What to Pack for the Perfect Girls Getaway This Weekend

Girls Getaway

Where would you like to go for your ultimate girls getaway?

Miami, Sonoma, and Paris top the lists of many. Whether you want to chill on the beach, sip wine in a vineyard, or party until the sun comes up, there’s nothing as awesome as a weekend getaway with your best gal pals.

The question is: What do you pack?

Read on for our weekend trip packing list that makes packing as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Bags & Luggage

Are you notorious for overpacking? You don’t need much for a weekend getaway (especially if you’re sharing hotel rooms), so now is the perfect opportunity to practice packing light.

Opt for a stylish leather weekender bag or a zip-up oversized tote bag to hold all your stuff without wrinkling anything. Add a smaller crossbody purse for your daytime activities and a small clutch for your nights out on the town.

Clothing & Accessories

Much depends on what the weather will be like and if you’re headed to the beach, the mountains, or the big city. Still, there are a few universal items that belong on your packing list:

  • Cute swimsuit
  • Coverup
  • Sundress
  • Casual tee & shorts (for lounging)
  • Dressy top and white jeans or skirt (for going out)
  • Pajamas
  • Sunglasses
  • Boater’s hat or baseball cap
  • Jewelry
  • Makeup

Try to include whites, blacks, and neutral tones so it’s easy to mix and match. This will make it much easier to pack light when you have interchangeable outfits and accessories.

Let’s Not Forget the Shoes

If you’re tempted to bring all 19 pairs of shoes you own, don’t. Not only do you not have the space (you’re packing light, remember?) but it’s truly not necessary.

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For most girls getaway trips, you can get by with three basic items:

  • Sneakers (for active daytime activities)
  • Slip-on sandals (for the beach or pool)
  • Heels (for evenings out)

Again, think neutral colors that pair easily with the rest of your attire.

Miscellaneous (AKA The Fun Stuff)

What would weekend getaways be without a little bit (or a lot) of girly fun? Here are our suggestions for some fun games, snacks, and other random items:

  • Cocktail kits
  • Face mask kits
  • Portable Bluetooth speakers
  • Sunscreen
  • Travel-sized board games or card games
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Polaroid camera
  • Sugary or salty snacks
  • Chocolate
  • CDs or playlists
  • Phone charger
  • Earplugs
  • Fashion magazines (for inspiration)
  • Hangover kit (just in case)

If there’s a special theme for your girls getaway (bachelorette party, birthday, etc), don’t forget to include some items specific to the occasion! Be as silly or as serious as you like, as long as you’re having fun.

Countdown to Your Girls Getaway Weekend

Let’s face it—we could all use a girls getaway after the stress we’ve endured this year.

After you call your gal pals and make a plan, refer back to this list to make sure you have everything you need for your trip. Hopefully this weekend getaway will be one for the record books!

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