Versatile Outfits

So here I am again, with another awesome item, straight from the shelves of SWAK Designs: the Essential Gaucho Pants. ►►►

As a backpacker, I try to remain open to as many opportunities as possible, activity-wise. And it’s not because I usually present a quite casual look that I don’t want to be ready for a special night! I often treat myself with the occasional fancy dinner/activity during my trips; often, in order to be able to do that, I need at least one appropriate outfit for the occasion! ►►►

Though a duster is not a “full garment”, I still think this is the kind of item that can easily prop up an outfit and add a little touch to what would otherwise be a pretty bland outfit. Meet the Terri Chiffon Duster, in all it’s sleeveless, maxi-sized, aerial glory! ►►►

So I took my Perfect Palazzo Pants on the road… to the airport. (Trust me, I looked at all those people getting ready to fly away and I was truly jealous! I came this close to buy a ticket… after all, I already had my suitcase and a bunch of outfits with me, haha!) ►►►

Other than the debate on the necessity to use a backpack to be a backpacker, the Denim Debate is probably the second topic on which backpackers across the world can argue forever… ►►►

… or the proof that a same item of clothing can be both feminine AND super practical to pack! For those of you who were curious about the clothes featured in my latest look, here’s more info about the pink tunic… The Emmylou Printed Tunic by SWAK Designs is definitely a plus-size backpacking must-have. ►►►

Though it goes a bit against my backpacker “instincts” to pack very flashy things to wear, in order to be able to mix and match all (or nearly all!) my items of clothing, this one comes as a complete surprise! (I also hate to be too visible while away to avoid drawing unwanted attention.) ►►►

I packed the Wirefree No-Bounce Camisole Bra from Glamorise Sport (back hook), another great design by the people at Glamorise, for my 2-week backpacking trip across Guatemala. ►►►