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You Asked, Ali Answered: How to Pack Light? You can take the girl out of the fashion closet, but you can’t take the fashion closet out of the girl. goop fashion director Ali Pew reports from her post at home—giving us all the inspiration and sage styling advice, as well as a peek inside her exceptionally well-maintained wardrobe. Follow us on @goop to get your style q’s answered. Q Is there a trick to packing light for a weekend trip and maximizing suitcase space (while still giving yourself the luxury of options)? A If there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that bringing the entire contents of your closet is never the answer. The less baggage you have to schlep, the better. This is why a) I always use a carry-on, and b) I never overpack. And it’s all thanks to what I’ve just coined as my five-point packing plan, which I put to the test on a recent trip to Sun Valley. 1 PLAN AROUND THE ACTIVITIES It may sound obvious, but the first thing to keep in mind is your itinerary. Summer trips tend to be activity-based, so think about what you might need based on the agenda. For me, it’s a lot of hiking, biking, and tennis, plus a couple of casual nights out in Ketchum. Heading to the beach? Start with some solid suit options. Mountains? Make sure you’ve got functional layers that can handle the outdoors, including lunch on the patio. Spa-bound? Bring loungewear you can throw on after a treatment. If your trip takes you to a city, make sure you’ve got versatile pieces that can hang day or night. 2 GO FOR A COHESIVE COLOR SCHEME After you’ve established the hero pieces, figure out your palette. Stick with neutrals—three or four, max—then add something bright to keep things spicy. If you tend to lean on prints, make sure you can mix them with multiple items. I went with denim, creams, and army green and wove in classic stripes and a bold mustard (this to-and-from travel set will come in handy again later). G. Label Reynolds Scoop-neck Tank goop, $145 SHOP NOW G. Label Vaught Sweatshorts goop, $195 SHOP NOW Hoka One One Hiking Shoes goop, $200 SHOP NOW Paradis Perdus Sweatshirt Paradis Perdus, $215 SHOP NOW Paradis Perdus sweatpants Paradis Perdus, $175 SHOP NOW Rivet Utility jumpsuit goop, $150 SHOP NOW Champion x Nili Lotan Sports Bra goop, $145 SHOP NOW Champion x Nili Lotan shorts goop, $195 SHOP NOW Skin PJ Set goop, $175 SHOP NOW G. Label Skyler crewneck T-shirt goop, $145 SHOP NOW G. Label Geiger wide-leg jeans goop, $295 SHOP NOW Maria McManus Cardigan goop, $950 SHOP NOW Matteau Swimsuit Matchesfashion, $300 SHOP NOW Loeffler Randall slides goop, $250 SHOP NOW 3 STRATEGIZE YOUR ACCESSORIES Instead of stuffing multiple bags into one carry-on, I like to pack dual-purpose pouches. The canvas zip easily doubles as a cosmetics case and a holdall for the pool. The same goes for my Loewe leather clutch—it’s a great vessel for cords, earbuds, and other odds and ends. Plus, it will liven up whatever I’m wearing to dinner later (refer back to step two). The only other accessories you need are a great pair of sunglasses (I love that these match my suit) and an all-purpose hat that works for hiking, sunning, whatever. Celine Baseball cap Celine, $405 SHOP NOW Lowercase sunglasses Lowercase, $250 SHOP NOW Métier Bag Métier, $2,380 SHOP NOW Hermès product Hermès, $240 SHOP NOW Loewe Clutch Loewe, $1,950 SHOP NOW 4 ASSEMBLE THE OUTFITS Laying out looks in advance is a great way to streamline. This always feels like a fun game of mix and match to me—plus, there’s something satisfying about seeing how many options I can throw together by repeating pieces. Pro tip: Compile outfits ahead of time on the bed or floor and take photos. Selfies work, too. Then: Edit, edit, edit. This is the time to nix anything that you suspect might not get a lot of action. 5 CONSOLIDATE ANY EXTRAS Make sure you’ve got travel-size products at the ready—this one-and-done GOOPGENES kit guarantees all bases are covered. Other go-tos include a multitasking charger and a Mason Pearson brush (this mini version is the absolute best—I take it everywhere). Apple Duo Charger Apple, $129 SHOP NOW Mason Pearson Hair brush Bigelow Chemists, $140 SHOP NOW goop Beauty All-in-one Nourishing SKincare kit goop, $85 SHOP NOW Related No related posts. 0000 0 0 previous Clean Swap: Making Self-Care (and Skin Care) Clean and Effective next Panama Hat
