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Traveling light has various benefits. It won't be difficult handling your luggage from one place to the next. Lighter luggage means less strain on your body. You will also be able to have more room for souvenirs. However, traveling light doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style for simplicity. When planning out your travel wardrobe, you can have a solid grasp on what you will wear and incorporate looking good.
Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Internet Connection
- Telephone
- Books on Destination
- Suitcase
- Packing List
Tips
- Do research on the location that you will be visiting. If you want to fit in with the locals, find out what they wear. For example, churches in some European Catholic countries have a strict dress code that forbids shorts, skirts above the knee and bare shoulders. In comparison, a tropical Hawaiian vacation will be more laid back.
- Create a packing list. When planning out your wardrobe, take into account factors, such as the length of your stay and the location's weather.
- Decide what your limitations are. In his blog, author Tim Ferriss states that he is a fan of Exofficio lightweight underwear whose tagline is "17 countries. 6 weeks. And one pair of underwear." Some people wouldn't mind saving a little space by cutting down on underwear, while others may cringe at a potential hygiene hazard.
- Figure out a laundry strategy. This is key in maintaining your minimalist travel wardrobe. Do research or make a phone call and find out whether laundry service is readily available where you will be staying. Consider hand washing and air drying your items overnight in order to get multiple use of your pieces.
- Reuse items. Some pieces can be worn multiple times, such as a pair of pants
- Seek out reversible and multipurpose clothing. There are pieces that are made to transform into different styles, such as a top that can also become a skirt or a dress.
