Every time I go on Vacation with
my family they are always telling me that I over pack…I always try to argue
that you never know what you’re going to need {or more accurately, I never know
what I feel like wearing till the of}. In my defense for a week trip I always
manage to pack everything in a carry-on. Although…I don’t really count a
purse(s) as a carry on {even if they do contain clothes, make-up, etc., I
mean…it’s still a purse, a necessity}. For my last vacation I went on I managed
to pack everything in my Kate Spade handbag, my large Longchamp tote {both of
which I consider to be purses} and my medium size Vera Bradley Duffel…incase
you couldn’t tell I really don’t like baggage claim. Although I would never
admit it to my family, I wore maybe half of what I packed. So for my next
vacation to avoid the extra bulk I have done some research on the do’s &
don’ts of packing. Hopefully after reading this y’all will be able to pack like
a pro, and hopefully the same goes for me! Here are the do’s & don’ts of
packing:
Lay out your clothes in advance
before you pack them. Don’t pack anything you wouldn’t normally wear or things
that aren’t appropriate for the vacation. Pack things that will be essential to
your trip, and make sure the clothes you pack are clothes that you feel
confident in! Making a list also helps; once you make the list follow it
without exception.
Interesting fact: Roll you
clothes instead of folding them. This approach supposedly frees up space in
your suitcase and minimizes wrinkles.
Wear your heavier clothes, like jeans, boots, etc. on the plane in order to avoid those items taking up room in your suitcase.
Pull a Kate Middleton and
recycle outfits. Mix and match different tops with a pair of pants to create a
new outfit. You can also take a dress, pair it with some elegant earrings,
necklaces, bracelets, cute sandals or wedges, etc. and wear for a night on the
town; then a few days later give it a more casual look or use it as a beach
cover-up for a few days!
Don’t under pack if you are going out of town for a wedding or special event. If you have dinner planned a few nights in a row take an extra dress, just to be on the safe side and leave a pair of pants behind.
Don’t under pack if you are going out of town for a wedding or special event. If you have dinner planned a few nights in a row take an extra dress, just to be on the safe side and leave a pair of pants behind.
Don’t forget the essentials like
toiletries, jewelry, sunglasses, and so on. List come in very handy to ensure that
you don’t leave any of the essentials behind!
HAPPY TRAVELS!
“Travel Is About The
Gorgeous Feeling of Teetering In The Unknown”
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