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May 23rd, 2006, 09:22 PM
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Alya- Where do you live? Will you buy my ticket?
In case I can't make it, here is the full out methodology:
1) Make a pile on my bed of everything I think I might want to wear.
2) Set aside the special necessities (pjs, dance/sport equipment, leg/arm braces, etc), knowing that they are not negotiable.
3) separate the piles into smaller piles of tops, bottoms, undies, bras, socks/stockings, and misc (which includes jackets and coats). Put all possible shoes along the floor.
4) check if everything works together in at least 2 deviations (including undies, shocks and shoes). This is the first round of elimination. PUT THOSE THINGS BACK INTO YOUR CLOSET OR DRAWERS!
5) Now try on EVERYTHING and check the combinations. If there are a few that don't work on your body, those garments need to be re-considered. This is round 2.
6) By this time you should have a much smaller pile of clothes to work with. Put those together with your necessities and look at the misc pile. Choose 1 coat/jacket (seasonal).
7) Now try on your clothes with the outer wear. Does it all fit under the coat? If not, get rid of it.
8) If you can pack everything into your suitcase and are happy with the result, stop. You are done. If not, continue reading.
9) You are in final round trying on, which is a completely emotional/taste question. Try things on and eliminate that which does not make you feel like a super star.
When all is said and done, you should have no more than 3 bottoms (as janisj says) and about 6 tops, which gives you 18 different outfit options (minimum) that actually look really good on you becuase you have tried them on and know it.
In case I can't make it, here is the full out methodology:
1) Make a pile on my bed of everything I think I might want to wear.
2) Set aside the special necessities (pjs, dance/sport equipment, leg/arm braces, etc), knowing that they are not negotiable.
3) separate the piles into smaller piles of tops, bottoms, undies, bras, socks/stockings, and misc (which includes jackets and coats). Put all possible shoes along the floor.
4) check if everything works together in at least 2 deviations (including undies, shocks and shoes). This is the first round of elimination. PUT THOSE THINGS BACK INTO YOUR CLOSET OR DRAWERS!
5) Now try on EVERYTHING and check the combinations. If there are a few that don't work on your body, those garments need to be re-considered. This is round 2.
6) By this time you should have a much smaller pile of clothes to work with. Put those together with your necessities and look at the misc pile. Choose 1 coat/jacket (seasonal).
7) Now try on your clothes with the outer wear. Does it all fit under the coat? If not, get rid of it.
8) If you can pack everything into your suitcase and are happy with the result, stop. You are done. If not, continue reading.
9) You are in final round trying on, which is a completely emotional/taste question. Try things on and eliminate that which does not make you feel like a super star.
When all is said and done, you should have no more than 3 bottoms (as janisj says) and about 6 tops, which gives you 18 different outfit options (minimum) that actually look really good on you becuase you have tried them on and know it.
May 24th, 2006, 07:08 AM
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Congrats on the weight loss and guess you do need to buy new clothes! My point still holds, buy them in time to wear each item at home a couple times and launder it to make sure it holds up well.
Listen to people talking about the importance of shoes. As mentioned, it's easy enough to go out and buy a new top or t-shirt if you need to. I would take at least 3 pair of shoes for 1 month (one on your feet, two in the suitcase).
The many uses for sarongs: towel, bathrobe, tablecloth, picnic blanket, bed sheet, window curtain, etc.
Listen to people talking about the importance of shoes. As mentioned, it's easy enough to go out and buy a new top or t-shirt if you need to. I would take at least 3 pair of shoes for 1 month (one on your feet, two in the suitcase).
The many uses for sarongs: towel, bathrobe, tablecloth, picnic blanket, bed sheet, window curtain, etc.
May 24th, 2006, 08:45 AM
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After reading your second post with details, I would stick to your original packing list with a few additions people have mentioned.
IMO it is different going one place staying in an apartment to go to school. I'd rather have a few more clothes and not be so strapped to doing laundry as often.
I assumed (as likely other may have) that you were touring Italy for a month, hauling your suitcase around, on and off trains, changing cities and hotels, etc.
IMO it is different going one place staying in an apartment to go to school. I'd rather have a few more clothes and not be so strapped to doing laundry as often.
I assumed (as likely other may have) that you were touring Italy for a month, hauling your suitcase around, on and off trains, changing cities and hotels, etc.
May 24th, 2006, 09:08 AM
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You might want to take a skirt, like a broomstick skirt that will cover your knees(the churches & cathedrals will require you to have knees & shoulders covered).
A skirt will be cool, you can wear it day or night. You can wear a skirt casually or for a bit of dress up for a special evening out.
A skirt will be cool, you can wear it day or night. You can wear a skirt casually or for a bit of dress up for a special evening out.
May 24th, 2006, 09:35 AM
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Questions. Age? Will there be a partner? Baggage limits? Next, consider bringing clothing that can be discarded. Is this a business trip? I am a male and have no idea why you need ten sets of underwear. All I can imagine is that at some time you will have nine sets used and in need of replacements or the laundry. Light weight (summer) pajamas may be really useful depending on your accommodations. We don't know the city you will be in...Hypermarkets are loaded with inexpensive clothing. Often it is cheaper to buy than wash or have it washed. Comments?
