I’m a Carry-On Devotee—I Swear By These 5 Easy-to-Pack Pieces When Traveling

Welcome to Before I Head Out, a monthly series in which fashion editor Anneliese Dominguez rounds up the snaps she’s taken of her favorite outfits before heading out the door of her Los Angeles apartment (or in this case, her friend’s London flat).

I’ve heard horror story after horror story about airlines losing friends’ luggage all across the world. And while I like the idea of having to shop immediately once I arrive somewhere (as long as there’s a local Zara, I’m in heaven), I’d really prefer to have my things. So last year before our two-week honeymoon, my husband and I declared ourselves carry-on–only vacationers. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my recent trip to Europe, and believe it or not, no bags were checked. Before I left, I made a Powerpoint of all the outfits I planned to wear throughout my trip. (Yes, I am type A—how’d you know?) My secret is to find easy-to-pack pieces that I’ll wear throughout the trip so no official outfit repeating happens but each piece has multiple uses. And after my last trip, I nailed these pieces down. Ready to see what I’ve declared must-haves whenever I travel? Keep scrolling.