How To Pack a Suitcase... And Have What You Really Need
How many times have you packed for a trip only to find that either your clothes were in a mess or you packed all the wrong things?Difficulty: N/A
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Here's How:
1. The trick is to pack lots of layers. If it's too hot, you can remove layers. If it's chillier than you expected, you can add layers. See Tip #1 below.
2. Spread everything out onto your bed, in piles, before you begin to pack them into a suitcase. See tip #2 below.
3. I find that neatly folded blouses do well at the bottom of the suitcase. Pants and skirts are stacked on top of each other.
4. Shoes are carried in a separate case if I am short on room. But, if you have room to spare, place in plastic bags and fit them around the corners of your suitcase. See Tip #3 below.
5. All toiletries should be travel size if at all possible. These can then be easily stored in a zip up cosmetic bag. Look for one with several storage sections that will hang from a bathroom door. See tip #4 below.
Tips:
- Never try to guess how warm or cold it is going to be. You will always be wrong. Take sleeveless dresses and tops with a sweater or jacket that can provide warmth.
- Having everything spread out on the bed allows me to see that I haven't forgotten an important item. Trust me, forgetting is extremely easy. No push-up bra when you need one spells disaster.
- Or do what I do... put them in my husband's case. He never fills it anyway.
- Take only the makeup you are going to need. If you choose neutral shades, you can get by with a lot less than you own.
