My 5 Tips for Packing Light

Building your vacation uniform.

Hi and hope you had a good holiday weekend! Coming off a long weekend just makes you think about the next one, right? This led me to put together my five best packing tips for traveling light. 

Packing can be stressful. Fitting everything into a weekend tote or small carry-on size suitcase is difficult. I have stuck to a tight process, and unsurprisingly pretty much the same items (depending on place), to simplify and get through many trips seamlessly.  

This strategy applies to any type of trip and travel, but I’m going to focus on a beach vacation for the purpose of this discussion because it’s the best type of travel imo and tis the season! 

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Here I am in some of my go-to beach vacation essentials I’ve had for years… 

Most things are old but if I were rebuying now I’ve included here or below. Apiece Apart Tunic, a great one here, Jil Sander hat, similar here, Hermes pouch, similar here, Trademark (RIP) sandals, simlar here. Eres green swimsuit, similar here, Sophie D’Hoore white pants, similar here. Matteau black Dress. Attersee shirt and shorts set, similar here and here. I also have this short and top in blue and white stripe that I love. G Label by Goop dress, I love this Loewe one as an alternative. Attersee pouch.

Here are my 5 steps below: Consider the Itinerary > Choose a Color Palette > Create an Outfit Plan > Accessorize Strategically > Organize the Extras to packing light. And within those steps 7 items styled 7 different ways to create your beach vacation uniform.