I've always been the over-packer, the girl who needs a full carry-on-sized suitcase of things for a weekend trip that really should only take only a hobo purse. Realizing that I overpack, however, has not ever actually affected my packing decisions, so, for years on end, I continued to overpack like it was a competition. In recent months, I have finally managed to calm it down, but less by choice and more out of monetary/physical concerns. After all, when you're traveling by yourself, is it really worth it to carry that much stuff if you have to pay extra just to lug it around (airline restrictions, taxi fares since you can't take the metro)?
This particular weekend was spent with some friends in Shaoxing and Hangzhou. I put everything into a small duffle and called it quits. Fashion-wise, this does mean some sacrifices: you have to repeat some items, but the same pair of jeans for a few days definitely beats repeating the same print-on-print every one of those days, so just pick wisely which items to re-wear and which ones to bring replacements for.
printed cardigan: from Mom
handbag: leather bag purchased in Kunming
chiffon top: a.n.a
jeans: Old Navy
wedge sneakers: Target
gray chiffon top: H&M
b&w top: mossimo
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