Wendy here, from Pretty Well Organized, to share some simple tips for how to pack for a trip.
It seems appropriate, given that I am on my first blog conference trip, to share a bit about how I plan (and organize!) outfits for a trip. I travel for my day job routinely–which is much easier (in my opinion) to plan for. I just find it very easy to throw some suits in a suitcase and carry on.
Dressing casually is always harder for me because I don’t travel for pleasure that often! I’m also pregnant…so there’s that hurdle too.
What I mean is… I’m also pregnant!!!!
Since my outfit options are so limited these days, I have been on a full blown accessories binge, trying to create cuter outfits with some very simple basic maternity items.
#1 The first thing I recommend doing before packing is starting with all your clothes clean! That way you have as many options as possible to pick from.
#2 Next I lay out my basic outfit–top and pants, or dress, whichever I’m feeling. Then I add any jackets/coats, and then shoes, and lastly jewelry.
I lay it all on my bed, like this:
#3 After I set out a full outfit, clothes to jewels, I set my jewelry aside on the dresser, and move the clothing and shoes to my suitcase. I repeat this process, one outfit at a time, until I have enough outfits for each day, plus one extra {especially being pregnant, I find I am more prone to spilling something).
#4 Next I pack my jewelry. I use this great jewelry roll from Stella & Dot to line up all my jewelry. Jewelry, no matter how expensive or inexpensive, should always go in your carry on. Can you imagine losing all your favorite items? Eek!
#5 Last but not least I add toiletries to my suitcase, zip it up and ta-da! Now I’m ready to go!!!
What packing tips do you have? Special tips or tricks to make the process easier?
Wendy
barbara eylers says
May 1, 2014 at 8:23 amcan you please tell me how to clean a copper bottom pan, it is 60 yrs. old very good pan, but I think the copper has been blacken for many years. I tried vinegar and salt, took a little off but net something lmore powerfull. thank you beylers@yahoo.com
Rebecca Moseley says
May 25, 2014 at 10:21 amThank you for this tip! I’ve always packed by laying out my outfits, but before reading your post, I had never laid out my shoes and jewelry with everything. I had to fly to Tennessee suddenly, shortly after reading this, and figured I’d trying adding my shoes and jewelry. It actually helped streamline my packing, as I was able to see what shoes and earrings might work with multiple outfits instead of just one. So thank you! For the first time, I actually wore everything I brought on my trip because I had packed more efficiently.
Bridget says
July 24, 2015 at 3:42 amThis is great! I will do this when I pack for Austin in less than two months! A tip I have for jeans, pants, and shorts is to roll them! It’s saves you space and you can pack more options. Thank you!