By Grace O'Connell Joshua
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(Image credit: @amaka.hamelijnck)
The number one thing I spent my money on in 2023 was traveling. Well, it was actually paying New York City rent, but after that, it was spent on escaping the city I pay so much to live in—go figure. In 2024, I'm predicting it will be much of the same since I can't seem to stay in the city for too long without planning a getaway, even if it's just for a weekend. After all of that traveling, I've become somewhat of a packing aficionado, still an overpacker but nevertheless an expert one. I've listed out all of the best basics your suitcase needs no matter the destination, the perfect travel-size beauty items, the suitcase/weekenders that I swear by, and so much more.
Keep scrolling to take a look at the travel items I never go anywhere without.
Alo Yoga
Airbrush High Waist Bootcut Leggings
Have you ever gone on a trip and forgotten your leggings? Tragic. These are a must-bring.
Oribe
Hair Alchemy Travel Set
I swear by my Oribe travel-size products.
Lunya
Washable Silk Travel Pillow
A game changer.
New Era
Navy New York Yankees League 9forty Adjustable Hat
I'm a big fan of a baseball cap on a travel day.
Alo Yoga
Seamless Superlite Tank
A good white tank you can rely on always comes in my suitcase no matter where I travel.
Jenny Patinkin
Carry-On Cuties
All the beauty skincare goodies you need in an adorable travel size.
TKEES
Foundations Matte Flip Flop
Perfect for the pool, beach, or quick run from your room to the hotel lobby.
Oribe
Cote D'azur Restorative Body Crème Travel
I never go anywhere without lotion. This is one of my favorite travel-size ones.
SKIMS
Cotton Blend Fleece Hoodie
If you run into me at JFK on an early morning flight, there's a good chance I'll be wearing this.
Levi's
Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
A must-pack, trust me.
Tangle Teezer
Mini Ultimate Detangling Hairbrush
A travel-size brush? Absolutely.
Reformation
Mayve Knit Dress
I highly reccomend bringing a little white or black dress that looks great with both heels or flats.
T3
Singlepass Compact 0.8-Inch Travel Straightening & Styling Flat Iron
They even make travel-size straighteners.
Maison Margiela
Replica Fresh & Floral Travel Spray Set
Just throw these in your carry on.
Sigma Beauty
Essential Trio Light Pink Travel Size Brush Set
So you can leave your other brushes at home.
CALPAK
5-Piece Packing Cube Set
I've become a packing-cube person, and there's no going back.
Béis
The Weekend Travel Bag
High up on my list of weekenders to buy.
Alo Yoga
Shine & Strength Hair Duo
Great hair on the go and only $15.
Youth to the People
The Youth Systems Travel Size Skin Care Set
I'm obsessed with Youth to the People skincare. This travel set is heaven sent.
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Makeup Setting Spray
My holy-grail setting spray, small enough to fit in my carry-on.
adidas
Gazelle Bold Platform Sneaker
A sneaker that goes with everything is always good to keep on your packing list.
Peter Thomas Roth
24k Gold Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches
Perfect to wear on your flight or when you land.
CALPAK
Large Hue 30-Inch Rolling Suitcase
Calpak luggage never fails me. If you're in the market for a new suitcase, go for one of theirs.
slip
Pure Silk Sleep Mask
Perfect for a long flight.
UGG
Classic Mini Ii Genuine Shearling Lined Boot
More often than not, I reach for my Uggs on a travel day.
Ray-Ban
50mm Classic Wayfarer Polarized Sunglasses
You can't go wrong with these.
Becca
Triangle Bikini Top
For the hotel sauna or if I'm going on a warm-weather trip, I always bring a black string bikini with me.
Becca
Side Tie Bikini Bottoms
A classic.
Birkenstock
Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandal
Perfect airport shoes.
Nordstrom
3-Pack Everyday Quarter Socks
Don't forget socks.
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Grace O'Connell Joshua
Assistant Editor
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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