Wardrobe travel tips: smart dressing for travel smarties you!
Now that most airlines are socking us with another fee, that of luggage, beyond the price of our tickets, more and more travelers are wondering how they can pare down their luggage and avoid an extra fee. Smart dressing for travel is a bit of an art.
If you've ever over packed for your vacation, you know that you could probably have gotten by on at least half of what went with you. The lesson is driven home after you've lugged the excess all over the airport, trekked to and then stood waiting at a luggage carousel, or perhaps losing a bag. Not to mention the hassle of loading the bags into a taxi and then unloading it at your hotel. Here we've got some tips on how to dress smart for travel and enjoy a carefree vacation, with just one carry-on to monitor.
This applies no matter what the season. Summer travelers can naturally pack a lot more clothing. On the other hand, in winter travel trips, a couple of pairs of dark wool pants and a few sweaters coordinate nicely to keep you looking stylish while still having room left in your single piece of luggage.
The key signature of smart dressing for travel is simplicity. Simplicity fosters efficiency and the end result is one carry on bag with room to spare. Impossible, you say? Let's see.
Lots of people over pack simply because they pack as though they were attending events at home, where they wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same thing twice. Most people aren't often going out for ritzy dinners or gala balls while on vacation. If you're going out to fancy restaurants or theatre events, one well-chosen garment and one pair of dress shoes will serve you well for all of these excursions.
First, it's unlikely you'll see a single person twice in all of your sightseeing and 'public appearances' during your entire vacation. Remember that your vacation isn't a fashion show, it's supposed to be the time you spend relaxing, enjoying a different environment and perhaps, culture. However, that doesn't mean that a comfortable, efficient wardrobe negates smart dressing for travel. You can be quite fashionably and comfortably attired, with just a few coordinating garments.
Accessories, such as scarves and costume jewelry allow you to dress a costume up or down as the occasion warrants. Multi-colored, patterned scarves take up little room in your luggage, while multi-tasking in several costumes. Costume jewelry can look elegant or casual and frees you of worry of the possible theft of precious jewelry.
For cool weather sightseeing, a waterproofed nylon jacket or coat rolls up to a slim profile in your bag, but keeps you warm and stylish. A pair of jeans, a sweater and your nylon jacket suits most traveler's sightseeing needs.
The secret to smart dressing for travel lies in a little planning. Neutral colors that coordinate are key to clothing choices. One pair each of dress and walking shoes is sufficient for a month of travel. Wear your bulkiest items when you board.
Any clothing that goes in your luggage should be rolled tightly in plastic from the dry cleaners. Your space is used efficiently and the clothes are wrinkle free upon arrival.
Smart dressing for travel also means you have space to carry home your souvenirs. All without an extra charge. Bon Voyage!
Now that most airlines are socking us with another fee, that of luggage, beyond the price of our tickets, more and more travelers are wondering how they can pare down their luggage and avoid an extra fee. Smart dressing for travel is a bit of an art.
If you've ever over packed for your vacation, you know that you could probably have gotten by on at least half of what went with you. The lesson is driven home after you've lugged the excess all over the airport, trekked to and then stood waiting at a luggage carousel, or perhaps losing a bag. Not to mention the hassle of loading the bags into a taxi and then unloading it at your hotel. Here we've got some tips on how to dress smart for travel and enjoy a carefree vacation, with just one carry-on to monitor.
This applies no matter what the season. Summer travelers can naturally pack a lot more clothing. On the other hand, in winter travel trips, a couple of pairs of dark wool pants and a few sweaters coordinate nicely to keep you looking stylish while still having room left in your single piece of luggage.
The key signature of smart dressing for travel is simplicity. Simplicity fosters efficiency and the end result is one carry on bag with room to spare. Impossible, you say? Let's see.
Lots of people over pack simply because they pack as though they were attending events at home, where they wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same thing twice. Most people aren't often going out for ritzy dinners or gala balls while on vacation. If you're going out to fancy restaurants or theatre events, one well-chosen garment and one pair of dress shoes will serve you well for all of these excursions.
First, it's unlikely you'll see a single person twice in all of your sightseeing and 'public appearances' during your entire vacation. Remember that your vacation isn't a fashion show, it's supposed to be the time you spend relaxing, enjoying a different environment and perhaps, culture. However, that doesn't mean that a comfortable, efficient wardrobe negates smart dressing for travel. You can be quite fashionably and comfortably attired, with just a few coordinating garments.
Accessories, such as scarves and costume jewelry allow you to dress a costume up or down as the occasion warrants. Multi-colored, patterned scarves take up little room in your luggage, while multi-tasking in several costumes. Costume jewelry can look elegant or casual and frees you of worry of the possible theft of precious jewelry.
For cool weather sightseeing, a waterproofed nylon jacket or coat rolls up to a slim profile in your bag, but keeps you warm and stylish. A pair of jeans, a sweater and your nylon jacket suits most traveler's sightseeing needs.
The secret to smart dressing for travel lies in a little planning. Neutral colors that coordinate are key to clothing choices. One pair each of dress and walking shoes is sufficient for a month of travel. Wear your bulkiest items when you board.
Any clothing that goes in your luggage should be rolled tightly in plastic from the dry cleaners. Your space is used efficiently and the clothes are wrinkle free upon arrival.
Smart dressing for travel also means you have space to carry home your souvenirs. All without an extra charge. Bon Voyage!
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