For me, I would get on in London and take the day trip across the channel to Paris. I would spend a few days in the city of lights then get on again and spend one magic night aboard. Then I would arrive in Venice after going through the station at Verona. The London to Paris trip is about a $1000 and from Paris to Venice is another $3000 which may sound expensive for what is basically a two day train trip, and if you add a stay in Paris and Italy that could be another $4000, plus airfare over to Europe and spending money...oy this is an expensive trip. But I think it would be worth it. Just be sure not to try to travel this one solo...you won't be able to afford it other wise...I know I can't. Not unless a certain ginger British prince suddenly becomes attracted to curvy brunettes with southern drawls...
But a girl can dream...
So here's what I would wear if I could afford a trip aboard the Orient Express.
So everything listed here is about what I would pack for a trip on the orient express, plus I'd like to introduce my concept for packing clothes that mix and match so you can just carry everything on in one carryon.
A pair of underware for each day...let's not be gross people!
A pair of pajamas (like the cheetah print featured above, rawr!)
Three good bras, one dressy two sporty.
Three pairs of pants, one white, one solid color and one print. Remember, cheetah is a neutral...;)
Three polyester tees preferably solid or small print. (Cotton or Silk needs to be washed every day, remember we're going for fitting everything we can into a carry on.
1 coat (like the faux spike trench above)
Two pairs of shoes, a pair of heels, and a comfy flat or wedge.
Three dresses. One dressy, one casual, one semi business. (a peplum suit works too)
toletries
a scarf that doubles as a blanket in case you get cold.
Here's a handy list of when clothes need to be washed so you can see that you don't have to pack a lot, and you can wear a lot of stuff that would get crushed in a suitcase. Compliments of Real Simple.com
Bras
How often you should wash them: After 3 to 4 wears.What to know: Bras don’t come into direct contact with the underarms, so they can withstand a few wearings. But they need a 24-hour break between wears for the elastic to recover, so try a rotation system: Line them up in a drawer. In the a.m., take a bra from the front, then send it to the back of the line in the p.m.
Exception to the rule: Sweat a lot? Then wash bras daily with a gentle baby detergent, like Dreft. “Perspiration wears down the elastic, so keeping a bra clean will increase its life span,” says Jennifer Manuel Carroll, owner of the Seattle lingerie shop Bellefleur.
Jeans
How often you should wash them: After 4 to 5 wears.What to know: Durable denim is excellent at masking dirt—which is a good thing, since overwashing can cause jeans to fade and fray. To keep yours looking like new (or “weathered” just the way you want them): Throw them in the washer inside out and use cold water. Avoiding the dryer will help retain color, too.
Exception to the rule: Take them for a spin cycle sooner if they stretch out. Or just toss them in the dryer for 10 minutes (but no more than that). Spandex-heavy “jeggings” (jean leggings) should be washed after every wear so the knees don’t bag.
Dress Pants
How often you should wash them: After 4 to 5 wears.What to know: You’re probably wearing these in an (overly) air-conditioned office, so feel free to revisit them multiple times, particularly those made of stain-repelling synthetic blends. Part of a suit? Dry-clean both pieces together so one doesn’t fade faster than the other.
Exception to the rule: Your nice trousers will last longer between washings if you change into your “play clothes” as soon as you leave work (as opposed to wearing them to your daughter’s soccer game).
Pajamas
How often you should wash them: After 3 to 4 wears.What to know: Swap out your pj’s twice as often as you change the sheets. “People don’t realize how much they sweat at night,” says Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., a codirector of the Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health at Simmons College, in Boston. “We also shed thousands of skin cells a minute.”
Exception to the rule: Do you shower before bedtime? If the answer is yes, you can sneak in an extra wear or two. However, if you snooze in silk, which absorbs more body oils than cotton, you should switch up your sleepwear daily.
Tops and Dresses
How often you should wash them: After 1 to 3 wears.What to know: Three ways to keep these pieces in ready-to-wear shape: Don’t overdo the deodorant—one dab will do you. Prevent underarm stains with an undershirt or
Exception to the rule: Again, whites and silks need a cleaning after every wear. And if your dress is formal or semi-formal, it’s best to dry-clean after each outing, since you don’t want any stains setting during the weeks or months between wears.
T-Shirts, Tanks, and Camisoles
How often you should wash: After every wear.What to know: Treat them like underwear. “Close-fitting and oil-absorbing, these basic pieces add life to your pricier blouses, sweaters, and
Exception to the rule: Stick to the four-hour rule. If you wore a T-shirt or camisole only briefly, there’s no need to be rigid. “It’s OK to put a barely-worn tee back in the drawer every now and then,” says Salinger.
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