Packing for a trip can be frustrating. Here’s some tips to help make it easier!
Overall Tips
Select clothes from the same color family – makes it easier to mix and match- Pack more tops than bottoms – bottom colors should be in basic colors like blue, black, grey, taupe, brown, etc.
- Choose knits, cottons and polyester blends that don’t wrinkle – avoid linen and other fabrics that don’t hold their shape
Short Trip Packing: 3-4 Days
- Coordinating casual jacket, pants, skirt (travel outfit)
- Additional pair of pants, capris or shorts (depending on weather)
- 3 tops that match bottoms
- 2 shoes – casual, walk around shoes plus either sandals or dressier shoes
- 3-4 underwear and one spare bra
- 3-4 socks
- PJs
- Toiletries and makeup
- Hair styling tools (flat irons, curlers, etc.)
- Basic “just in case” medicines (ibuprofin, Tylonal, etc.)
Longer Trip: 7-10 Days
- Add another jacket or cardigan sweater
- Add 2 more tops
- Add 1 more pair of pants
- Add 1 skirt, capris or shorts/skort to match tops
- Add more socks and underwear
- Consider adding a dress for a fancier restaurant!
- Add dressier pair of shoes (if needed for dress)
How to Pack a Suitcase
- Roll softer fabrics and fold stiffer ones
- Arrange rolled items in the bottom
- Place folded garments in next. Then, cover with a large plastic bag
- Top your suitcase with the clothes you need first
- Snake belts around the perimeter of the bag
- Put shoes into a one-gallon resealable bags and set them along the side
Bringing a Hat with a Brim? Here’s How to Pack It!
- Fill the inside (where your head goes) with socks or underwear
- Place hat flat, brim-side down, in the suitcase on top of your folded clothes
- Place other folded clothes on top of the brim to keep the shape!
One more thing…Copy Important Documents Before You Go
- Make 3 copies of your credit cards, driver’s license and passport
- Keep one at home, one in your carry-on bag/purse, and one in your luggage
- Now you’re ready to go!!
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