Sarah Nelson is the Chicago-based professional organizer and the founder
of Less is More. Nelson happens to know a thing or two about getting
organized to get out of town. So, we asked her for her 10 best-practice
packing tips. Read on to learn what you should always pack first, which
fabrics fly best, and which carry-on suitcase wins best in class (or, as
the case may be, cabin.)
1. "Be intentional when packing your suitcase. Rather than trying to pack your closet and bring a completely different outfit for each day, aim to create an edited, multifunctional wardrobe."
2. "Plan your travel wardrobe by first laying out all the clothes and accessories you think you will want to wear. Use the floor or your bed to spread everything out."
3. "Select bottoms whose colors and styles are versatile enough to be worn with a variety of tops. Solids in neutral colors work best. Make sure tops can also be worn with more than one bottom. Also consider fabric. Heavier fabrics like denim and jersey will look better right out of the suitcase than will silk."
4. Create outfits from this selection. Select only accessories, including shoes, that will do double duty. Try on outfits to make sure it all works together."
5. "Pack shoes first, as they are heaviest. To save space, socks can be tucked into shoes."
6. "Since toiletries can be bulky and heavy, pack only the essentials. If you find you have forgotten something, more likely than not you can purchase it at your destination. Put bottles that could leak in Ziploc bags."
7. "If you are checking a bag and bringing a carry on, put heavy items, like shoes, in the checked bag to lighten the load you have to walk through the airport."
9. "Keep large carry-on totes organized by putting smaller items in pencil pouches."
10. "Don't forget to pack an extra bag for bringing home gifts or souvenirs."
1. "Be intentional when packing your suitcase. Rather than trying to pack your closet and bring a completely different outfit for each day, aim to create an edited, multifunctional wardrobe."
2. "Plan your travel wardrobe by first laying out all the clothes and accessories you think you will want to wear. Use the floor or your bed to spread everything out."
3. "Select bottoms whose colors and styles are versatile enough to be worn with a variety of tops. Solids in neutral colors work best. Make sure tops can also be worn with more than one bottom. Also consider fabric. Heavier fabrics like denim and jersey will look better right out of the suitcase than will silk."
4. Create outfits from this selection. Select only accessories, including shoes, that will do double duty. Try on outfits to make sure it all works together."
5. "Pack shoes first, as they are heaviest. To save space, socks can be tucked into shoes."
6. "Since toiletries can be bulky and heavy, pack only the essentials. If you find you have forgotten something, more likely than not you can purchase it at your destination. Put bottles that could leak in Ziploc bags."
7. "If you are checking a bag and bringing a carry on, put heavy items, like shoes, in the checked bag to lighten the load you have to walk through the airport."
9. "Keep large carry-on totes organized by putting smaller items in pencil pouches."
10. "Don't forget to pack an extra bag for bringing home gifts or souvenirs."
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