Suitcase packing made easy
A well-packed suitcase ensures that arrival and departure go smoothly and that the holiday is really fun.
But the reality is often rather different. Clothes are stuffed into the suitcase and more and more is added. Suitcases are weighed on the scales, something has to be taken out again, but what? All this is guided by the permitted suitcase size and maximum weight.
But there is another way – with a clear concept.
Read my tips here so that packing stylish outfits will be easy for you too!
Tip 1: Start with some peace and a notepad on the sofa
Many people make the mistake of starting to pack in front of their wardrobe. That’s pure stress!
Do it differently.
- Let your journey begin in your mind beforehand. If you are travelling with friends or a partner, you should already know what you have planned for your trip. Even if you are travelling alone, this is the basis for a cleverly packed suitcase.
- Are you going to a cultural event, a city tour, a visit to a museum? Or a few relaxing days at the seaside, a sporty golf holiday or socialising in the evening?
- Now write down what you would like to wear on these occasions.
- Do you like trousers, jumpsuits, skirts or dresses?
- Normally 3-4 pieces/week are enough for the lower body. A plus for trousers and skirts: You can combine them in more ways than jumpsuits and dresses.
- I like to work with six columns for the notes: Situation - Upper body - Lower body - Shoes - Accessories - Bag.
You can also download my template here.
Tip 2: Use a colour concept
Packing outfits without a plan is a guarantee for too much luggage and a waste of time at your holiday destination, because only then do you think about what to wear.
It works better with a colour concept of basic and fresh colours. How?
This is how it works:
- Decide on a maximum of 3-4 colours!
- Use a basic colour for shoes, bags, belts.
- Then choose two to three fresh colours for your clothing on the upper body.
For me, for example, it looks like this:
My base colour: black
My fresh colours: pink, petrol, royal blue
(If you have already had a colour consultation, this point will be easy for you. The reduced colour concept is only for the holidays! Afterwards you can revel in all your colours again).
Tip 3: Lay out all outfits
Now get an overview!
- Put all your clothes on the bed or the sofa. Now see how you can combine the clothes with each other.
- The clothes that you can combine several times come with you, the rest can stay at home.
- Nutze diesUse this as a good opportunity to reduce the amount of clothes in your suitcase and go straight to point 4, 5 before packing the outfits!
Tip 4: Make sure you take versatile shoes
This is where you really save weight on the scales. 🙂
- You can wear a cool sneaker with a summer dress just as well as with wide-leg pants, denim trousers, on a light hike or for a stroll through town.
- Combine the same pieces in the evening with some nice pumps/sandals, a great necklace and clutch - and you've got the glam factor!
Tip 5: Polish off your outfits with accessories
Accessories don’t take up much space and are a great way to add style.
- I like to use light fashion jewellery in my best colours.
- If space is tight, limit yourself to one metallic colour. Silver or gold.
- Here you can also add an additional colour accent, e.g. with a necklace or a great earring.
- Feel free to put the accessories on top of your outfits to see the effect.
My extra tips:
- If you don't want to travel with hand luggage only, stow at least the essentials for one or two days in your hand luggage. I usually have a toothbrush, mini cosmetics, a fresh set of underwear, a bikini, some nice sandals and a light tunic. If your suitcase doesn't arrive right away, you're not stressed about buying something new.
- Insider tip to save on rainproof clothing: The company Doppler makes light-as-a-fly umbrellas weighing 99 grams, which are also nice and small. Great for a stroll through town in a light drizzle.
- Just wear the heaviest shoes like boots when travelling.
P.S.: If you want even more confidence in terms of “easy styling” including super 5-minute outfits, just take the opportunity to have a no-obligation get-to-know-you talk with me.
Because what others have achieved with my support, you can do too 😃.