Step 1 of 9 · Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On
Pick three bottoms that work with every top
Pick three bottoms that work with every top — step 1 of 9 in Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On. Lay out three bottoms: one pair of jeans or dark trousers, one pair of shorts or a skirt, and one pair of casual pants or leggings.
Free everyday life tip: Pick three bottoms that work with every top (step 1 of 9 from "Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On").
Lay out three bottoms: one pair of jeans or dark trousers, one pair of shorts or a skirt, and one pair of casual pants or leggings. Every bottom must pair with every top you bring. This means sticking to neutral colours — black, navy, khaki, grey. A bright red pair of trousers only matches half your shirts and wastes packing space on mismatched outfits.
Think about your actual itinerary. Two sightseeing days, one fancy dinner, one beach day, three casual evenings? The jeans cover dinners and sightseeing, the shorts cover the beach and hot days, and the casual pants cover travel days and lounging. Three bottoms, seven days, zero repeats if you plan the rotation.
Pro tip: Dark jeans are the single most versatile travel garment. They pass as smart-casual at restaurants and survive a full day of walking without showing dirt.
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