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Gail here has obviously missed the boat on planning her travel wardrobe. [But, she is making me giggle uncontrollably.]
So, if you don't want to end up looking like Gail, please note these top ten packing tips:
1. Check www.weather.com before you decide what to bring. You can get a good look at average temps for the area and at least a five day forecast.
2. Think about the "culture" of your destination. Is it strictly big city urban, small town country, island resort, lake house cottage? [ Lots of black is chic in NYC, but in Napa Valley? Not so much.]
3. Make a list, check it twice, and pack only what you have on the list.
4. Call ahead to see if the place where you are staying has shower essentials, an iron, a hair-dryer, laundry facilities and/or dry-cleaning services.
5. For a one week's stay, bring just enough clothing for three days and three nights and plan to wear everything at least twice.
6. Stick with neutrals in the same color palette and think layers, separates, and bring at least one sweater or jacket.
7. Pack very little jewelry and just a few well chosen accessories.
8. Keep hair products and makeup to a minimum. They may look small, but they add up in a hurry. This is the perfect time to think of yourself as low maintenance!
9. Limit your shoes [difficult but not impossible]. Three pairs should do it. Pack two and wear one. And since flip-flops are exclusively for the pool or shower, they don't count!
10. Wear comfy clothes on travel days, but remember that you are a well dressed person who saves exercise clothes for the gym, right? Right.
And last but certainly not least, try to relax, enjoy, and go with the flow. Who cares if it rains? You will be dodging those cloud-bursts in effortless style and grace!
Bon Voyage, Mes Amis!
Nancy
PS. In the August edition of Style File: Preview of Trends for the New Fall Season.
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