In keeping with the summer theme - and how glad are you that it’s the hols? - I decided to give you my top tips on packing. Not how to pack, but what to pack. Going on vacation is so amazing, aside from seeing new places & meeting new people, you get to share all the exciting moments with friends back home thanks to social media. It also makes things slightly problematic. You wanna look your best in the photos, but there’s no way you can carry your entire wardrobe with you. The length of your holiday can also cause trouble. Going away for two months is lovely; the restricted amounts of baggage allowance airlines give you are most definitely not!
Here’s how to pack to make sure that you don’t repeat your outfits, and to get the most out of your fifteen to thirty kilos.
Always Choose Separates.
Dresses & jumpsuits just scream summer. They look elegant and casual. However, they are not very versatile when it comes to looking different every time. You may dress up your outfit with heels, then dress it down with sneakers. But it’s still the same outfit and your Instagram feed will reflect that. Blouses, tees, jeans, trousers and skirts allow you to mix and match, creating new looks each time. You’ll look that much more stylish, and have to pack that much less. (More space for holiday shopping, peeps!)
Make Sure Everything Matches.
So you just got this awesome red skirt. But there’s this really cute green top you wanna carry. And what about your navy trousers that you just can’t like without? Stop right there, and ask yourself if these things go together. There’s no point in carrying separates, if you need to carry a different top for each item. Take a good look at your wardrobe. Are most of your blouses in bright colours? Then pack neutral bottoms, and vice versa.
Favour Solids Over Prints.
What vacation would be complete without one Hawaiian print shirt. And when the stores are so full of dreamy butterflies, bright florals and gypsy-style embroidery, it gets difficult to say no. Prints, though, are not too versatile. They tend to require certain shoes, certain bags, and can often be tough to dress up - or in some cases, down. If you must choose prints, make sure they’re in neutral colours. You’ll get many more outfits out of them.
In a new city, or country, there’s a lot to do: sight-seeing, trying out the local cuisine, some shopping and maybe taking in a glimpse of the nightlife. Should you pack sneakers, heels, flats and wedges? Shoes are one of the heaviest items of luggage - unless, like me you pack a month’s worth of books - and they take up the most space as well. It’s best to look at your itinerary and select shoes that will do double duty. Planning on chilling at town centres, museums, malls and restaurants? Pretty flats will serve the purpose. Do you have a lot of walking to do? Perhaps ballet flats or slides are for you. If it’s all fancy events, do take a strappy pair of wedges. They will cover all formal events, plus do double duty should you need to do a little bit of walking.
Really, you don’t need to pack more than one bag. Your carry-on tote should be your go-to when you need something large. Like in the daytime, when you’ll want to carry water, your camera, sunglasses, a hat, maybe a map, and all your other necessities. The only other bag you need is a sling with a detachable strap. If there’s someplace posh you have to go to, simply lose the strap, and there you have a clutch for the night.
It’s best to choose one metal and stick to it. Make sure that whichever you choose goes with your shoes, bags and clothes. There’s a wide choice of metals out there these days. If silver or gold doesn’t cut it for you, you can select copper, rose gold, antique gold or bronze. Heck, there’s even jewellery made from black-coated metals, for those who can’t stand colours. In short, there’s a wide variety of choices. You just need to choose the one that suits you.
And now that you’re packed, and you saved all that space in your suitcase, you just need to mark down the shops in the places you’re visiting. After all, the less stuff you’re packing, the more place you have for souvenirs, clothes, bags and shoes! Happy shopping!
Till next time,
MumbaiGirl.
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