You Asked, Ali Answered: How to Pack Light? You can take the girl out of the fashion closet, but you can’t take the fashion closet out of the girl. goop fashion director Ali Pew reports from her post at home—giving us all the inspiration and sage styling advice, as well as a peek inside her exceptionally well-maintained wardrobe. Follow us on @goop to get your style q’s answered. Q Is there a trick to packing light for a weekend trip and maximizing suitcase space (while still giving yourself the luxury of options)? A If there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that bringing the entire contents of your closet is never the answer. The less baggage you have to schlep, the better. This is why a) I always use a carry-on, and b) I never overpack. And it’s all thanks to what I’ve just coined as my five-point packing plan, which I put to the test on a recent trip to Sun Valley. 1 PLAN AROUND THE ACTIVITIES It may sound obvious, but the first thing to keep in mind is your itinerary. Summer trips tend to be activity-based, so think about what you might need based on the agenda. For me, it’s a lot of hiking, biking, and tennis, plus a couple of casual nights out in Ketchum. Heading to the beach? Start with some solid suit options. Mountains? Make sure you’ve got functional layers that can handle the outdoors, including lunch on the patio. Spa-bound? Bring loungewear you can throw on after a treatment. If your trip takes you to a city, make sure you’ve got versatile pieces that can hang day or night. 2 GO FOR A COHESIVE COLOR SCHEME After you’ve established the hero pieces, figure out your palette. Stick with neutrals—three or four, max—then add something bright to keep things spicy. If you tend to lean on prints, make sure you can mix them with multiple items. I went with denim, creams, and army green and wove in classic stripes and a bold mustard (this to-and-from travel set will come in handy again later). G. Label Reynolds Scoop-neck Tank goop, $145 SHOP NOW G. Label Vaught Sweatshorts goop, $195 SHOP NOW Hoka One One Hiking Shoes goop, $200 SHOP NOW Paradis Perdus Sweatshirt Paradis Perdus, $215 SHOP NOW Paradis Perdus sweatpants Paradis Perdus, $175 SHOP NOW Rivet Utility jumpsuit goop, $150 SHOP NOW Champion x Nili Lotan Sports Bra goop, $145 SHOP NOW Champion x Nili Lotan shorts goop, $195 SHOP NOW Skin PJ Set goop, $175 SHOP NOW G. Label Skyler crewneck T-shirt goop, $145 SHOP NOW G. Label Geiger wide-leg jeans goop, $295 SHOP NOW Maria McManus Cardigan goop, $950 SHOP NOW Matteau Swimsuit Matchesfashion, $300 SHOP NOW Loeffler Randall slides goop, $250 SHOP NOW 3 STRATEGIZE YOUR ACCESSORIES Instead of stuffing multiple bags into one carry-on, I like to pack dual-purpose pouches. The canvas zip easily doubles as a cosmetics case and a holdall for the pool. The same goes for my Loewe leather clutch—it’s a great vessel for cords, earbuds, and other odds and ends. Plus, it will liven up whatever I’m wearing to dinner later (refer back to step two). The only other accessories you need are a great pair of sunglasses (I love that these match my suit) and an all-purpose hat that works for hiking, sunning, whatever. Celine Baseball cap Celine, $405 SHOP NOW Lowercase sunglasses Lowercase, $250 SHOP NOW Métier Bag Métier, $2,380 SHOP NOW Hermès product Hermès, $240 SHOP NOW Loewe Clutch Loewe, $1,950 SHOP NOW 4 ASSEMBLE THE OUTFITS Laying out looks in advance is a great way to streamline. This always feels like a fun game of mix and match to me—plus, there’s something satisfying about seeing how many options I can throw together by repeating pieces. Pro tip: Compile outfits ahead of time on the bed or floor and take photos. Selfies work, too. Then: Edit, edit, edit. This is the time to nix anything that you suspect might not get a lot of action. 5 CONSOLIDATE ANY EXTRAS Make sure you’ve got travel-size products at the ready—this one-and-done GOOPGENES kit guarantees all bases are covered. Other go-tos include a multitasking charger and a Mason Pearson brush (this mini version is the absolute best—I take it everywhere). Apple Duo Charger Apple, $129 SHOP NOW Mason Pearson Hair brush Bigelow Chemists, $140 SHOP NOW goop Beauty All-in-one Nourishing SKincare kit goop, $85 SHOP NOW
