Staying cozy on a trip is important, but who wants to haul around several coats when traveling during the warmer months? Lessen the bulk in your suitcase by adding a light, stylish travel wrap to moderate and hot destinations. It will do the trick in keeping you warm on the plane and in the evenings!
Best Travel Wrap
Written By: Michelle Nati
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If you’ve been on a trip to Europe you probably know that no matter where you are or what month it is, it can get cold, even in summer. If you’re moving from city to city, the last thing you’ll want to do is lug a heavy coat or jacket around or have it take up too much room in your baggage.
Well, we’ve found a solution! A light travel wrap will keep you cozy for any unpredictable chills you may experience on your flight and on the ground. Below you will find some of our favorites!
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Watch the Sunset in this Cute Mer Sea Travel Wrap
When you’re on a cruise, you’ll want to capture every moment watching the waves and not have to run back to your cabin to change, because you’ll already be wearing this cozy wrap by Mer Sea.
It will serve you well in every chilly instance and comes with a travel bag in a matching color—you can even use it as a pillow on your flight! Readers love it, and one says, “It’s so amazing and handy for travel!”
If you’re wondering what to pack for a cruise vacation, check out this awesome cruise packing list!
Stand out in This Gorgeous Black and Leopard Piece by RainRap
It’s not just fashionable! This reversible wrap by RainRap is lightweight, water-repellent, and hooded for protection against the elements, and you can change up your look anytime! It hits all the marks for one reader who said, “I recently ordered this rain poncho wrap for my fall trip to Italy. It comes in tons of colors and even has magnets for the arms to make a sleeve!”
We put together the perfect guide to help you choose the best fall coats you can wear on the road and at home this season!
An Affordable Wrap in a Rainbow of Colors
This gorgeous pashmina by TZ Promise comes in so many different colors and is so cheap that you won’t break the bank if you decide on more than one. It’s well-made, cozy, and easy to pair with pretty much any outfit. It’s big too—you can wear it as a shawl or use it as a blanket while at an outdoor screening. One reader says, “I color coordinate it with my shoes when I go out in the evenings.”
Versatile Bina Travel Wrap Covers Many Different Looks
When you bring a Bina on a trip it’s like you’ve brought a dozen different looks! Readers hail it’s versatility because it can be worn in a myriad of ways – as a scarf, cardigan, poncho, shrug, stole, and many more, including a headscarf! It even comes with a booklet to show you how to pair whatever look your desire with your perfect outfit. Made from 100% modal jersey for the ultimate in comfort, we recommend having fashion fun with this playful wrap!
Take a look at this convertible wrap dress you can actually wear everywhere!
A Wrap Shawl With Understated Elegance by Reemonde
Reemonde’s breathable cashmere blend feels soft draped over your shoulders or against your neck, and it won’t make you itch. It’s big enough to be worn as a wrap or pashmina, but small enough to pull from your backpack just as the sun goes down.
It’s extremely affordable and versatile, which is also music to readers’ ears! One says, “I am 5’3” and prefer a pashmina or a light poncho over the wraps that are popular now. They’re too cumbersome. This is my favorite—it’s warm and cheap.”
HappyLuxe Makes a Warm, Fashionable Travel Wrap Shawl
A welcome addition to virtually any outfit, the Wayfarer acts as a scarf, pashmina, or use it as a travel blanket for picnics or covering yourself during a chilly flight. Unlike most other wraps, this one comes with a little added extra—a built-in, air activated neck warmer! Readers have fallen in love with its soft, MicroModal fabric and its lightweight feel. Sign us up!
Embellish an Already Strong Look With This Delicate Shawl
Wear this Cashmere 4 U wrap to work or on a weekend outing and enhance it with bold, chunky accessories for a look that’s above and beyond! One reader gives praise to this trendy and timeless look saying, “I bought last year to use at Christmas, and it’s so warm! I can use it as a very thick scarf, too.”
Here are eight different ways to wear a scarf when you travel!
Look Sleek in Every Season in This Pretty Topper by DJT
A blend of polyester, acrylic, nylon, and cashmere will keep you warm and an asymmetrical hemline will keep you fashionable in any weather and outfit. This poncho comes in several different colors and has a draped fit which allows for roomy wear and easy movement. One reader says, “You can wear it as a wrap or a scarf. I love mine!”
PULI Cross Front Poncho Plus Size
A Must-Have Wrap in Basic Black
This is a classic piece that not only pairs easily with everything you can think of, it actually enhances each look. This cardigan wrap by PULI, with its asymmetrical cut and a tab that closes at the neck, is the stuff of simple elegance.
It’s great for travel or lounging with sleek pants or funky jeans. One reader gives it her thumbs up saying, “I have this one and love it. It’s a knit blend and its outer layer doesn’t pill.”
Take a look at these cardigan outfit ideas for your next trip!
Soft, Draping Travel Shawl That Goes With Just About Everything
The cozy J. Crew wrap enhances every look in your travel bag, from jeans and a tee to a sleeveless print jumper or elegant, cocktail dress. Its combo of acrylic and nylon fabric will keep you warm and fresh-looking all the way through your trip. One of our readers raves about it, saying, “It is washable and got great reviews. I am really pleased with this find.”
Treat Yourself to a Lux Look in Cashmere Travel Wrap
We won’t kid you: this striped wrap by Burberry is pricey but will be worth it because It’s a piece you’ll wear over and over again in the years to come. The piece’s casual luxury comes in a classic pattern and colors, and in a decadent merino wool that doesn’t skimp on warmth.
