Having packed lots of bags, over a long period of time, for lots of solo excursions, I wish I’d realized back then precisely how easy wearing dresses could make packing. Dresses would have saved me a ton of time and effort!
Typically I’ve hauled two suitcases around for each trip. (Not necessarily a bad thing; men hold doors for me and help me with my bags.) The large bag typically contains an assortment of skirts, coordinated tops, a sweater, part of my undies, a pair of flats and heels, plus an outfit similar to this one below (with either a turtleneck or regular tee), which is reserved for dinners or special occasions.
It’s a very comfortable, outfit, and I’ve worn it from the east to the west coast.
The smaller of my two bags contains the rest of my undies, toiletries, jewelry, and three skirt outfits, along with the pair of capris which I use to depart from home and upon returning.
But if I buy two additional dresses (one like the dress in a previous post but a different color, of course – and one of which would be an entirely different style), and take the above outfit along as well (with a short sleeve tee – not turtleneck – underneath) , I’d have four completely different summer outfits, and only need one separate top! All 4 outfits, with enough undies for about 12 days, would fit perfectly in my smaller suitcase, and only require wearing each outfit two or three times. There would be room for only one pair of shoes: my low heels (above), which are required for nicer restaurants, and my sweater in case of chilly air conditioning.
For warm weather travel, don’t you think a pair of comfortable sandals should replace my everyday flats? Why cover up pretty painted nails fresh from a pedicure? Twenty pretty nails with nail art would demand to be shown to the world, not hidden in closed shoes. I have a pair of sandals comfortable enough to wear all day, every day, thus the flats would stay home. If closed shoes were required for some reason (for example, fancy dinners or rainy weather) I’d simply wear my heels. And there’d be no room for capris I’d leave the house wearing – they’d stay in the car, awaiting my return!
Yes, packing for over a week would be made so easy, by simply wearing dresses every day… I should have thought of this idea sooner!
Hugs,
Mandy
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