Shopping while traveling

Do you shop when you travel?  It sounds like fun but I rarely do, for many reasons:

• I don't want to waste time in the stores and I don't feel like trying things on.  
• I don't have my other clothes/shoes/bags with me to try things together. 
• I am a serial returner and don't like to commit too quickly. 
• I am in a different mindset and tend to lose perspective on what I really need and wear
• I like to shop alone and I get confused, not helped, by input from (well meaning) others   

Because of all of the above I did not plan to shop while in Krakow, but since I have received a gift card from the relative, I had no choice but to use it or lose it.

I used it.

I decided to keep it simple and picked a jersey dress and a black t-shirt.

The dress easy and super comfortable.  The twist in the front and the cocoon shape make it more interesting.  It also came in yellow and I was immediately tempted by the summery hue but I think that would end up being one of those compulsive-vacation-purchases,  so I bought this pretty and much 'safer' teal green.
 

It has pockets and the length is perfect.  It will travel well, hide any post dinner bulges and it can be dressed up and down with shoes and accesories.

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The t-shirt is even more simple.

It has a very nice nipped in the waist and longer in the back shape.

It kind of got 'caught' on my butt in the picture but it actually looks better irl.

The design in made out of raised dots. It is perfect to wear causally but can go a little dressy too. I really like both items and I don't think they will end up unworn, like some other vacation purchases. Maybe I have learned something after all...

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That's all folks!

Do you shop when you travel?

Are you usually happy with your vacation buys?

Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!