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Traveling Light: Packing List for Kansas City, Missouri

A downward view of Alyssa toting her luggage

Over the Labor Day weekend, Michael and I visited Kansas City, Missouri (you can read about what we did over the weekend here, here, and here) and had a blast! So today I’m going to share what I packed and wore each day.

Attentive readers may note this looks similar to my Nashville list, and it will probably look similar to future packing lists, as I’m currently focusing on having a limited but hard-working wardrobe. I’ve edited my closet down pretty far, but I’m methodically adding pieces back, carefully considering a new piece before inviting it into my home.


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You’ll also note that this isn’t necessarily a “minimal” packing list – due to the hot weather forecast (highs around 90°F), I needed to add a few extra pieces. I wore every item I packed, although I could have flown back in the same dress I wore earlier in the day on Monday had I been short on space in my suitcase. As it turned out, I had large pockets of space in my bag and I prefer flying in jeans, so I could justify bringing another pair. Enough yammering, let’s get to the outfits!


KANSAS CITY OUTFITS

Day One – Saturday

This first outfit is basically my current go-to air travel outfit. Jeans, a tank, a sweater, a long necklace, and my crossbody purse tucked inside my airline-compliant “personal item.” I’ve never been a backpack person; too much paranoia about pickpockets (hey, watch some YouTube videos about pickpockets and you’ll be paranoid too!). My Longchamp bag looks like a purse, and I feel more put together when walking out of the airport.

A pair of jeans, a tank, a cardigan, sneakers, and two purses are arranged on the floor in a flatlay
| Crossbody Pouch* | Tote | Silk Tank* | Cardigan* | Necklace* | Sneakers* | Denim* |

That evening we had dinner reservations, so I wanted to dress up while still feeling comfortable. My jersey jumpsuit feels unapologetically like pajamas, which is enough to outweigh the confused look Michael gives me when I wear it. Since it takes on a life of its own, I kept the rest of my outfit nice and simple.

A jumpsuit, sandals, and purse are arranged on the floor in a flatlay
| Crossbody Pouch* | Jumpsuit* | Copper and Leather Necklace* | Sandals* |

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Day Two – Sunday

A tee, shorts, sneakers, and bag are arranged on a wood floor in a flatlay
| Sunglasses | Sneakers* | Top* | Copper and Leather Necklace* | Earrings | Cut-off Shorts* | Crossbody Pouch* |

Our agenda for Sunday evening included barbecue and live music, with an unknown curfew and final destination, so I wanted to be ready for anything. (In actuality, the night ended at 10:00 p.m. and our final destination was bed since I started coming down with a cold). Jeans and a nice top fit the bill perfectly.

A wrap top, jeans, purse, and sandals are arranged on a wood floor in a flatlay
| Crossbody Pouch* | Denim | Copper and Leather Necklace* | Wrap Top* | Sandals* |

Day Three – Monday

On the final day, I wasn’t feeling well, and it was also the hottest day, so I’m glad I packed a simple outfit to round out the trip.

A dress, sneakers, and bag are arranged on a wood floor in a flatlay
| Dress* | Copper and Leather Necklace* | Sneakers* | Sunglasses |

By the time the flight rolled around, I was grateful for a change of clothes, including jeans and my sweater to help fight my cold. I basically alternated the entire trip between my sneakers and sandals for comfort, so I wore my slides on the way home. Since we have TSA Precheck it’s so nice not to worry about having to remove shoes (i.e. no socks and sandals here!).

A tee, jeans, cardigan, sandals, and bag are arranged on a wood floor in a flatlay
| Cardigan* | Tee* | Earrings | Denim | Tote | Sandals* |

KANSAS CITY PACKING LIST

A collage of all items packed for Kansas City
Silk Tank* | Tee* | Top* | Wrap Top* | Jumpsuit* | Cut-off Shorts* | Distressed Denim* | Dark Denim | Dress* | Sunglasses | Cardigan* | Sandals* | Sneakers* | Crossbody Pouch* | Tote
*many of these items are no longer available from the retailer and I've linked a comparable product

FINAL THOUGHTS ON PACKING FOR KANSAS CITY

I was a little surprised to find that Midwestern style bears a lot of similarities to Southern style. The day-to-day wear is quite casual (though less preppy or frilly) and trends seem to take time to trickle down, just like in many Southern cities. Being particularly “stylish” isn’t the focus, and honestly? It’s so refreshing to just pack clothes that feel comfortable.


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