(travel) Look: On the Road

As I prepare to study abroad for a semester (I leave in less than a month!!!), I'm going to be having a lot of posts related to traveling, packing, etc.  Let me just state that I am certainly no travel expert, and my information/strategies may not work for everyone or every travel occasion.

For my first installment of (travel) Look, I'll be showing what I wore on my road trip to pick up my visa.   I had to pick up my visa from the Chilean Consulate in Atlanta in person which resulted in a LONG day in the car.  I knew I was going to be in a car for 7 or more hours this day, so I went with my tried and true wardrobe picks for a long day of travel.  Here's what I wore:

cardi--Old Navy | shirt--Target | scarf--H&M | jeans--Kohls | flats--Lucky Brand

This is a pretty basic outfit, but it's much more put together than a pair of sweats (in my opinion).  I knew I was going to be meeting a representative of Chile, and I certainly didn't want that person to think I was a huge slob even if I had been in a car for hours that day.  

Here's my foolproof formula for any car adventure:  jeggings (or stretchy pants) + flats + visually interesting piece + scarf/layers

1.  Jeggings (aka the best pants ever invented) are a must for travel.  They are just as comfy as sweats but look much better.  

2.  Flats.  Although I love boots, flats are just so much easier to ride in a car in.  I like to be able to slip my shoes on and off, so flats are the best option for me.

3.  Visually interesting piece (cardi) adds interest--duh--to any outfit.  Also wearing something fun makes you automatically look less miserable even if you are miserable from being in a car for hours.

4.  Scarves/layers are a must for me.  I freeze on a daily basis--especially in cars when I'm not always able to control the temperature--so extra layers, like scarves and cardis, that I can take on and off are great for travel.

How do you guys like to travel (by car) in style??

-XOXO-

Libby