Whether you’re headed hot or cold or both, here are some travel wardrobe tips to make packing easier for you.
Visualize what you’ll be doing each day. Note any specific needs, i.e. hiking boots or fancy dinner outfits.
Start with your shoes. For one full week, aim for 4 or 5 pairs of shoes. Wear the biggest, heaviest on your travel day so they don’t take up room in your suitcase.
Going Warm? Then at least 4 swimsuits and cover-ups. Don’t forget beach accessories likes hats, flip flops, visors, beach/pool bags—again picture yourself at your location and imagine what you’ll want to have on the day.
Going Cold? These garments tend to be more bulky and take up more space in the suitcase so choose wisely. Maximize each piece by using it in at least two outfits. Again, visualize where you’ll be and what you’ll need. Don’t forget all the extras like warm, cozy socks or tights and base layers.
Pull out all the pieces you’d like to pack at least 4 days before you leave. I like to hang it all on a rack or you can lay it out on a bed. Once you see it all, focus on a color story. Edit out pieces that don’t fall within your chosen colors. Don’t forget to add in accessories like jewelry, hangbags and scarves to finish multiple outfits.
Let this all “simmer” for a few days. You may think of something else you need during this time. Or decide there are items you don’t need to pack after all.
A day before you travel, use the rolling technique to pack up your suitcase. Shoes go in first and then roll all other garments around them. I roll my clothes very simply, but if you want to go next level on the rolling, here’s more info on that.
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