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As a single Mum who has spent years taking road trips with a teen, I consider myself something of an expert in choosing travel outfits. The key to a successful holiday wardrobe<\/a> is to approach the issue less as a \u201cleisure preparation\u201d activity and more of a \u201clogistical mission involving extensive diplomacy and negotiation\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether we\u2019re off skiing<\/a> on a home exchange<\/a>, or taking a road trip through California<\/a>, the one thing I\u2019ve learned is that the key to survival is packing smarter \u2013 not packing more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This post outlines my hard-earned and wildly caffeinated guide to choosing the perfect travel outfits \u2013 all while keeping your luggage within budget and your teen (mostly) speaking to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What makes the perfect road trip outfit?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A good travel outfit has to be flexible \u2013 you might need to go from the airport to a scenic viewpoint, or jump off the train straight to dinner without looking like you\u2019ve slept in your clothes. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

That means we want soft clothes that don\u2019t wrinkle easily, like jersey sweaters, soft tee shirts and cotton-blend trousers that can survive being sat on, slept in and crumpled in the back seat of a car.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No matter where we go, I\u2019m always going to pack a few pairs of Tom\u2019s Trunks trousers, multiple relaxed sweaters and plain tee shirts, and a lightweight jacket for warmth but also to make our look smarter when needed. Uniqlo is a great spot to pick up light cotton jersey jackets that are absolutely impossible to wrinkle, and pull together an outfit in minutes.\u00a0What about outfits for teens?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some respects, choosing the right travel outfit for teens is none of your business \u2013 my teen has zero interest in my opinions on fashion. But where I do have a vested interest is in what will literally fit into our luggage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So start with timeless essentials that can be reworn and re-styled \u2013 neutral tee shirts, easy layers, and flexible cotton trousers or jeans will see you through cafes, hikes and unexpected Insta photo opps.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget accessories. They take up almost no space but add personality and options. So you can wear the same clothes in lots of different configurations, creating endless outfit combinations<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Accessories are your secret weapon \u2014 they take up almost no space, but add personality and options. A printed scarf or statement earrings can transform the same outfit so even your teen won\u2019t accuse you of \u201cwearing the same thing again\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Stealing celeb style inspiration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teens have a keen interest in what their favourite celebs are wearing \u2013 Flea often adopts the tone of a patient teacher as she shows me why it\u2019s important that jeans are baggier than clown trousers, or why it\u2019s important to have a co-ord at the airport. But the principles are useful \u2013 oversized blazers, monochrome sets, co-ords and cool trainers \u2013 all achievable and road-trip friendly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You definitely don\u2019t need a designer wardrobe, because who has the time and money for that? Trust me, comfort is your best friend when you have had no sleep and you\u2019re about to drive for hours while listening to your child\u2019s chosen playlist.<\/p>\n

What glasses work best for your face shape?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Because I\u2019m officially old, my road trips now involve lots of squinting at road signs, asking Flea to read parking instructions, and trying to zoom in on Google maps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The right glasses help you to see \u2013 and can combine as sunglasses! They\u2019re also a good fashion detail \u2013 does anyone else think their face looks better in glasses? A quick guide to the best glasses for your face shape is:\u00a0<\/p>\n