A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about packing (click here if you missed it). And it not only includes one of the most important things to remember when you pack - it also includes links to the packing strategies that I’ve shared over the years.
But then I was thinking - how can you figure out the best way to pack for you? How can you look at what worked on recent trips & replicate it? And how can you use your past mistakes to your advantage? So, I came up with the idea of ‘vacation packing hindsight’.
My background (before becoming a stylist) was corporate retail. And hindsighting a business season was a big part of planning the next one. So, I thought it could be a helpful way to pack better - because I don’t think many people return from vacation & objectively look at what was in their luggage (I just consider it a win if I unpack in less than a week!).
So, here are specific things that you can do before, during & after your trips - so you can see what worked, learn from what didn’t work, recognize your tendencies & become an expert at packing for yourself.
BEFORE THE TRIP:
Write a list of what you pack (I’ll get back to list-making later). Write down everything you’re bringing & be specific - clothes, accessories, toiletries, etc. And this includes what you put in your carryon & what you pack in your bag(s).
DURING THE TRIP:
Take selfies. Every day & every outfit change. And you can even write down how you feel about your outfits - everything from how it worked for your activities to how you feel wearing it (physically, mentally, emotionally - here’s more on that subject)…
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