How To Pack For Greece
How to pack for Greece:
1. Think in Outfits, Not Items
Don’t throw in random tops and dresses. Pack pieces that mix and match into multiple looks. A 7x7 grid approach (7 tops + 7 bottoms = endless combos) makes it effortless.
2. Pack a Colour Story
Choose one palette (neutrals in a light, dark, colour and a print). This way, everything works together and you’re not standing in front of the suitcase thinking, “Nothing goes.”
With just the 4 tops and 4 skirts above, I have 14 outfits.
3. Fabrics Do the Heavy Lifting
Linen, cotton, and floaty viscose will be your best friends. They’re breathable in the Greek sun and still look chic after a day of wandering cobblestones.
4. Shoes: Less is More
You only need four pairs: 2 stylish flat sandals for day, one pair in black/darkest brown and one in white (or a light orange tan if you are wearing long dark skirts or pants), a comfy trainer for exploring, and a dressi...
Do You Get Left With The Job Of Packing For Everyone
So let's turn this into a double hitter and not only pack for them but also choose items they haven't worn in a long time (and most likely forgot were even there).
Half the battle in any of our wardrobes is the pure fact that we have forgotten what's in there and we don't know how to put it all together.
Packing forces us to take check of our wardrobes and encourages us to have a play.
This is so beneficial that in actual fact, even if you aren't planning to go anywhere, you should pretend you are just so you can build yourself a capsule wardrobe that all fits into one suitcase.
I've seen some pretty full-on packing styles over the years. The most popular one is to grab as much as you can and try to squeeze it all in.
And of course, then arrives at the holiday destination and only wears two things (because they are the only two things that work together).
If the above style resonates with you, let me see if I can at least change that mindset a bit.
Everything you pack needs to work wi...
