3 Items a Celebrity Stylist Would Remove From Your Suitcase
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
When she’s not working with big names like Lupita Nyong’o, Jennifer Hudson, and Hilary Swank, celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger also divulges her fashion expertise in our Ask a Stylist column. Erlanger is also the official ARMI Captain at the luxury rental and styling platform Armarium. From the best places to source vintage to the secret to finding your most flattering jeans, come back each week for a professional’s perspective.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you’re bound to have some sort of travel in your plans. Today I’m sharing a couple packing tips to help ensure you’re not overpacking; instead, you’ll be heading to your destination with all the essentials. I start my packing process by planning out my outfits, and I do this for a couple reasons… First, so I know what I’m wearing while I’m on holiday and not wasting time figuring out what to wear. Secondly, so I’m not packing unnecessary items and accessories that’ll potentially weigh down my bag for no reason. To do this, I follow a three-step checklist for items to possibly remove. Keep reading to find out my helpful packing tips.
Things That Don’t Travel Easily
I always try and avoid items that are clunky, oversize and don’t travel easily. Instead, I opt for pieces I can quickly roll and shoes that don’t weigh too much. Shop a few of my essentials below.
Unnecessary Sweaters
It’s so easy to load your suitcase with “just one more sweater,” but I always limit myself to two or three depending on how long I’m traveling. Shop my favorite sweaters below.
Items That Don’t Match a Color Theme
For me, it’s important to pack with a color theme in mind. This makes it easier to rotate your clothes and rewear items without anyone noticing. I like to stick with gray, white, and black essentials. Shop the pieces I’d pack below.
Up next, find out where I buy the best under-$100 trends.
A self proclaimed “vintage-a-holic, and glamour girl” Micaela’s clients include: Lupita Nyong’o, Michelle Dockery, Meryl Streep, Jared Leto, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Hilary Swank, Tatiana Maslany and John Boyega.The hallmark of Micaela’s work is her meticulous attention to detail and a keen focus on the client’s needs and objectives. With a love for all things beautiful and alluring, coupled with an appreciation of the whimsical, Micaela brings a versatile and fresh approach to styling.
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