And as I cannot bring my entire closet with me, because that would be just a little ridiculous, ;) I have found ways to make my fashion choices in my suitcase fun, stylish, and something that I get to look forward to.
Here are 3 tips I use for packing light with style.
1. Pack Your Favorites
This may seem like an obvious tip but there are many of us who save our favorite clothes for special occasions only. There is nothing wrong with this, but over the years of being a "favorites saver" I have found that I enjoy my closet much more if I wear my favorite clothes more often than just for those very special events.
When you pack your favorite clothes it helps you look forward to what you have packed and makes you feel confident and amazing during your trip. This tip can even apply to trips that are less glamorous, such as camping, where you can still pick your favorite hiking pants, boots, and your favorite outdoor jacket. You will be amazed at how wearing what you love can really brighten your day no matter where you are.
Your favorite clothes usually are the ones that fit you the best, and we know we feel good in clothes that fit us well. :)
Some of my favorites that I like to pack include a fun maxi dress, cute heels and flats, and my favorite and best fitting shorts.
2. Use A Small Suitcase
For the longest time I always wished I had a larger suitcase to pack all of my clothing options in for trips. But I have learned over the years that using a small suitcase is actually better than using something large because it makes you have to pre-plan your outfits.
Pre-planning your outfits is a great way to pack light because it helps you pack only what you need and what you are going to wear. Yes, it does take a little more time and effort but it really does feel great to know that you will be using what you are bringing. And this way there is extra room left to bring home a couple souvenirs!
Try putting your outfits together at least one day before you need to leave for your trip. This way you have plenty of time to figure out what clothes you need for what events such as if you are planning a hiking trip or a nice dinner out.
Having time to plan out your outfits really does help minimize the space you need in your suitcase. When I pack right before I have to leave for a trip I always end up packing more things than I need and packing items that I don't really want to wear. And an extra perk to having a small suitcase is that most airlines will let you bring it on the plane as your carry-on bag!
3. Pack Versatile Pieces
Packing pieces from your closet that work together is a great way to give you more outfit options and gives you a safety net for those unexpected events that might come up! This also really helps with packing light because you end up packing less pieces but having more outfit options.
Now it might seem difficult to try to pack versatile pieces AND your favorite pieces (tip #1), but you might be surprised at what items actually can be versatile pieces.
When I say versatile pieces I'm not thinking of a white t-shirt, I'm thinking of pieces like your favorite jeans or shorts, a brightly colored dress that can be casual or dressy, and a unique sweater or jacket that is comfy but stylish. Packing basic tops like t-shirts is a good option if that is what you like to wear, but there are a lot of other options for tops that aren't t-shirts that can go with so many things!
One of my favorite types of versatile tops is a sheer, button-down blouse with long sleeves or no sleeves. This top can be worn in so many different ways. You can wear it casually with jeans and flats with the sleeves rolled up, or you can switch out the flats for heels, roll down the sleeves, add a fun necklace and you are ready for dinner! You can also wear this type of shirt in different styles. You can wear it buttoned, you can wear it as an over-shirt unbuttoned, or you can even tie it at the front for a cute summery crop top. Just because a piece is versatile doesn't mean it has to be boring or lacking in style. :)
Another way to bring in versatility to your pieces is to pack fun shoes and accessories. Pick your favorite pair of heels and your favorite pair of flats and see how many outfits you can make with these. You might be surprised at how just changing your shoes and putting on jewelry can make your outfit look completely different. And you don't need to pack a lot of jewelry either, all you might need is two necklaces and 3-4 pairs of earrings and you're set! It doesn't take a lot of pieces to make a lot of outfits. I actually do an editorial on this every month called 10 Pieces-10 Outfits on my website trendeing.com! Here is a link to our most recent editorial. You might be inspired to make your own 10 Pieces-10 Outfits. ;)
Hopefully these 3 tips for packing light with style will come in handy for your next summer adventure!
...or your next business trip ;)
Happy Travels!
~Hannah
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