Fashion Forward - Summer holidays
Martine Alexander, Celebrity Stylist and Wardrobe Concierge, offers her expert fashion adviceβ¦
Summer holidays are upon us and whether youβre heading away on a girlsβ trip or a family va-cay, weβre all guilty of over packing and taking far too much with us! This month Iβm going to give you my top tips on how to pack efficiently
One of my most popular wardrobe concierge services is shopping for my clientβs upcoming holidays, packing their suitcases and giving them enough outfits that cater for every occasion whilst theyβre in sunnier climes. Itβs a great solution for my clients, because theyβre busy packing for the rest of the family, plus they donβt want to think about what to take themselves. If this sounds like you, then read onβ¦
Hereβs my top ten tips on how to pack light but also have enough options for every day youβre away:
Know what youβre going to be doing each day/night. Is there a dress code for certain places or activities? Do your research and make sure youβre not caught short on the day
For every night youβre away, pack a separate outfit, plus a couple (and I mean, a couple, not ten!) of backups, just in case
Plan your in-flight outfit first and keep to one side
Try on each outfit and photograph it for reference whilst youβre away
Mix and match your tops and bottoms to create more room in your suitcase and where possible, have a colour palette for your outfits. It makes interchanging and co-ordinating a lot easier
Keep print to a minimum if youβre short on space. Block colours are a lot easier to style up or down
Make sure you have a couple of items with longer sleeves in case the temperature drops at night
Take minimal pairs of shoes β a daytime sandal like a flip flop, an evening flat sandal (tan is always the best colour as it can be classed as nude and will go with every outfit you have), an evening heel or wedge plus a trainers (to fly in) will cover all bases
Invest in travel bags and separate your lingerie, swimwear and accessories into them. They make life a lot easier when packing and also when you arrive at your destination
When it comes to packing your clothes, lay sections of clothes on top of one another and then roll them. It minimises creasing and saves on room
What Iβve Been Up Toβ¦
This month Iβve been taking my own advice - shopping and sourcing wardrobe options for clients that are going on holiday, styling a celebrity client for an upcoming presenting project and attending press events as Iβm one of the judges for the βThis is Manchesterβ Awards.
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