The phrase 'I have nothing to wear!' does not hold true for those savvy travellers who know how to pack their suitcases. When I travelled as a child, flying was a very special occasion that required us all to dress up for the flight in our Sunday best. Old habits die hard, and I still do this today, and the benefit in my mind is that flying is still a special occasion, and who knows? Upgrade to Business Class anyone?
p.s. Just because it's a good outfit, doesn't mean it can't still be comfortable. It's all in the choice of materials and items.
Here is my Check List for packing a suitcase for your family members.
Mom/Girls
1 nice dress and/or blouse/skirt combo
1-2 blouses, turtlenecks (winter)
2-3 t-shirts, camis
1-3 scarves
1-2 pair pants
2-3 sweater, fleece or cardigan/jacket
1- 2 pair shorts or skirts
4-5 pairs underwear
4-5 pairs socks, pantyhose, tights
1 pair of pyjamas
1-3 pair good and/or walking shoes *(This is tough as shoes are my weakness. I confess to 3 pairs myself. One pair I wear and two I pack.)
1 pair sandals (summer)
1 hat (summer/winter)
1 seasonal coat, jacket or windbreaker
1 swimsuit
1 pair boots (winter)
1 pair gloves/mittens (winter)
Sunglasses
Dad/Boys
1 dress shirt
5-6 t-shirts
1 pair dress pants
1-2 pair casual pants
1 sweater, fleece or cardigan
1- 2 pair shorts (summer)
4-5 pairs underwear
4-5 pairs socks
1 pair of pyjamas
1 pair good shoes and/or walking shoes
1 pair sandals (summer)
1 hat (summer/winter)
1 seasonal coat, jacket or windbreaker
1 swimsuit
1 pair boots (winter)
1 pair gloves/mittens (winter)
Sunglasses
Babies & Toddlers
4-5 sleepers or onesies
4-5 shirts
4-5 pants/shorts/skirts
4-5 pairs underwear
4-5 pairs socks, tights
1 nice/party outfit - optional
1-2 pairs shoes/sandals
2-3 sweaters, cardigans, fleece
1-2 hats (summer/winter)
1 seasonal coat, jacket or windbreaker
1 swimsuit or swim-diaper
1 pair boots (winter)
1 pair gloves/mittens (winter)