Carry-On Only Travel Hacks

I don’t believe in a travel capsule wardrobe, but I do believe in being mindful of what you pack when you’re packing light—so my personal rule is, if I can’t wear it two different ways (and at least in three different outfits), it’s out. I give myself a little leeway on this rule (aka one dress I plan on wearing to a particular dinner, one going out outfit that I want to wear to a particular event, etc.), but in general, I try to keep to somewhat of a color palette and/or things that can be worn together no matter their color.

My favorite non-hack hack is to include at least one button-down—it can be worn as a shirt, sure, but can also be worn open or tied as a light layer, as a beach cover-up, etc. My absolute favorite button-downs come from Uniqlo, and I love to size a size up for a better, more oversized fit.