From outdoor sightseeing and museum visits to evening drinks and special dinners, a long weekend in a new city calls for a carefully edited capsule of comfort and style – but how to squeeze it all into your carry-on? Pack smart with these key pieces that will transition seamlessly from day to night. A floaty blouse will look just as good paired with a utility miniskirt by day as it will with some printed silk trousers by night, and a kaftan-style dress can equally be dressed up or down. Pack sandals that can be worn all day long – make sure to break them in before you go so that you can get your steps in around the city with no fear of blisters! Longchamp’s travel tote is the perfect size for all your airport essentials, pop a handbag divider inside for easy access to important documents while you travel. Finally? A fun pair of sunglasses – we love Massimo Dutti’s green pair – and a chic sunhat for sunny lunches outdoors. Bon voyage! 

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Green graphic-print dress, €400; www.longchamp.com. 

Yellow floral print shorts, Zimmermann, €550, at Brown Thomas.

Beige and black Wilka canvas and jute espadrilles, €150; www.castaner.com.

Ecru denim mini skirt, Marques’ Almeida, €260, at Harvey Nichols, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.

Yellow cotton pintuck blouse, €70.40; www.oasisfashion.com. 

Patch XL travel bag, Longchamp X EU, €250; www.longchamp.com. 

Billiard green silk tunic blouse, €69.95, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.

Scarf print Lucille silk trousers, €297; www.alemais.com. 

Beige Haley cotton bucket hat, Isabel Marant, €125, at Samui, 17 Drawbridge Street, Cork.

Green acetate-frame sunglasses, €59.95, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.