Travel Outfits: Costa Rica Fall Break
We spent a week in Costa Rica for fall break with our kids in tow. My husband and I enjoyed our 20th anniversary trip so much last year that we decided to take the children to visit this beautiful country and we loved it! I will be sharing the food we ate, our excursions and more over the next few weeks. You can read my post about the food in this post from Friday. I packed about 3 weeks before the trip and while I did not shop for the past 5 weeks, I had bought a few tees before my birthday that I “saved” for the trip. My idea was stripes, orange and olive as an overall color scheme.
Plane Outfit 1 and 2
As I shared in a recent post, I bought this skirt from Halftee with the purpose of wearing it on our flight to and from Costa Rica. It was the perfect choice with how comfortable and put together I felt. I first wore it with a tank then a bodysuit which I snapped on the side. The hand me down hoodie was worn when I got cold. I wore my colorful Keens on the way back (kid size 5).
Stripes
This very casual v-neck tee was versatile and worked well with my fun colorful shorts and my olive pants. I do not like it as much as the striped top below, but I do like the lightweight material a lot.
I have found my skort to be very handy on active vacations and I really need to get another one this spring or summer. I found the olive Puma sneakers on clearance for $25 and they turned out comfortable for our outings that required closed toe shoes.
Graphic tees
I love graphic tees for a casual but still styled look while on vacation. I did get rid of several older ones that I wasn’t wearing anymore so my collection is still about the same size. The inspired tee is from Old Navy and is really soft.
Joggers
I bought these quick dry joggers this summer for the purpose of our trip in case we got rained on while hiking. While that didn’t happen, they still came in handy. I wore 2 outfits most days as our activities in the morning involved a lot of walking and getting sweaty. We had a washer and dryer in the first place we stayed at and where able to get our laundry done, so I was able to wear some of the same pieces twice.
I cannot wait to share more about our trip!
A bientôt!
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26 Comments
Sally in St Paul
Packing for an active vacation is always an adventure in itself. Looks like your choices worked out really well!
mimifce
I wore everything I think! I think I did lose the olive pants/striped tee since I haven’t seen them since I unpacked. I really feel like I stuck them in someone’s suitcase, but they haven’t appeared yet.
Joanne
You had a very versatile wardrobe packed. I love having a washer/dryer handy to rewear and pack less; especially when we’re getting active and sweaty.
mimifce
I didn’t know I would use it, but sure am glad we were able to.
jodie
You did great with your travel outfits. Having the quick dry joggers was smart.
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Jodie
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mimifce
Thanks, Jodie!
Marsha Banks
I think you did an amazing job packing for your vacation. I love graphic tees and almost always buy them from Old Navy. They’ve also started carrying some of them in petite sizes which makes them even better! I can’t wait to read more about your vacation!
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mimifce
Having some newer ones made it fun to get dressed!
Anna+Marcus
Your smart packing is paying off on all accoutns. Love your travelling outfits.
mimifce
Thanks, Anna! I am getting better at knowing what to pack.
Jennifer
I love your travel day outfit!! I feel like I don’t know how to pack for an active vacation haha.
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
mimifce
Most of our vacations are active!
Kathrine Eldridge
You make me miss Costa Rica so much! That was where I went for my honeymoon. Love all these casual looks!
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine! It is such a beautiful country!
Grace
Such great pics!! It looks incredible there. You have so many good outfits in this bunch. I love that skort and it seems so perfect for vacation! I like both striped tees but agree that I like the second one better. And that first purple skirt is SO cute!
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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mimifce
I am glad I didn’t lose the square neck one. Actually wearing it today!
Melody Jacob
I absolutely love the dress you wore on your vacation day!
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Thank you
mimifce
Thank you, the skirt/top combo was a good one!
Di
You packed very efficiently and stylishly for your active vacation! Colors and the stripes that would all mix and match together was a great choice. Thinking your own wardrobe through, and those of your boys must have been no small feat for this trip! Coasta Rica looks so beautiful, I look forward to seeing more pictures!
mimifce
Thanks, Di! I really enjoy planning outfits for trips and a few of those tees have turned into favorites.
Mica Away From The Blue
These look like great outfits for your trip, and that skirt makes for such a pretty travel outfit! I usually travel in jeans when I’m on a plane, as it’s always so cold, haha! 🙂 Doesn’t look as stylish as yout flying outfit!
Thanks for joining the weekday wear link up 🙂
mimifce
The skort is going to make it to the beach too! I might even bring the skirt too. Really still thinking about getting the purple skirt in another color.
jess jannenga
You did a great job packing! When you are doing alot of activities, thaat is key in what you wear. Love the joggers and Costa Rica looks beaitufl. Never been!
jessxx
mimifce
Most of our vacation are active: it helps to get a few new tees here and there to make getting dressed more exciting.
Jill
You did great with your packing and travel outfits! I’ve never been to Costa Rica and look forward to reading your recap posts!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Thanks, Jill! It sure was a cool trip.