What to Pack for Hawaii – Packing Light

What to Pack for Hawaii Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara

Camisole / Tank • H&M | Red Band T-shirt • Hot Topic | Blue Off Shoulder Shirt • H&M | Embroidered Peasant Blouse • Madewell | Grey Cardigan • Madewell | Navy Blazer • Zara | Jeans • Madewell | Culottes • H&M | Denim Shorts • H&M | Embroidered Sundress • Madewell | Maxi Kaftan Dress • H&M | Reversible Bathing Suit • Top Shop | Scarf • Fat Face | Hat • Madewell | Sunglasses • ELOQUII | Espadrilles • Soludos | Sneakers • Adidas | Red Flats • Marks and Spencer | Brown Purse • American West | Black Crossbody • Clarks Treen Island |

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I’m pushing this one close to the wire since the trip takes place the first week of June but better late than never right? Right? 😉 Hawaii is one of those destinations where people imagine themselves running off and living forever. I’ve never been but I know people that have, and they all seem to share that same sentiment.

The request is for 1 week in Hawaii with a side trip to Chicago for a work convention, and both need to be able to be packed within a carry-on. The clothes for this trip are summer clothes so there should be no issues fitting everything you need in to one bag when packed well (ahem, roll everything). In the main list I am including the Hawaii pieces and at the bottom I will show a couple of pieces that you can add to mix with the Hawaii wardrobe to have some work clothes. The two pieces I chose to include are a pencil skirt and a white button down. These pieces combined with several of the pieces in the list should give you enough outfit options for the work portion of the trip (except maybe shoes, see my shoe explanation below). I did a separate work clothes section to the “what to wear” outfit portion at the bottom of the post.

Hawaii is quite casual in general so shorts, sandals, tanks/t-shirts, and summery dresses are the norm, as is just wearing your swimsuit with a coverup. The swimsuit I included is actually reversible so it is like having two in one. One side bold coloured print, and the other side is black. I love a piece that gives you multiple looks from it, like scarves which can be used as sarongs, wraps, or shawls. It can lighten your packing list immensely.

June is considered one of the peak holiday months for Hawaii with nice, sunny weather (usually) with day time highs of 28°C on average. It can be windy and the evenings can cool down so a sweater or light jacket is important. I originally included a jean jacket as the light jacket option, but I swapped it out for a blazer so that it can be used for the work convention too. Putting a blazer over an outfit looks instantly more polished and put together.

I’m dancing about over the footwear decision because it is never necessary to bring more than 3 pairs. But due to the work convention I was contemplating adding a ballet flat but it would depend on what level of dressy the work part requires (like high heels). So right now I will stick with what I chose and use your discretion of what you would think is the most suitable choice.

Remember that your travel outfits are also included in these pieces so layer well to cut back on the amount you are packing. I included the jeans for the travel outfit option mostly, since they probably won’t be worn very much on the island unless there are some cooler days/evenings. But since I am a big jean wearer, I would just cuff them and wear them with some slides and a t-shirt, tank, or tunic top.

I’ve put together outfits options for the Hawaii trip and work portion in two separate collages located below.

I hope your trip is great and good luck at the convention!

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What to Wear in Hawaii Packing Light List Outfit Options #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara
Camisole / Tank • H&M | Red Band T-shirt • Hot Topic | Blue Off Shoulder Shirt • H&M | Embroidered Peasant Blouse • Madewell | Grey Cardigan • Madewell | Navy Blazer • Zara | Jeans • Madewell | Culottes • H&M | Denim Shorts • H&M | Embroidered Sundress • Madewell | Maxi Kaftan Dress • H&M | Reversible Bathing Suit • Top Shop | Scarf • Fat Face | Hat • Madewell | Sunglasses • ELOQUII | Espadrilles • Soludos | Sneakers • Adidas | Red Flats • Marks and Spencer | Brown Purse • American West | Black Crossbody • Clarks Treen Island |

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Work Conference Outfit Options

What to Pack for a short Work Conference Packing Light List Outfit Options #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara

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Sara

Sara is the founder and creative behind livelovesara. A George Brown College Fashion Styling Graduate, she provides advice on finding your personal style regardless of age and budget. She is always on the hunt for the perfect wardrobe piece and is a vintage and thrifting enthusiast who can't wait to share her newest finds. She is also trying to learn French.

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  1. I love this so much! Packing tonight! Thanks so much. I just love how you put together your outfits! Perfection.

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