How To Pack Like a Pro

In light of mine & Lats' long weekend trip to Philly for Kristine & Jason's wedding, I wanted to share this because Lord knows I DO NOT PACK LIGHT!


Insiders' Guide
How to Pack Like a Pro
An Interview With Juliet Kinsman
Kinsman is the editor in chief of the luxury travel site mrandmrssmith.com. Her favorite places are Ibiza, Marrakech, and Berlin.

BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE

When you travel light, how you pack is just as important as what you pack. I have a system that helps me stick to one bag and keeps everything in its place.

· Choose the right equipment. I love my rolling suitcase from Mandarina Duck—it has separate compartments for jewelry, underwear, and other little items. I also like the zippered pouches from Travel Wardrobe Care; they make packing and unpacking simple. Find a toiletry bag with clear pockets that you can hang on the door, so you don't need to rummage through your bag to find your products.

· Start early. A few days before you pack, iron everything you plan to bring, then hang it up. If you put something into a suitcase freshly pressed, it'll crease badly. I pack the night before I leave: Any earlier and I forget what I decided to bring; any later and I'm frantic.

· Fill it up. I'm not a fan of rolling clothes—it doesn't save much space, and it makes unpacking a pain. Instead, I place items in by weight. Shoes go in the bottom of the suitcase in felt bags so they don't get my clothes dirty. Then I layer in dresses and skirts. I put in folded items, like sweaters and gym clothes, next; the lightest pieces, like delicate blouses, go at the top of the bag, where they won't be crushed. I finish by slipping in a few sheets of white tissue paper doused with my favorite fragrance, Jo Malone Pomegranate.