Packing for Greece

I have always been obsessed with packing well, partly to feel in harmony with the rhythms and attitudes of the environment I’m visiting, but to also add that extra layer of delight to my adventure. Packing is an opportunity to distill the essence of how you want to feel where you are going. Sometimes it’s a vibe I make up as I get ready. Other times, it’s more concrete inspiration and Jackie O. and Lee Radziwill in Greece were definitely back of mind for me this trip. Do I spend too many hours imagining what I will wear where? Perhaps. But I aim for maximum joy in all aspects of a vacation—clothing included. What also brought a zing to my wardrobe was the rare addition of color. Some very vivid shades at that. For me, it is all about finding the right color, it can’t be too common, I want it a bit off. Of course at night I reverted to mostly black and white.

Suzie Kondi top and shorts at Temple of Poseidon

Typically, I post a packing list before I travel. But post-trip packing lists allow for a reassessment on what worked and what didn’t. Plus I read other people’s lists, take cues, do people-watching research and test things out. I have not been on a beach/resort vacation in two years, or bought much in terms of summer clothes since then. So did I go a bit overboard for Greece? Maybe? But I wore almost all of it, many things on repeat and will for the next few months.