{"id":851391,"date":"2026-08-09T04:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/851391\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T04:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:14:22","slug":"the-fashion-essentials-two-frequent-travellers-always-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/851391\/","title":{"rendered":"The fashion essentials two frequent travellers always pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Packing for an end-of-summer work trip or holiday and not sure which pieces will offer the most mileage for your limited luggage space? We asked two seasoned travellers, both of whom are on the road at least once a month for business, to share their pro packing tips for warmer and transitional weather. Here are some of their essentials for looking stylish on the go, no checked bag required. <\/p>\n

Fashion stylist Corey Ng packs with versatility in mind. \u201cI\u2019m all about things that I could wear multiple times in one trip for different occasions,\u201d he said. He packs clothes in darker colours such as navy, black and brown, which he finds easier to mix and match. But he also often adds in a pair of white jeans or colourful accessories for contrast and visual interest. <\/p>\n

Ng packs \u201celevated basics,\u201d such as a nicer polo or knitted T-shirt that can go from day to night. \u201cA black knitted T-shirt with a black trouser \u2013 you\u2019re already looking a little more dressed up,\u201d Ng said. An oversized poplin shirt in navy is another must-have, he says. \u201cBecause it\u2019s poplin, it does wrinkle, but there\u2019s something about the wrinkles of a poplin shirt that I don\u2019t find offensive, versus a linen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Maryam Siddiqi, a travel writer and former lifestyle editor at The Globe and Mail, feels the same. \u201cLinen is my enemy because it wrinkles so much,\u201d says the creator of urban culture newsletter Property of Toronto<\/a>. She always packs a classic white button-up shirt in light cotton or poplin fabrics, which she said do \u201cnot wrinkle as much, they hold their shape better.\u201d <\/p>\n

Siddiqi prefers \u201clight, flowy layers\u201d for hotter weather and gravitates to pieces that are multipurpose. Her current must-packs include a midi-length, black silk shirt-dress that is easy to dress up, but can also be worn with a jean jacket for more informal excursions. <\/p>\n

Rounding out her selections are a pair of stylish runners \u2013 she likes New Balance\u2019s retro 327 sneakers \u2013 that can be worn both on the go and to the hotel gym. She also takes along a matching, quilted cotton pant<\/a> and top<\/a> set from Toronto-based label Hoi Bo. <\/p>\n

\u201cI actually just got it last year and it\u2019s become a staple,\u201d Siddiqi says. \u201cI can wear leggings underneath the pants if I need to layer up for a colder destination because they\u2019re even more barrel-y than barrel pants.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Six buys to try In the men\u2019s departmentTilley five-pocket denim pantOpen this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

Designed in Toronto and made overseas, these minimalist jeans are a mid-weight, 100-per-cent cotton denim fabric. Monochromatic and with a straight-tapered leg, they have the potential to easily elevate an outfit from day to night. $180<\/p>\n

Buy<\/p>\n

COS boxy cotton-poplin utility shirtOpen this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

A classic poplin shirt would work well for any trip, but for your next vacation (or workcation?) consider packing this boxy, slightly utilitarian version that looks just as good with jorts as it does with chinos. $129<\/p>\n

Buy<\/p>\n

Marimekko Astrilli Piccolo Kioski scarfOpen this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

Add pattern and a pop of colour to your travel ensembles with a charming scarf. This unisex cotton bandana is available in multiple hues and features Marimekko\u2019s iconic striped Piccolo pattern, created in 1953. $70<\/p>\n

Buy<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s departmentMuji Cool Touch shirt-dress Open this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

This midi-length shirt-dress is made with a 100-per-cent cotton fabric that\u2019s designed to feel cool to the touch. It can be worn as is in warm weather, and styled over leggings or under a blazer in the fall. $99.90 <\/p>\n

Buy<\/p>\n

New Balance 327s Open this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

Siddiqi recommends these stylish runners that also offer plenty of support for when she wants to work out while away from home. They\u2019re available in a wide range of colours and in sizes five to 12. $129.99 <\/p>\n

Buy<\/p>\n

T. Line Coco cropped shirtOpen this photo in gallery:<\/a><\/p>\n

You can find a great white poplin shirt from many brands, including Toronto-based T. Line. This one is made in Canada, features a subtly curved hemline and has a more fashionable, cropped fit. $295 <\/p>\n

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