Staying up to date with the latest fashion trends is hard enough, but it’s even harder when you are busy traveling. Whether you travel for work or leisure (or both), you may have trouble maintaining a stylish persona. After all, how are you supposed to carry all of your garments and accessories in a single piece of luggage? If this sounds like a familiar problem, keep reading for some essential tips on how to stay fashionable when traveling.
To Where are You Traveling?
You can’t expect to pack the right clothes without first understanding your destination. If you are traveling to the beach for a summer vacation, for instance, you should pack beach-appropriate clothes, such as bathing suits, tea dresses, mini/midi skirts, floral print garments, etc. On the other hand, if you are traveling to the city to attend an important business meeting, you should pack business attire garments like a suit and/or pencil skirt. The bottom line is that you must identify your destination in order to select the right clothes.
Do Your Laundry in Advance
I know this sounds like common sense, but it’s still worth mentioning that you should wash and dry your clothes in advance, before you begin packing for your trip. Waiting until the last minute to do laundry is a recipe for disaster. You may “think” your dress is clean, but when you check the closet, you notice it isn’t there. Don’t let this happen to you. Prepare your clothes in advance by having them washes and dried several days before your trip.
Choose Versatile Garments
When possible, pack garments that can be worn for a variety of occasions instead of just a single occasion. Little black dresses, for instance, are the perfect example of a versatile garment, as they can be dressed up, dressed down, or worn somewhere in between.
Pack Smart
Of course, the secret to staying fashionable when traveling is to pack smart. For most commercial airliners, the weight limit on checked luggage is 50 pounds; therefore, it’s best to stay under this limit when packing your luggage. You can reduce the total weight of your luggage by avoiding unnecessary items and sticking with the fashion essentials. Unless you know for certain that you are going to wear a garment, leave it at home.