Vacation times, happy times, yeah?! No? But why is it so? Aah, the packing woes, right? Which clothes to choose from the many in your wardrobe? How to prepare the perfect suitcase for your vacations? Because wrong decisions can ruin the mood of the moment completely. Because you feel lost if you do not pack it all in. And that is not done, as simple as that. Besides, you cannot bring an outfit planner either! But wait, you can now. Download the Chicisimo outfit planner app onto your phone now, for IOS or Android (if you need information on how to start with the app, please check this previous post). The app acts as your virtual style guru.
But how does that happen, you might wonder? All you need to do is upload images of everything onto the app. And everything means all clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories. Once this is done, go onto sort these under different groups. After that, you can relax and let Chicisimo handle your wardrobe woes.
So, this being said, time to focus on your vacation packing, ladies! Also, below are some tips to help you pack perfectly for a vacation.
Easy to carry suitcase
First things first. A moderate-sized suitcase that is easy to carry along. And remember this is a vacation. You need not carry your entire wardrobe along. So, choose a size that will fit in your belongings and go by flight rules.
Decide by place
Of course, what goes in into your suitcase will be solely guided by destination/s. A beach holiday calls for light and breezy outfits. But a trek vacation needs suitable gear. And a winter destination again requires totally different clothes. Sometimes there can be a combination of varied destinations too. That’s why it is good to consult an outfit planner for feasible solutions.
List it
Best way to not miss out on essentials – list. Ideally begin to jot down after you have your plans ready. This way you can keep adding or managing the list over time. As you put things into your suitcase, keep ticking off things from the list.
Roll and fold
Some packers insist on rolling everything up. But others think folding is best. How about mixing up the two modes optimally? Using separators to organize your suitcase is actually a winner to prepare the perfect suitcase for your vacations. And it is also good to roll up socks in pairs, as well as undergarments. For example, outfits that go together like tees with a pair of jeans can also be rolled in together for better packing.
Rule of three
Footwear for vacations normally gets best sorted in 3s. Heels, flats and sneakers or sandals are a great combination to throw in. And remember to fill in your footwear with small items of need. Because that way the small spaces inside shoes get used. Also, the items themselves are better organized and easier to retrieve too.
Layer
Organize your suitcase well. Layering it up is a good idea. Think like an outfit planner in this case. Would you rummage through your closet to find a particular shoe? Or go directly to the shoe section? Similarly for your travel suitcase. Think of it as a mini wardrobe for a moment. Keep a layer for footwear, another for clothes, etc. You get the drift here, right?
Electronics and adapters
Keep easily retrievable space for electronic items, preferably in your cabin baggage. In these times, these can be multiple in numbers. Phones, charges, adapters, laptops, memory cards, cords and cables. A dedicated pocket for these in your suitcase would be wonderful. If your suitcase has zipped storage on the outside, that would be best.
Space for shopping
Come now, you will shop on vacation, right? All the time the outfit planner in you must be itching to pick stuff. Keep that in mind and do not pack your suitcase to the brim. New destinations bring so much into your horizon. There will be new accessories, fabrics and patterns galore. Make sure to allow space and weight for them.
Travel size liquids
You know there are restrictions on the amount of liquid you can carry. This immediately rules out big shampoo bottles and lotions. Take some time out and prepare small sachets of these. You can easily do this at home. Any DIY clip on YouTube will help you. This way you get to use them throughout the vacation. And keep getting lighter with each use.
Medicines
A fashion app like Chicisimo can guide you aptly on fashion. But there is need to carry certain medicines with you. Granted no one wants to be unwell on a vacation. But one never knows, right? It is always better to have basics covered. Why would you want to go around hunting for a store in a new place? Would you rather not spend the time relaxing? Or being the fashionista tourist? Keeping a small pouch of essential medicines is a practical idea.
Do not overpack
Just because your carrier allows for humongous size, don’t pack it fully. Remember there is a big price to pay for overweight. Airlines are very strict when it comes to going over the weight limit. In fact it is a good idea to throw in a weighing scale. You will know when to stop shopping too. Jokes aside this is an unnecessary waste. In conclusion, instead of paying the carrier, use it to further refurbish your wardrobe.
Make-up essentials
These items need to be present in the perfect suitcase for your vacations. And certainly, there is no need to upend your entire collection. Pick out a few basics: a neutral lipstick, essentially sun tan lotion, something for the eyes, a moisturizer, a hairbrush, and voila, you are done. In addition to apt clothes, ladies need a little help with makeup too. Look pretty as a picture the entire vacation with least effort.
In short, vacations are meant to be fun and relaxing. Make sure you are totally sorted on this front. Take help from your outfit planner if needed. Being real and practical while upping the style quotient is the secret here. Wearing a new outfit everyday is not the goal. Owning each look is what matters. And this can be done wisely with great planning and organized packing. Head out, the holiday beckons! We hope that this little guide on how to prepare the perfect suitcase for your vacations will be helpful.