Ever had the problem of bringing too many or too few things on your trip? Looking for some tips on how to become an efficient packer? Vogue’s Elise Taylor relays a story of how professional organizer Faith Roberson helped her to be a more efficient packer.
The rules for efficient packing that Roberson laid down for Taylor might help you pack your luggage for your next trip:
Leave the shoes
On my next trip, I was to wear shoes that I’d also use at my destination, not just in transit. And I should cut my shoe baggage in half. “Be selective!” Faith urged. “Reflect on past trips and see which shoes you gravitated towards. Pack only those.”
Invest in a duplicate toiletry bag
Faith advised me to invest in a “duplicate bag”: a small case filled with must-haves that would never leave my suitcase (also ensuring I could never forget it). “If you travel often, especially for work, there is no reason why you should have to unpack and repack essentials. Ideally, you should be able to pack without removing a bobby pin from your bathroom,” Faith said.
Consider each day
“pack for each day, take the time to select each outfit for the day. Knowing what you’re going to wear for that week for events in the day will eliminate the stress of not being prepared, and will save you space.”
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