Cruise? Capital city tour? Seaside tourist village for a full immersion in relaxation? Whatever your destination, there is certainly a basic issue that every departure has in common: the suitcase. Whether there are weight limits for the flight you have chosen to take or the desire to bring as little as possible (this is also part of relaxation, after all) but still have the maximum choice available, the age-old problem of 'organize your essentials.
So, dear traveling fashionista, are you ready to receive some valuable advice for traveling light without giving up your impeccable style? But in the meantime, a piece of advice before starting. If you love having everything under control - starting with everything you need to feel comfortable on holiday - take some time to make lists: whether it's a note on your tablet or mobile phone, or the classic pen and paper, put it down everything you imagine you might need. As the list grows, more and more things will come to mind and... you will even better understand the ones that are actually not necessary. Calculate the number of changes you will need, add some reserve/life-saving outfits (ditto for nightwear and underwear) and draw up a list of essentials for your beauty routine. It will be much easier to organize the moment of departure with a list in hand and, equally, to unpack your bags by calling the roll call of everything that left with you and that - supposedly! - will come home with you!
There are destinations – such as organized tours or cruises – that allow you to have an overview of the days to spend on holiday. Or, again, if you are the type of person who likes to plan, you may already have drawn up a plan of the visits or excursions you intend to do while traveling. Here, the organizational strategy of your suitcase begins from this planning. In fact, by adjusting with the planned outings, you can start to draw up a list of outfits divided by day and occasion of use. A useful idea could be to choose versatile outfits that can be re-adapted with a few changes of accessories or recombined with other items in your suitcase, so as to reduce the number of items you have to bring with you without giving up your style.
Any examples? A pair of dark jeans can be combined with a casual shirt or a t-shirt during the day as well as an elegant blouse in the evening for a chic but not gala dinner out. A black dress, regardless of the cut (even if the maxi seems to us to be the most versatile for the summer), can be used both during the day and in the evening with a simple change of accessories: big hat and flat sandals for in the morning, jeweled belt and heels for the evening. And, except for a few, it is an idea that can also be repeated for other colors. And do we want to talk about the thousand possibilities that a light jacket can open up for you? Extra tip: if you're not a "folding" wizard and don't want to bring an iron (even if it's pocket-sized), look for a fabric that doesn't wrinkle easily.
When selecting the clothes to pack, try to choose items that coordinate with each other: a bit like creating a capsule collection for your vacation, with the goal of creating more outfits with fewer clothing items. An interesting idea could be to choose a palette of neutral colors like black, white, and beige, adding some pops of color with accessories like scarves or jewelry. We're talking about the classic black pants that go well with multiple tops, as well as basic t-shirts that can be worn both with jeans and with a skirt that's a bit more chic. And, indeed, a pair of jeans with an ideal wash to wear during the day and in the evening.
Extra tip. If you are already thinking about your Instagram feed, imagine your color palette in combination with the most characteristic locations you are going to visit: do you want to blend in with the landscape or do you want to shine with your own light?
The same goes for the choice of accessories. If it concerns small objects, such as necklaces and earrings, you can think about bringing some more alternatives to color differently, for example, the white t-shirt that you will use several times. As for bulkier accessories, such as bags or belts, opt instead for versatile choices that can be easily combined with your clothes. A belt that can style a maxi dress or a shirt, but that also goes well with trousers, for example. If you don't want to give up a chic bag for the evening, for excursions you can opt for soft or canvas shopping bags, which take up little space in your suitcase and give you great satisfaction in terms of capacity!
Passe-par-tout earrings? The metal hoops or the medium-small sized lobe pearls: there is no outfit that both don't look good with.
Another secret to traveling light is to take advantage of the layering approach. Wearing several layers of clothing allows you to easily adapt to temperature changes during your trip. Opt for light, versatile pieces that can be layered, such as long-sleeved t-shirts, lightweight cardigans or scarves. This way, you can create different outfits without having to carry many heavy items with you. Starting with knitwear, bring with you a sweater that can be worn both alone and over tops or dresses, or a neutral-colored cardigan that can easily adapt to your "coverage" needs. A scarf with a beautiful print can be both a sarong to wear over the swimsuit, but also an ace up the sleeve to pull out for a breezy and cool evening.
There are objects that just cannot help but occupy the space they occupy. For example, some types of bags or sneakers, or even those stratospheric Texan boots that you really don't want to leave at home. So why not also take advantage of them to put other stuff in them?Jewelry, nail polish, make-up, battery chargers, toothbrush and toothpaste, make-up remover padsare those minimal items that most easily lend themselves to this type of mischief, but equally items that are crease easily, such as underwear, tights, socks, nightwear, or even leggings.
We have understood what tricks you need to know to optimize the space in your suitcase at least a little, but we haven't defined the most important thing: where to find the coolest items to take on holiday? Obviously on Khloè Femme, where you can find every answer to your needs, for any type of destination and even more. Meaning what? A customer care service via Whatsapp that can give you all the advice you need for your matches!
