Putting Together A Vacation Collection – What Should You Be Packing

Last updated on March 27th, 2024 at 08:54 pm

When you are getting ready for a vacation or holiday, you need to make sure you have the best clothing and outfits put together at all times. You want to feel your best, and you want to look your best. For this to happen, you need to have a collection that you can turn to and rely on. Building a collection or capsule from scratch may feel daunting. However, if you break down the process, you will find it is much easier to tackle.

Think About the Destination

The first thing you must focus on is the destination. Where are you going on your vacation? Are you going somewhere warm or somewhere hot? Are you vacationing in colder climates? Where are you going and for how long? Are you doing a multi-stay vacation that is both hot and cold? It is important to think about the destination because this will be the basis for all of your outfits and your packing. For example, if the destination is warm, you are going to want light and loose clothing. If the destination is cooler, you will want to focus on layering.

Something For the Beach

If you are going to a destination that has a beach, you are going to want to pack beach attire. After all, you want to make the most of the beach and the water. When it comes to clothing for the beach, you will need a wrap such as a sarong wrap. You will also need suitable swimwear, a hat and something comfortable to put on your feet (for when the sun gets too blistering hot). When you are looking at beach attire, you must ensure you go for comfort as well as style. You want to feel comfortable in what you are wearing, so always look at the materials and fabrics used in the clothing and apparel you wear.

Casual Looks for Walking and Exploring

If you are heading off the beaten track and exploring a new destination, you will want to have looks and outfits that are suitable and comfortable to wear. This will include comfortable trousers or shorts. Suitable walking shoes, t-shirts, and pullovers are a must for any backpack or suitcase. Casual looks will be comfortable to wear, and they will be easy to wash and quick to dry. If you are traveling with only a couple of exploring outfits, you will want them to be quick-drying – so factor this in.

Don’t Forget the Footwear

The footwear you pack is just as important as the clothing that you take. You can try and use footwear for several outfits, just because footwear can take up a lot of space in your suitcase. Think about the destination you are heading to when choosing your footwear and think about taking a spare pair in case of breakage or loss. Do not take new shoes that you have not worn before, as you will be suffering from blisters and sore feet instead of enjoying your vacation.

Accessories are Important Too

The accessories can impact how an outfit looks and feels. You must therefore invest in good accessories just as much as in shoes. Necklaces and bracelets that can be worn for multiple outfits are handy to have as they take up minimal space in your suitcase. Make sure accessories are not of value (just in case they get lost).

Pack the Essentials

You can get hung up on packing all of your favorite outfits, and this can mean that you forget to pack the essentials. Always make sure you pack a few T-shirts, and a few pairs of shorts and trousers will ensure you have an outfit for any destination and any weather. Make a list of the essentials you have and use at home, and this will help you pack everything you need. Think about the worst-case scenario when packing, and this way, you will always have enough.

Consider the Weather

Weather can change in an instant and before you know it, blue skies can be thundering and gray. Therefore, it is vital that you consider the weather when you are packing. Always make sure you have a few rainy-day outfits. These do not have to be heavy outfits, but they do have to give you enough protection from the elements as and when you need it.

It is important to start packing as soon as you can. Packing clothes and putting together outfits can take longer than you initially anticipated. Therefore, you must start packing as soon as you are able to. A few days or even a week is an ample amount of packing time.