Travel With MsChurchDress Part 2: Clothing

When I was heading to Dubai, I realized that I had a passion to make my clothing reflect my travel. I immediately began sewing quick outfits that I wanted to wear that reflected the country and the culture I was visiting. Since then, I have kept the same pace when travelling and tailor my outfits to wear I am going.

TIP: Do your research. Prior to coordinating my outfits,  I always envision what  I want to wear in a certain city. I spend time googling what the weather will be like, what people wear, cultural norms and places that I want to go. This helps me have a fashion vision of what I want to look like in a city and maybe even where I want to eat, hang out and shop.

After doing my research, I begin putting together outfits and anything else I would like to wear. I  literally plan from head to toe. This includes undergarments, hosiery, socks and accessories.

Here are some of my clothing packing tips:

• Pack your favorite essentials so that you would be willing to wear them all the time during your trip.
• Pack heels that you can walk in! Because you are in a new city, you never know what distance you may have to walk. Be cautious and pack comfy heels,
• Carry 1 clutch purse but make sure it’s versatile.
• In your packed handbags, slide your jewellery, pins and headbands.
•  Pack 1 pair of  your favorite jeans.
•  2 sets of gym clothes is enough for a few days. 

TIP: Handwash your gym clothes in the hotel room and hang to dry so they stay fresh for the whole stay.

• Pack a pair of sneakers that you can wear to the gym and a pair to walk through the city.
• Get a underwear/ lingerie bag so your sensual pieces are kept in a special place.
• Pack a variety of undergarments i.e. thongs, grandma panties. Just in case! Ha!
• Get the travel version of your favorite scent.
• Pack a pair of fuzzy socks just in case it gets cold in the hotel room.

Are there any clothing tips that you have when packing?
-MsChurchDress