1. Assess your trip. Are you going to the beach or lake for a family vacation? Hiking to the top or swimming at the beach? sightseeing tour? Let your destination and planned activities guide your packing.
2. Take one topper. Jackets and sweaters can be bulky suitcase-space stealers. Choose one piece -- a jean jacket or a cardigan in a neutral color are perfect for warmer months -- that will work with everything you plan to wear on your trip.
3. Choose mix and match bottoms. You can get away with wearing shorts, pants, or skirts multiple times on a trip. For a weeklong beach vacation, three pairs of shorts, one skirt, and one pair of pants should be enough.
4. Overpack underwear and socks. You'll inevitably use more than you think you will! A good rule of thumb is to bring two extras of each.
5. Bring one dress. A simple style such as a shift in an easy shade (black always works) can be worn during the day with sandals and at night with heels. It's particularly good to have if your plans suddenly include a dressy event
7. Keep fabric in mind. 100 percent cottons and linens wrinkle easily and require lots of ironing. Choose to bring clothing in fabrics blended with wrinkle-resistors like nylon or spandex, or pack pieces in knit and jersey.
8. Stick to neutrals. Clothing in black, white, and khaki, with a splash or red or denim thrown in, makes stylish dressing easy because it all matches, all the time.
9. Scale back on shoes. Most women bring many more pairs than they need! For casual vacations, one pair of sandals and one pair of sneakers is sufficient. Add a pair of dressy mules if you anticipate more formal evenings out.
10. Don't forget one versatile purse. A small canvas tote can go from the beach to the boardwalk to casual dinners, and look appropriate in all places.
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