I consider myself an expert when it comes to the subject of a womans clothing packing guide for a couple of reasons.
1-We’ve been traveling regularly ever since we were married 20 years ago.
2-I came to the realization that the goal of packing isn’t to make sure that you wear everything you pack. It’s to have everything you need to be comfortable on the trip.
3-I’ve analyzed the reasons and items I’ve been packing, and have hit upon many great truths.
Quote of the day: “It is amateurs who have one big bright beautiful idea that they can never abandon. Professionals know that they have to produce theory after theory before they are likely to hit the jackpot.” Francis Crick
Sometimes the packing part of our vacation could be considered stressful and annoying. Yet once you break it down into these steps, you can get the task done without tears. While my guide is a great place to start, there are always individual aspects that you need to tailor for yourself.
The best thing to remember is there is no award for packing the least amount or wearing everything that you put into your suitcase.
It’s such an arbitrary aspect of Travel that most people will beat themselves up for it.
At this stage of the game, it’s time to realize that the best womans clothing packing guide is one where you have all the things you need for the changing weather and events. That doesn’t mean you need to go overboard, but I always like to include variety.
This is not the first time I’ve discussed what to pack for a specific trip. Feel free to explore some of my other articles too.
This woman’s clothing packing guide can be applied to almost any trip where you aren’t stressing about only taking carry-on luggage. Heck, it might work for that situation too, but personally, I wouldn’t know. I’m a maximalist at heart and have learned that packing for a trip, does not mean I have to be too limited in my selections.
Insider tip: These ideas also apply to men when they are getting prepared for a trip.
Especially with color. There’s no reason you can only take neutrals on your trip. If you Love wearing colorful items, then I suggest taking colorful clothes with you as part of your travel gear. There’s nothing sadder than not feeling like yourself when you are on vacation.
But let’s start with a step-by-step way to make your packing easier and less stressful.
Shoes? Yep, they are the best thing to start your packing for a multitude of reasons. Because
A-Shoes can be one of the most important items, especially on an exploring vacation. You need comfy shoes that will work with a variety of outfits, and you need more than one pair. And make sure you’ve worn these shoes a lot before taking them on vacation. Nothing is worse than having blisters on your trip.
Insider tip: My podiatrist explained that it’s much better for your feet to vary your shoes daily. For travel, that means at least alternating between two pairs of shoes for walking long distances.
B-Shoes tend to be the heaviest item in your suitcase and can take up the most space.
C-Footwear is something that most of us are limited in our selection. We probably have a much larger variety of tops, so it’s smart to start with the shoes.
How many pairs of shoes is dependent on how long the trip and what is the destination and activities planned are.
I will say that I take a minimum of 3 pairs of shoes even for a long weekend trip, and usually 4 pair for a week-long vacation.
The smartest way to travel is to wear the same thing to your destination and then back as much as possible. Don’t worry about trying to incorporate these items into the rest of your vacation outfits. I keep these separate, so I know they will be ready to go.
These are the reasons I have incorporated doing this:
A-Then you only have to come up with one basic outfit.
B-If it worked wonderfully getting through Security and feeling comfy on the trip there, then it will be just as good on the trip home.
Insider tip: If it didn’t work wonderfully through security, then you will know what to change up on the trip home.
When I say wear the same thing, I realize that the top closest to your body is going to need to be a different one unless you take the time to wash the original top. But if you know that the outfit looks great with a blue top, then just pack a different blue top for the trip home.
Insider tip: Make sure to wear the heaviest/biggest pair of shoes/boots on the plane so they don’t take up room in your suitcase.
BTW, I have found that a skirt or dress can be the best option for airplane travel as I’ve talked about in the past. If you’ve never tried it, I highly recommend it, especially for the bathroom convenience.
I’m talking about a flowy and/or stretchy skirt that is basically midi length.
Insider tip: For longer flights, you can benefit from compression socks. Amazon has a huge selection. You can see the pair I wore when we went to Puerto Rico.
My biggest tip for any woman’s clothing packing guide is to make sure you try on the majority of your outfits. You may think that you know how a pair of pants will look with a certain top, but try it on anyway. I have learned that if you take the time to try it on, you may realize that you need a certain bra, or other specific detail that you hadn’t thought about.
Plus then you can start accessorizing and make sure the shoes chosen in step #1 are going to work.
I shared my packing list that I kept printed out and in my empty suitcase recently. I use this more for my non-clothing items as now that I take the extra time to try on outfits, I rarely need the clothing portion.
Insider tip: I always take slippers and/or flip-flops. Additionally, even if it’s not a beach vacation, I will take some kind of coverup/kimono/robe that can be used for going to the spa, after a shower, and many other things.
I know you’re asking, but what clothing items should I take?
That’s such a personal decision, but if you are anything like me, this is how it plays out in the order I choose them.
Insider tip: I know you’ve read article after article about having a limited color selection as part of your woman’s clothing packing guide. Yet in all reality, if your closet is well-curated with the colors that look amazing on you, then those colors should all combine and look great together. That means you can take a yellow shirt and pair it with that blue jacket.
One of my tricks is if I’m taking a pair of blue pants, then also take a blue skirt because I know the tops will pair well with both.
Even though I am an accessory queen, I will say that I do limit the amount of accessories on a trip. One reason is that inevitably I will purchase accessories for myself as a souvenir.
But also, because they are small, they can get misplaced easier.
But there are some accessories that are essential
Insider tip: Take a couple of extra backs for the earrings because sometimes they run away. AND bandaids in case you didn’t follow my advice on #1 with breaking in your shoes.
You may think you have everything planned for the vacation, but there can always be surprises. That’s why I’ve found that adding a couple of extras to this womans clothing packing guide can be just the ticket. It’s surprising how sometimes the things I included at the last minute are the most worn.
Even though I try everything on, I will always throw in extra
A-Undies and socks
B-T-shirts
C-Scarves/wraps
D-And sometimes another jacket
There’s nothing worse than being too cold on a vacation, and since the weather forecast is not set in stone, you just never know about Mother Nature.
A couple of items that should be an essential for your packing list as extras:
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