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What to wear in India/Middle East
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By
Courtney Clapper
Traveling for work or fun to India or the Middle East, or any hot/conservative country? Here's what I recommend for keeping your shoulders/legs covered but still looking chic and staying cool
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Dresses
shoes
pants
Gifts/Misc
Dresses
Can dress up or down!
FARM Rio Combuco Cutout Maxi Dress
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Green Guipire Cut-Out Midi Dress
Dressy but comfy and lightweight!
White Palms Richelieu Euroflax™ Premium Linen Shirt
Could also wear for work
Mixed Navy Winter Lenzing® Ecovero® Viscose Midi Dress
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Quant Dress Persian Tile Lapis
shoes
The Olsen twins loved these and I think they will be chic for travel and walking
Women's Voya Infinity Sandal
pants
Comfy but classy with the lace detailing
RIXO Iveta Linen Blend Trousers
So classy
The Mona Linen Shirt Dress by Maeve
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Banjanan Poppy Dress | Shopbop
Gifts/Misc
Gifts are big in India - giving each of my bfs aunts/grandmas in India a perfume, and they I will get a full-sized version as well with the receipt!
Holiday Deluxe Perfume Sampler Set w/ Redeemable Voucher - Sephora Favorites | Sephora
Always keep a plane snack in your duffle
BonBon's Sour Wild Strawberry Fish
I never travel without a Hydroflask - you could go smaller, but this one keeps me drinking lots of water every day on the trip
Hydro Flask
The aloe is my favorite mask to hydrate during/after a flight
Superfood Mask Bowl Set
Keep these in your bag for easy nails on the go - I always keep the set in my purse in case I need to fix one
Salon Acrylic press-on nails, leilani, nude, med coffin, 28 ct
I always keep one pair of grippy socks in my suitcase in case I schedule pilates on the trip!
Hot Girls Do PILATES grip Socks - Black
Useful for travel, especially traveling to countries that don't have tampons
DIVA™ - Shop the Original DIVA™ Cup | CONSCIOUS CYCLE CARE FOR ...
Important for safety when traveling alone - can't travel with pepper spray but can travel with this
Birdie Alarm
Hotel rooms never have cutlery - I started carrying my own so I could eat my takeout in my room and wash on the go
Travel Fork
Really helpful for washing clothes while traveling, especially if you live in NYC and want to take advantage of free washers/dryers!
Travel Size Detergent
Easy to find in my bag and has a pocket for my global entry card
Passport Holder
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Sunless Tan Collection
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Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
This size can be packed in a carry on but will last for awhile
Sunscreen
travel size, smells good and works! perfect for tropical trips
Golden Hour
I always keep a hat in my bag for sun/beach
Polo tan baseball cap
Always keep a tote bag in there - super handy
Classic Canvas Book Tote Bags
Good for the beach/shower shoes in a pinch
Havaianas
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Amazon Best Sellers: Best Sleep Masks
Great if you're a light sleeper like me
Loop Earplugs
