Travel in style with these pro tips

Pack your bags. In 2023, travel is back in a big way. Whether you’re jumping on the ecotourism trend or planning to celebrate DC’s 100th anniversary, a big trip doesn’t mean a big, big bag to carry those Instagram-worthy outfits.

Personal stylist Paige Ipsky of Same Paige says that prioritizing your styling wardrobe should be the first step to embarking on your travel adventures. “Luggage-smart planning not only simplifies luggage and baggage fees, but also saves you time so your adventure focuses on vacation rather than what you’re wearing,” says the DeFaven resident.

Avoid packing too many heavy items like too many jeans shorts, heavy sweaters etc. Mix and match between tops, and swap accessories from day to day.

Fashion designers like Donna Karan captured the attention of consumers and travelers with their simple seven-piece collection in 1985. Capsule outfits are perfect for travel. A simple, on-the-go concept for adventure warriors, as well as classic-style-about-towners, with a wardrobe of timeless, road-tested, versatile pieces to mix and match. The concept is a garnimental approach to adult wear that combines elegance with a vacation-ready or day-to-day fashion sense.

Like Raj. “Before you start packing, there are some important things to consider, including the theme, agenda, and goals of your trip,” Epsky says. A bachelorette party in Nashville, Tennessee, or a tour across the pond to Wimbledon’s grass courts?

Next, Epsky says it’s important to break down any trip by considering ways to maximize wardrobe space and reduce extra unnecessary items in luggage. She suggests a quick and easy preparation plan. “Put the clothes you want and create an outfit. “Think how a dress would work with a casual t-shirt one day, and then under a breezy sweater and jacket later in the evening for a more formal event,” she says.

Don’t be afraid to mix colors (color blocking) and/or prints for more versatility.

“Then snap each outfit on your phone to make dressing up quick and easy,” says Epsky. After the clothes are registered, she advises to return more items to the closet, to resist the urge to overeat. (Travel light also makes room in your luggage for that souvenir or gifts for family and friends.)

Pro tips

There are tricks to the trade when it comes to cutting out the travel gear that awaits any adventure. For starters, Epsky recommends using an oversized duffel bag instead of a hard-sided suitcase. Double makes it easy to add extra items and squeeze them into the on-board storage.

• Travel light with a capsule wardrobe, an oversized white shirt, two pairs of shorts (linen or denim), a skirt/skirt to pair with a jean jacket. (To minimize the extra space required in your travel pack, wear the heaviest items, such as a jacket, on the plane or in the car.)
• Keep in mind that neutrals such as black, white and khaki colors are interchangeable. Add accessories that can take a basic black dress from understated to a true reflection of your unique style. Think: a cute, floppy sun hat or a great pair of gold studs.
• Instead of heels and cheap, choose beautiful shoes, sole-crushing, flip-flops.
• For a cold-weather escape, choose a hybrid boot (sorrel). Make sure they are waterproof, comfortable and functional. Pair them with cute leggings and turtlenecks layered under a jacket for the perfect outfit on the plane or anywhere else.
• Bring a comfortable loungewear set between the pool and your next event or after dinner/bedtime.
• Pick a crossbody bag and stick with it.
• To save packing space, call ahead to see what items are provided at your accommodations (hair dryer, robe, or slippers).
• Pack an empty pillow case for your travel wear and don’t want to reuse it during the trip. (This makes it easier to unpack in the laundry room when you get home.)

Way to style

In a busy world, classic style goes from breakfast to power lunch to swing, a nightly jazz club that can easily get you through a shift of slips or a quick change of shoes. But first you need a classic style. Cue Epsky, who has shifted her career into high gear since the outbreak began to slow. “It’s been a lot of fun,” she says, helping people create their own personal wardrobe style.

“Getting ready for an event or knowing how our bodies change can make getting the right look harder than it is,” Epsky says of creating a style that matches who you are. Most of us have changed physically and mentally since the pandemic began.

Epsky says her goal is to help someone create a “capsule wardrobe,” a collection of timeless, must-have basics. “For me, more than anything else, it’s making the estimate for the customer. It’s all about helping people feel better.

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