So exciting! You have received brilliant advice (much better than I can give...I am now planning on buying some packing cubes for my NEXT trip) but I will just tell you what I have stuffed in my one large bag for my almost 4 week trip from summer to almost-winter temperatures (China and Vancouver in November):
5 pairs of shoes! Yes, it sounds crazy, but I drove myself even crazier trying to cut down on the footwear and I will tell you I have already worn every single pair of shoes I brought and I am not sorry. This is the FIRST trip I have allowed myself so many types of footwear and it has been a godsend. I have a pair of pointy toed black flats for skirt wear and city walking, a pair of athletic Mary Janes for warm weather, skirts, walking heavy sightseeing, two pair of booties (black and light brown), and a pair of athletic sneakers in leather. I am SO grateful for these choices. Full stop. Worth every inch they are taking up.
Bottoms in the bag:
1 pair print cropped pants (wear with booties in cool weather/ flats in warmer weather)
1 pair skinnies
1 black jersey midi skirt
1 taupe jersey knee length skirt
1 pair of shorts (unworn so far)
1 below knee denim skirt
Toppers:
1 fuchsia knit jacket
1 black waxed denim moto
1 trench
1 rainproof anorak in pink
1 grey cardigan
1 striped cotton boatneck sailor sweater
Tops
1 pattern long sleeve
1 white button down
1 orchid button down
1 denim shirt
1 sleeveless black T neck modal
2 layering Ts (white, grey)
1 layering T-neck (fuchsia)
1 short sleeved striped top
2 scarves: leopard print, and your magic scarf (it's MAGIC!!)
4 layering tanks/ camis
1 athletic shirt that doubles as PJs
undies, including silk undies that double as PJs
leggings
tights
socks
Somehow I got it all in. I have worn almost everything already, one way or another (layered under/ over, etc.) And we are doing laundry.
Have a wonderful trip!!! And send us pics!