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TABLE OF CONTENTS PACK LIGHT STYLISHLY ........................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: THE BENEFITS OF PACKING LIGHT .................................................................................. 6 I CAN’T PACK LIGHT .......................................................................................................................... 7 WHY PACK LIGHT? ............................................................................................................................. 8 CHAPTER 2: PLANNING A CAPSULE TRAVEL WARDROBE ................................................................ 10 RESEARCH YOUR DESTINATION .................................................................................................... 11 TRAVEL ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................................................... 11 BUDGET ............................................................................................................................................ 11 WEATHER ......................................................................................................................................... 12 LENGTH OF TRIP ............................................................................................................................. 13 WHAT TO WEAR IN CONSERVATIVE COUNTRIES ........................................................................ 14 CHAPTER 3: HOW TO CHOOSE CLOTHING FOR YOUR CAPSULE TRAVEL WARDROBE ................. 17 FABRIC .............................................................................................................................................. 18 FIT AND STYLE................................................................................................................................. 23 COLOR .............................................................................................................................................. 28 TRAVEL OUTFITS ............................................................................................................................. 37 CHAPTER 4: CHOOSE YOUR CAPSULE WARDROBE ESSENTIALS ..................................................... 41 TOPS ................................................................................................................................................. 46 BOTTOMS ......................................................................................................................................... 49 DRESSES ........................................................................................................................................... 52 OUTERWEAR .................................................................................................................................... 55 PACKING FOR THE COLD: 3 LAYER SYSTEM................................................................................. 57 PACKING FOR MULTI-CLIMATE TRIPS .......................................................................................... 59 CHAPTER 5: TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND ADDITIONAL GEAR .......................................................... 62 TRAVEL SHOES ................................................................................................................................ 63 BRAS: 2-3 .......................................................................................................................................... 68 UNDERWEAR: 5-10 .......................................................................................................................... 69 1-3 SOCKS ........................................................................................................................................ 70 1-SLEEP SET ..................................................................................................................................... 70 BATHING SUITS: 1-2 ........................................................................................................................ 71 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................... 71 CHAPTER 6: CUSTOMIZE YOUR PACKING LIST ................................................................................. 74 UNIVERSAL FUNCTIONAL AND PACKING LISTS ........................................................................... 75 MINIMALISTA ............................................................................................................................... 76 ESSENTIALS ................................................................................................................................. 79 CLASSIC ........................................................................................................................................ 82 MAXIMISTA .................................................................................................................................. 86 FIND MORE RESOURCES ON TRAVELFASHIONGIRL.COM ........................................................... 88 INTRODUCTION First and foremost, thank you for reading my book Pack Light Stylishly: An Introduction to Traveling Carry-on Only without Sacrificing Your Style. Whether you’re new to travel, a frequent jetsetter, or you are tired of overpacking this book will help you get started in your quest to pack light. I used to be a chronic overpacker and the worst part was that I packed all the wrong things. It took me years to get it right and I’m happy to say I now travel carry-on only year-round! I started TravelFashionGirl.com with the hope that I could help other women become well-informed travelers and avoid making all my mistakes. I hope the tools from this book will help you as much as they have the readers of my blog. The packing tips in this guide are a compilation of my personal learning experiences traveling through 40 countries over the past 7 years along with insight from other travelers. Sit back and relax as you learn how to pack light efficiently and fashionably with these customized tips for women of all ages. Let me do the hard work so you don’t have to – it’s your vacation after all! Happy travels! Alexandra Jimenez CHAPTER 1: THE BENEFITS OF PACKING LIGHT Anyone can learn to downsize their luggage and pack light. Let me show you how! I CAN’T PACK LIGHT Does the thought of packing for a trip in just one little carry-on bag seem like an absolutely impossible task? I know how you feel. I used to be an overpacker. I spent years observing travelers that used one small carry-on bag on their adventures around the world. I always told myself – I want to be like them. One day, I want to travel light. In my quest to accomplish this goal I planned and tested endless methods to see what worked and what didn’t. I made countless mistakes and learned valuable lessons through trial and error. I interviewed numerous travelers that I encountered around the globe and asked them their secrets while learning many of my own. And now, I am going to share these tips with you. I am proud to say that after four years of full time travel, I have spent the past two years traveling between Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and Central America with only a carry-on. Thanks to the tips found in this book, I hope women around the world will learn how to travel lighter (and smarter). You can, too. WHY PACK LIGHT? Travel is more Enjoyable. Affordable. CONVENIENT. And traveling with carry-on luggage isn’t just about saving money on baggage fees. At the end of a long trip, do you want to trudge through five airport connections to get to the other side of the world, all while dragging a bag through endless airport terminals? You see, traveling with carry-on luggage isn’t just about saving money; it’s about having a more positive travel experience. The heavier and larger your bag, the more uncomfortable your experience. Every ounce of weight in your bag feels like tons after you’ve been on the