🛍️ Leave Room in Your Suitcase… Trust Me

 Hey BFFs — Happy Wednesday!

Packing for a trip? It’s less about what you bring… and more about what you leave space for. Priorities, obviously. I’m headed to Madrid tomorrow for a girls trip my sister planned, and I’m already mentally budgeting extra suitcase space for “just one more” find.

Madrid is effortlessly stunning—think golden light, late dinners, and that chic, slightly undone energy we’re always chasing. We’re also slipping away to Sevilla for Feria de Abril (hello, flamenco, ruffles, and all the drama ), and I already know this trip is going to deliver.

From under-the-radar boutiques to long, wine-soaked tapas nights… I’ll be sharing everything. P.S. Don’t skip today’s partner, looklike! I’m obsessed with this outfit app!

👇 Scroll for my go-to travel essentials to mix, match, and turn looks all trip long. Cheers & martinis, Frances @GalOffDuty 🍸

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Packing for Madrid (But Let’s Be Honest… I’ll Probably Shop)

Tomorrow I’m leaving for Madrid and, like always, packing the night before. I try to be strategic about what I bring because I know how I am when I travel… I leave space in my suitcase. I’m packing a few basics that I know I’ll actually wear:

Flare / Bootcut Jeans

Flare or bootcut jeans are my go-to for travel — they’re flattering, effortless, and pair perfectly with boots and a blazer for an easy day-to-night look.

Tank Tops

Simple tank tops are the ultimate layering piece — perfect under a blazer during the day or worn on their own when the evening warms up. I’m obsessed with these ribbed tank tops!

Cowboy Boots

My cowboy boots add just the right amount of personality and work from walking around the city to a late dinner in Madrid. You know I’m packing my new Ariat’s Darlin’ Western Boot that I personally branded!

The goal is to have pieces that can mix and match so I’m not overpacking.But if we’re being honest… I’m also packing with the full intention of doing some shopping in Madrid.Half the fun of traveling is discovering new pieces you wouldn’t necessarily find at home. Whether it’s a great pair of shoes, a statement jacket, or just something that feels very Madrid, I love bringing back pieces that remind me of the trip every time I wear them.So my suitcase is starting with the essentials — and leaving room for whatever I find along the way.I’ll be sharing what I packed, what I actually wore, and of course… what I ended up buying.Because let’s be real, that’s usually the best part.

Cheers & martinis, Frances @GalOffDuty

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