Travel Essentials Packing List

Happy Friday!

Sparkle Lists is going on a short, fun-filled getaway weekend trip! Definitely looking forward to some good times which includes amazing food, great shopping, and wonderful company. When it comes to traveling, packing gets very tricky. I personally get over-whelmed and always over pack even if its for a two day trip! The trick is figuring out what you actually need and will wear versus what I MAY wear "if I do this...." 

That's where traveling packing lists and guidelines come in and save the day. There are packing lists for all types of occasion; world-wide vacations, camping trips, road trips, etc, so it's best to look for one that matches your agenda. The basic 'Traveler's Essential List' is filled with great tips for any trip, and personal style. This list is perfect for any woman traveling with a carry-on.

Sparkle Lists Travel Essentials Packing List
General Guidelines for Packing
Color: One Color Story – solids, patterns within the same color block.
Fabric: Simple, washable, Durable, quick dry, synthetics
Cut: Good Fit, tailored and classic styles that match with everything
Style: Appropriate in various settings: Beach, Temples, Villages, Cities, Treks, etc

Travel Bag: 35-40 Liter Backpack, or carryon size weekender bag or suitcase.

Travel Essentials Packing List for Carry-Ons

Agenda: 5 Tops + 3 Bottoms + 2 Dress

• Four Staple Tops-Mix and Match a total of four Long Sleeves, Short Sleeves and/or tank tops depending on the weather. Tunics are versatile as well.

• One Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt-A layering piece for tops and dresses. Pick one in light fabric, synthetics, polyester, or silk blend.

• Three Bottoms-Travel Pants, Jeans, and leggings are all good options for travel. Jeans may be heavy but don't have to be washed often. Maxi skirts are a fashionable alternative.

• Two Dresses-One in a light fabric, solid color/print or neutral or Little Black Dress. A sun dress can be worn casually during the day and dressed up at night.

• Outerwear-One cardigan, or coat, or cargo jacket, depending on the weather.

• One Bathing Suit-Pick one in a neutral color depending on the destination.

• One Bra-neutral color that matches with all your tops.

• One Sports Bra-If you're planning on doing any exercise activities.

• Five-Seven Pairs of Underwear-quick dry, avoid 100% cotton ones.

• Two or Three pairs of shoes-One Pair of Sandals or Flats, One Pair of Sneakers or Trainers and/or One Pair of Heels or Wedges.

• One belt-Can be worn with pants or at the waist for dresses.

• One set of costume jewelry-one pair of earrings, ring, necklace, and bracelet.

Do you already follow these tips? What are your favorite packing techniques? What do you do to prevent over packing? 

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