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Summer Packing

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fascinated · 05/07/2019 21:05

Does anyone else have this problem? When I am packing I can’t decide what to take. I always overpack, wanting to take everything. I am lucky to have lots of lovely summer clothes that I can’t wear in the UK as it is too cold... but the result is that I want to take them all! How to choose?..!

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Zinnia · 06/07/2019 00:20

I love choosing a holiday wardrobe! Pick a colour palette (I usually do black & white + accent colour, bit of khaki and/of denim thrown in). 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 dresses, 2 swimsuits, 3 pairs of shoes, 3 bags, 1 jacket. Pack outfits not individual items. Sometimes the numbers above slip but when they do I always feel I've overpacked. So for 2 weeks in the sun I'd take shoes: 1 pair of walking sandals, one smart, one pair of beach shoes. A clutch bag, a cross-body bag and a straw tote. A beach dress, a dress for dinner and a strappy sundress that could do for either, or for walking around town etc. You obviously can't take everything you own, but I get a lot of satisfaction from knowing I've packed well. If you can't get started, pick one thing you really love at the moment and use that as your jumping-off point. Honestly it's half the fun of the holiday!

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fascinated · 06/07/2019 00:31

Thanks. I will read and base packing on your post. I think it stems from fear of not having enough in the past... it’s only recently that I have become more comfortable with shopping (with the aid if a stylist occasionally) and my own self, and I used to really struggle to find anything decent at all to wear in the sun/heat.

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MrsKHB · 06/07/2019 00:51

Oh how lovely to be packing for a holiday...enjoy!
Me? I pack what I think I need and buy more when I get there Grin hope you have a great time

Zinnia · 06/07/2019 00:54

@MrsKHB Grin
@fascinated there are about a zillion Pinterest posts on this subject, try searching for your destination (eg "what to pack for 2 weeks in Spain") and see what comes up. Have fun!

GreenTulips · 06/07/2019 00:58

It also depends if you have a washing machine and line!

We pack like above and do a mid week wash

Things like T-shirt’s get worn for a few hours before we are in swimsuits etc

Take a bikini cover up!

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