It’s also reversible, so you can wear it with lots of different outfits. As one reader says, “It is perfect and very fashionable.”
Snuggle up in these cozy wraps on your next flight!
A Quality Travel Wrap From a Reputable Brand
What name is synonymous with stylish and functional outerwear? Eddie Bauer, of course! This wrap is multi-functional and—with armholes and a flowy design—it can be worn in several ways. One reader touts its versatility saying, “It is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. I ordered both the black and the gray. It’s a great weight and rolls down fairly small, too.”
Pick a Wrap, Any Wrap — Diane Kroe Has Several to Choose From
From prints to solids and everything in between, you can wear whatever Diane Kroe design strikes your fancy as a dress, poncho, scarf, skirt, or halter top. You can even belt your look! These wraps are so versatile, you may be able to lighten the load and leave a few other pieces in your closet that you intended to bring. They are absolute fashion magic!
Get wrapped up in wanderlust with Diane Kroe’s convertible clothing for travel!
The Convertible Wrap Dress You Can Wear Everywhere
Imagine a wrap that also transforms into a dress with the push of a button? Well, in the case of Encircled’s Chrysalis Cardi, it transforms by the snap of a button!
How does this unique convertible clothing work? The tube-like fabric conceals clever buttons around the rim that allows you to use it as a scarf, a convertible wrap dress, and a cardigan, too.
We found even MORE ways to wear the Chrysalis Cardi! Read this post to uncover the bonus looks we discovered!
Travel Wraps Comparison Chart
| BRAND | MODEL | FEATURES | REVIEWS | RATING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
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Mer Sea Travel Wrap |
“It’s so amazing and handy for travel!” | Check Price |
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RainRap Hood Wrap |
“I recently ordered this rain poncho wrap for my fall trip to Italy. It comes in tons of colors and even has magnets for the arms to make a sleeve!” | Check Price |
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TZ Promise Pashmina |
“I color coordinate it with my shoes when I go out in the evenings.” | Check Price |
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Meet The Bina |
Readers hail it’s versatility because it can be worn in a myriad of ways – as a scarf, cardigan, poncho, shrug, stole, and many more, including a headscarf! | Check Price |
|
Reemonde Cashmere Travel Wrap |
“I am 5’3” and prefer a pashmina or a light poncho over the wraps that are popular now. They’re too cumbersome. This is my favorite—it’s warm and cheap.” | Check Price |
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HappyLuxe Wayfarer |
Readers have fallen in love with its soft, MicroModal fabric and its lightweight feel. Sign us up! | Check Price |
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Cashmere 4 U |
“I bought last year to use at Christmas, and it’s so warm! I can use it as a very thick scarf, too.” | Check Price |
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DJT Wrap |
“You can wear it as a wrap or a scarf. I love mine!” | Check Price |
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PULI Cross Front Poncho Plus Size |
“I have this one and love it. It’s a knit blend and its outer layer doesn’t pill.” | Check Price |
J. Crew Striped cape-scarf |
“It is washable and got great reviews. I am really pleased with this find.” | Check Price |
Burberry Reversible Helene |
“It is perfect and very fashionable.” | Check Price |
Eddie Bauer Daisy 2.0 Travel Wrap |
“It is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. I ordered both the black and the gray. It’s a great weight and rolls down fairly small, too.” | Check Price |
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Diane Kroe Carry-On-Cozy |
These wraps are so versatile, you may be able to lighten the load and leave a few other pieces in your closet that you intended to bring. They are absolute fashion magic! | Check Price |
|
Chrysalis Cardi |
The tube-like fabric conceals clever buttons around the rim that allows you to use it as a scarf, a convertible wrap dress, and a cardigan, too. | Check Price |
TFG’s Editor’s Favorite Travel Wrap
The Wanderlust Wrap by Diane Kroe was a wonderful surprise! It’s convertible clothing for travel done right. Not only was it an item she could wear while traveling it’s also something she’d confidently wear at home, too. It is so versatile and offers travelers plenty of options for different looks from a single item. Find out more of this stylish wrap in her review.
Tempted to pack a “just in case” dress? Don’t. Pack the Chrysalis Cardi instead. While the scarf styles are classic and the poncho/cardi looks are great for changes in weather, what really sold her on this garment was the dress styles. So flattering and incredibly versatile! Read her review to learn more about this convertible wrap dress.
Keep Your Carry-On Organized with Packing Cubes
At TFG, we love packing cubes! Use slim packing cubes to organize your carry-on to help you maximize your luggage space, and allow you to fit more stuff in! We designed our own brand of slim packing cubes, with a unique color and numbering system, so it’s easy to remember where you’ve packed everything — even your travel wrap!
We also put together a five-part YouTube series showing you the different methods to use packing cubes. If you use this specific packing strategy, they can also compress your belongings. This is the secret to traveling carryon only!
And don’t forget to carry your essentials in a carrying pouch (or even a packing cube!), that way you have access to what you need right away!
Which is your favorite travel wrap—shawl or pashmina? Share and comment below!
For more fashion accessories, please read:
- Fall Coats that Make Stylish Travel Jackets
- 18 Travel Raincoats for Women
- The 8 Best Travel Blazer Brands According to Our Readers
- Why Circle Scarves Are Awesome for Travelers
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I actually found one on sale at Sundance! Lightweight wool and rainbow colors. Perfect for my Black, cream, tan core colors. Oh, and jeans too! Had I been able to add a photo,
You’d have seen it.