Traveling Light: Spring Packing List for Portland

 

If you read my post on Wednesday, you know I enjoyed a trip to the city of Portland, Oregon, last week.  I am still flying high from he excitement (yes, I don't get out much).  Over the years I've learned to be much more intentional with my wardrobe including what I pack when going on a trip.  I was tracking the weather in Portland and knew it was similar to Vancouver and Seattle.  I also knew that I could do office casual for our Reading the World conference and that we would likely go out in the evenings. 

 

I didn't take outfit photographs on this trip so you'll just have to imagine most of them but since the weather is still chilly and it drizzles most of the time I took:

 

Footwear: booties and flats (I mostly wore the booties because they kept my feet warm & dry)

Shirts: white tee, blouse, tunic (that layers under the kimono/blazer)

Bottoms: leggings & jeans (because they go with everything and don't ever appear dirty)

Layering Pieces: kimono/cardigan of your choice; blazer that is neutral (I choose navy)

Dress:  cute dress that layers under either the blazer/cardigan  (because you'll want to go out & look fab!) 

Outerwear: trench coat (professional and fairly rain resistant)

Another thing I was sure I wanted to  do was take in the city sights and natural beauty by either running or hiking. So I also organized a wardrobe that would allow me to do both of those activities in style and comfort. 

 

Though I created a minimalist list of items that could fit into a carry-on in theory, with make-up, hair products, accessories and a need for space in the bag so that I can shop, I still took my big suitcase.  Looking forward to sharing a few of the items that I did pick up while in Portland, though I kept it to a minimum.