The season of holiday travel is upon us all. Yes, Christmas is over. However, many are vacationing/traveling to colder climates for Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve/Day celebrations. For most of us, this means layers. How can you pack light and plan to layer simultaneously in a fabulous way?
For some, it’s easier than for others. I like variety and tend to dress according to my mood, which can change before I get to my destination and while on vacation. This is a personal struggle, and another blog entirely.
Many packing/organizational experts would suggest the following for traveling light when packing for winter travel:
* Stick with one color palette. For example, those that are a few favorite hues and neutrals.
* Plan to have one or two laundry days.
* Make your core pieces neutral and accessorize with color.
* Bring a few thick top layers – a coat, sweaters, etc. Make the rest lighter weight pieces.
And a few more from me, you may find helpful:
* Wear some donate-able older pieces en route and or, replace these items with ones you find on a post-Christmas shopping trip that you take with friends, or family members.
* Wear your heavier clothing on the plane. This includes, heavy, but still easy to walk in shoes/boots while traveling and your wool coat, for example (the coat can serve as your plane blanket, too). This will lighten your suitcase by a few more pounds than say, your first choice of comfy sneakers and or, favorite jacket.
I hope these packing tips make your winter travel easier. Do you have a packing idea not mentioned here? Please share and Happy New Year everyone!