How to Curate a Perfect Travel Wardrobe, According to a Fashion Expert

Packing for a single-destination trip is challenging enough, but what if your itinerary sees you taking flight to Rome for meetings, before swinging over to Brazil to watch your sister tie the knot, and then hightailing it to the Bay Area for a class reunion?

Sure, you can stuff the entire contents of your closet into multiple suitcases and pay extra to haul trunks around the globe, or you can pack thoughtfully and efficiently like a pro. We spoke to Libby Page, senior market editor at Net-A-Porter and a seasoned traveler — who jet sets for months at a time — for her tips on curating a classic wardrobe that transcends destination.

“When packing, start by laying out your wardrobe foundations — shirts, t-shirts, denim, and wide-leg pants in neutral colors that will work with everything,” says Page. Once the foundation is set, Page builds looks out depending on what occasions she’s dressing for and what the temperature is looking like. Throw on a necklace and bold lip for a dinner out, or wrap on a scarf for a day of sightseeing. Another important piece of advice: “Try and wear everything twice, but in a different way to save on space,” says Page.

Ahead, she tells us her must-haves to always look chic on the road. So whether you’re in Tokyo one day or Copenhagen the next, here are the items to pack in order to feel and look put together.