How To Pack Like a Pro

I'm leaving on another trip tonight, so I thought I'd do a quick tutorial on how to get the most out of your suitcase and "pack like a pro." After taking dozens of trips this year, I feel like I have it down to a science by now! This trip is a work/sightseeing trip, so several things are important: the ability to mix & match (versatility) and comfort!

When planning what to pack, I usually lay all of my clothes on my bed to create different outfits before packing them away in my suitcase. You want to stick with a neutral color palette and pack a lot of basics with just a few statement pieces thrown in. With the pieces shown above, you can create more than thirteen different outfits!

Here's a great packing list for a five or six-day trip (including outfit changes for both day and night):

one white tank + one striped tank + one white tee +
one off-shoulder top + one lightweight sweater + one black tank

this tropical-print kimono (it's also a good idea to bring a scarf!)

a black romper that can be dressed up or down + a comfortable tank dress
Bottoms:
one pair of white pants (or jeans) + two pairs of shorts (white shorts and jean shorts) 

A roomy, neutral tote + dressier clutch

Neutral sandals for walking + dressy heels for evenings

One straw hat + a pair of black sunglasses

To save even more room in your suitcase, one of the outfits can be worn to the airport! Whenever I travel with a hat, I prefer to wear it to the airport instead of packing it in my luggage - I have had several hats get ruined that way.

Any guesses where I'm headed this weekend!? Here's a hint... I've been here before, two years ago, and HOPEFULLY it will be a lot cooler and less humid here than it is in North Carolina right now :)

Be sure to follow along on instagram& snapchat (cmcoving!)
xoxo

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