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hypatia42 ([personal profile] hypatia42) wrote2009-09-29 03:00 pm

reality check

does anyone else try one combinations of things to make sure they work before they pack them?

[identity profile] sabrinamari.livejournal.com 2009-09-29 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. But when I don't have time I take EVERYTHING.

[identity profile] hypatia42.livejournal.com 2009-09-29 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you do when its not a lack of time but a lack of space?

[identity profile] sabrinamari.livejournal.com 2009-09-29 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
OK, then it gets serious. For each day/type of event, try several outfits. Look for 1 or 2 pieces that can be worn spectacularly in multiple combinations. Choose the top contenders.

It's better to wear spectacular outfits twice than to take two so-so outfits.

Take really good essential oils to distract from any slightly imperfect combinations, and play up good make-up to improve the whole thing.

Shoes are most difficult to pack for me: either they work with an outfit or they don't, and more than two pairs is bulky,

[identity profile] tigira.livejournal.com 2009-09-30 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah - this. Or if I have NO idea what kind of events we might find on the trip, I end up packing way too much. I prefer that to not having something I might need.

(thinking about what's in the pile for the honeymoon right now)