Travel-Friendly Mela Purdie: 8 Pieces to Pack for Your Next Trip

Mela Purdie is the label our customers ask about most when they're planning a trip. Designed and made in Australia, it's built around easy shapes, elasticated waists and fabrics that look polished after a long day of travel. Here are the eight pieces we'd pack, and how to wear them together.

Maison Mae is a Mela Purdie stockist in Wagga Wagga. Every piece below is available in store at the Wagga Wagga Marketplace and online, with free delivery Australia-wide on orders of $120 or more.

The bottoms

1. Pace Pant

The Pace Pant is Mela Purdie's signature wide-leg pant, slightly cropped with an elasticated waist and hip pockets. In the label's smooth, airflow-finish Mache, it's comfortable for a long flight and smart enough for dinner on arrival. The Mache Pace Pant is machine washable.

2. Maxi Pace Pant

Prefer more length? The Maxi Pace Pant has the same easy wide leg in a dramatic full length, also in fluid Mache. It works with flats by day and heels at night.

3. Travel Pant

True to its name, the Travel Pant is an everyday staple with a clean, flat front waistband, an elasticated back and crisp slanted pockets. It's the one to choose if you want a more tailored look.

4. Soft Capri

For warmer destinations, the Soft Capri in soft, fluid Mache is slightly cropped with a tapered leg. Pair it with sandals and a tank for easy summer sightseeing.

The tops

5. Relaxed Boat Neck

The Relaxed Boat Neck is a classic Mela Purdie silhouette in stretch knit jersey, with a flattering boat neckline and three-quarter sleeves. It layers under a jacket or wears on its own.

6. Soft Stand Shirt

The Soft Stand Shirt in Mache has a classic collar, concealed placket and a slightly loose fit. Wear it buttoned for lunch, or open over a tank as a light layer.

7. Audrey Tank

The Audrey Tank is a simple V-neck in woven, non-stretch fabric with a double-layer front. It's the base layer for every outfit in your case.

The layer

8. Wrap Trench

The Wrap Trench is crafted in Ultra Knit, a structured double knit known for durability and comfort, with a large lapel collar, waist tie and welt pockets. It finishes any outfit and handles cool planes and cooler evenings.

How to build your travel capsule

Choose two bottoms and three tops in one colour family, such as black and white, navy and white, or a print with a plain. Then add the Wrap Trench. That gives you more than six outfits from seven pieces, all of which fit in carry-on.

• Travel day: Pace Pant, Relaxed Boat Neck, Wrap Trench, comfortable sneakers
• Sightseeing: Soft Capri, Audrey Tank, Soft Stand Shirt worn open
• Dinner: Maxi Pace Pant, Audrey Tank, Wrap Trench belted

Frequently asked questions

Is Mela Purdie good for travel?

Yes. Mela Purdie designs relaxed, elasticated pieces in fabrics like Mache and Ultra Knit that are comfortable to wear for long periods and easy to mix and match.

Where can I buy Mela Purdie in Wagga Wagga?

Maison Mae stocks Mela Purdie at Shop 35, Wagga Wagga Marketplace, 87 Baylis Street. You can also shop the Mela Purdie collection online with delivery Australia-wide.

Can you help me choose sizes?

Absolutely. Visit us in store, call (02) 6921 3554 or email enquiries@maisonmae.com.au and our team will help you with fit and putting your travel wardrobe together.