The
main mistake when packing a suitcase is that we tend to put too many
things in – “just in case” outfits always make their way in. I
am sure that if you stop to think about it, you’ll see yourself
reflected here. You are going on a trip and you end up buying while
there and then wonder why your suitcase won’t close on the way
back. If this has happened to you, this post is dedicated to you…
Believe
it or not, I like packing suitcases. In fact, my family and friends
(you know who you are) have enjoyed this passion of mine for many
years. Yes, that’s how it is. You must think I’m a masochist,
when I’m packing for someone else to go on a trip, while I stay
put.
Many
of you think that the worst part about going on a trip is the
preparation that goes into it, like packing your bags. For me, it’s
the opposite, and I am sure this is due to my past experience. For
those who don’t know me: I’ve lived in 5 countries, that’s a
lot of moving and packing, which is the main reason for becoming so
organized. My main advice is to take the essentials. I love
traveling, but I’m a woman and I also love clothes. This is exactly
where all the problems start, so I’ve set a few ground rules are
that easily followed:
- CLOTHES: Stick to a colour theme
I usually pick two or
three colours that go well together. A good mix could be jeans, black
and white, since they look good with any combination. In this way, I
avoid taking all the “just in case” outfit and it’s clear that
whatever I take with me will be easily combined and repeated if
needed.
- SHOES: Take a selection
This depends directly
on your destination, but I usually take a pair of heels that go with
a few outfits, a pair of ballerina flats and finally, some sneakers
such as All Star Converse or New Balance (which are not only comfy
but also trendy).
- ACCESSORIES: Take the essentials
This is still a problem
for me, but I usually categorize them so it is easier: jewelry,
scarves and bags. The worst thing is that I’ll make a great
selection and then just wear the same things every day. My advice is,
keep it simple, neutral colours and few of them.
- UNDERWEAR: Put it in linen bags
To avoid an
embarrassing situation, in case the airport security guard picks your
bag for a random security check, the best option is to put all your
underwear in linen bags.
When
you’ve decided and selected what you want to take with you (and
you’ve folded it on the bed), that is when we start with the last
phase: packing the suitcase. Where do I start? Well, I like to look
at it like a pyramidal structure. In other words, I put the big
things in first and continue until I reach the smallest things which
will be placed on the top. Of course, it is also important to fit the
shoes in, in the gaps, as if you were playing Tetris.
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