Sources:
On A (left):
- Trench – Nine Wiest
- Blue scarf – Old Navy
- Skinnies – Banana Republic
- Henley – Gap
- Floral blouse – Maurice’s
- Vest – Banana Republic Outlet
- Bag – Nine West
- Wellies – Banana Republic
On S (right):
- Trench – vintage, grandmother’s
- Black t-neck top – Zara
- Skirt – Express, via TJMaxx
- Necklace – Welt Laden in Salzburg
- Gray tights – drugstore
- Boots – Banana Republic
- Bag – Liz Claiborne, thrifted
- Scarf – Nine West
Endnotes:
As E. already mentioned, A. is on a European jaunt right now and her first stop along the way was Munich. I had the immense pleasure of having A1 and A2 stay with me over the weekend and it just about made my year. It was wonderful getting to see them and being able to share this city I’ve come to really love with them.
Our uniform over the weekend consisted of light layers, followed by a trench coat, a light-weight scarf, and boots. It rained on and off and so boots, trench coats, and umbrellas were the best choices for keeping dry while walking around the city all day long. (I was also so impressed – both A.s packed for their entire European trip in one carry-one bag each! But more on that soon, I’ll let A. tell the story of her packing amazingness.)
While we both matched with out scarf-trench-boots combo, you can still see how much individual color choice, cut, and pattern can play into such a simple combo, rendering our outfits pretty different while still composed of the same basic elements.
As for the other layers – A. kept it casual yet chic with dark-wash skinnies, a pretty floral blouse over a dark henley and underneath a dark vest. Wearing lots of layers when traveling is a great idea as you can easily adjust your temperature as your activities change; be it by shedding a few layers for your long stair climb up St. Peter’s bell tower for this view…
… or by covering back up for drinks and snacks at an outdoor table at Marienplatz. I in turn wore a basic black turtleneck, a silvery-gray skirt, and gray tights – a monochromatic outfit that can easily translate from the day’s sightseeing events to evening drinks with friends. And A2 was (as always) our skilled and willing photographer who receives the credit for all these great photos, so thank you! Enjoy the rest of your travels, you two, I miss you already! S.
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Aw! That is so cool! How fun for you to have Munich together! I can’t wait to read the packing article. Getting through my travels with just a carry-on is one of my favorite topics of interest.
You look perfect.
It can be challenging to be out all day in cool/wet places. I hope hat/gloves are tucked into those bags as well.
Love the grey nine west bag and the tan trench – I really need one of those for spring!
I thought I recognised Munich from the flickr photos (though I haven’t been for 9 years, shocking!). You both look great!
How fun that you two got to reconnect in Europe! I’m so curious to hear about A’s packing prowess …
You ladies look incredibly chic! And packing for a Euro trip with one carry-on? Crazy but admirable!
It makes me happy to see your friendship communicated in your smiles.
I love the way your clothes match the buildings behind you! Super-chic!
Loved seeing this joint post! Also, A – your eyes are always pretty but they look so incredibly BLUE in that first pic!
The last picture of you two is wonderful- so stylish and happy!
You both look so chic and cute! I always loved it when friends came to visit me in Madrid or when I occasionally got to visit someone in Berlin or Lisbon.
What wonderful photos! You ladies have pretty bags :)
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