$280.00 by Samsonite at Macy's
I'm Nashville bound this weekend for a pre-birthday celebration (have any tips on things to do, places to eat or people to see? Leave me a comment!) so top of mind is making sure that I maximize the space in my carry-on (which is actually smaller than the Samsonite pictured above.)
Thankfully, without a minute to spare, fashion consultant Alegra shared a few of her favorite tips for effective packing:
- Always bring a lot of separates. This makes it easy to mix and match, and with pieces that you can wear more than once, your suitcase will be lighter and more manageable.
- Weed out things that you have doubts about wearing. If it’s one of those items that one day you feel fabulous in and the next you can’t even bear to look in the mirror, leave it at home! Only include things that you are sure you will wear. Here’s a huge hint: if you wear it less than three times a year, it’s not a contender for your suitcase.
- Always keep in mind the weather, whom you are traveling with or whom you are traveling to see, and what the overall purpose of the visit is. Packing should begin with a mental browse of your belongings before actually going through your closet. This will save the time of taking things out only to put them back in again.
- Once you have everything lined up in one place, you can determine what size bag you need. Never bring a bag that is larger than necessary. Believe me, you can travel light and still look stylish.
Do you have any great tips on stylish travel? Do share, I'm all ears!
1 comments:
Make a list of everything you will be doing on your vacation- activities: dining out, sight seeing, shopping, shows, etc and how you'll be getting around the city. The most important article of clothing is actually your shoes. Make sure you have shoes that you can wear for the different activities. If you wear uncomfortable shoes the first day- you will be miserable the rest of the vacation.
I would also suggest to take a "go to" outfit- something you LOVE every time you put it on. There may be days that you are exhausted and need something perfect to throw on and go.
I always write my outfits down with clothing, shoes, and accessories for each day and pack the list in my suitcase- that way you don't even have to think about what to wear each day.
Have fun!
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