level. It can even compensate for a bad hair day!"

We're with Jen! And with 2024 already forecast as the year of the structured hat (think fedoras), a hat that dresses up even the most basic wardrobe is your ticket to fashion nirvana. Find one in an eye-popping color that elevates even the simplest outfit. For bad hair days, try the eternally stylish beanie, perfect for those early flights. Just add shades to go incognito.

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Easy Athleisure Pieces

Athleisure wear is beloved for its comfort and easy elegance. These days, you'll see it slinking down international runways looking suspiciously high-end, and what's a more on-trend source for the fashionable adventurer? Athleisure doesn't ever need to be ironed, it's easy-wearing and comfortable, and its separates can be mixed and matched with more structured pieces to create a trend-conscious and mega-hot look all your own.

Choose zip-up jackets with racer stripes down the arm, fitted tees made of wicking fabric and pants made for both comfort and style. Cargo styles, track pants and leggings are all perfect for an adventurous travel wardrobe set to stun with minimum fuss. Plus, you don't need to pay an arm and a leg for separates to get the look.

 

Cool, Iconic Leather

There is no jacket more adapted to world travel than a classic leather one. Stylish in any era and in every season, the classic black leather biker jacket is recognized all over the world as the staple of a fashion icon. Anywhere it rains, you'll also be protected from the elements while still looking dangerously stylish. Durable and wearable with just about anything, your leather jacket can be paired with leggings, cargo pants, track pants or the pair of jeans you won't go anywhere without.

For cooler destinations, layer a tank under a sweater or a button-through vest in this year's hugely on-trend denim. There's no end to the versatility of this beloved fashion item, so it's the perfect addition to any collection of wardrobe staples.

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Essential Footwear

One of the biggest challenges for fashionable adventurers is not to stuff their suitcases with shoes. The struggle is real! The solution, of course, is to pack one practical pair for sightseeing and clamoring around attractions and one "chi-chi" pair for dressier moments.

Our choice for practical shoes is the classic sneaker, but sneakers come in many different styles, not all of which are ideal for the looks you're packing. Solve the problem with a pair of low-rise Converse (or knockoffs). These classics look great with everything—even skirts and dresses—so you can't go wrong with a pair of two-tone (black and white) Converse sneaks.

For dressier occasions, pack a pair of kitten-heel mules. Those less inclined to that level of getting dolled up can try a pair of combat boots. Grunge revival has women, once again, pairing these with everything from slip dresses to mini-skirts, leggings and jeans. Or try a pair of motocross boots with buckles and zippers for days to jump on the trend!

 

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Jeans

What would an adventure be without your favorite pair of blue jeans, fitting you like a second skin and warmly familiar in their every detail? Nothing gives you more confidence than a pair of traveling pants you know you look great in.

Here's where you let your individuality shine. That pair of billowing, wide-leg jeans may be the fashion news of the moment, but you know they're going to eat up luggage space. Instead, take the jeans you love best—tested, true and reliable—then style them effortlessly with other pieces from your travel wardrobe staples. All you need is a tank top, sneakers and your leather jacket, and those jeans are dressed to thrill. Throw on your fedora for a touch of adventurous intrigue.

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Now that you have the wardrobe staples sorted, you're ready for an adventure. So, get online and book that ticket because you're going in style. And, if you need to add some new denim to your collection, click HERE to discover the best denim trends of 2023.