Spotlight Magazines Spotlight on Mansfield North, Nottingham July 2015 | Page 20

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I don’t know how he does it.
When it comes to packing
for holidays it takes my
husband four minutes flat.
I look enviously at his little
pile of shorts, T-shirts and
underwear and wonder
where I am going wrong,
as I wrestle with zips and
straps in a determined
effort to squeeze everything
in.
Many of us do it - pack
too much when we go
on holiday - then end up
wearing the same few items
all week. So how can we
make the job easier, quicker
and (with ever stricter
baggage allowances),
cheaper?
The answer is to remember
that ‘less is more’ and to
take only things we really
love to wear in a capsule
wardrobe that will cater for
every occasion.
The first step is to envisage
how you see yourself
spending your holiday. If
it’s mainly sunbathing, all
you need for the daytime
is swimwear – a couple of
bikinis per week plus a well
cut swimsuit for genuine
swimming or diving – flip
flops and a loose fitting
shirt to cover you up on the
way to and from the beach
or pool.
If you plan on sightseeing
or shopping, pack some
comfortable sandals or
pumps and a pair of shorts,
cut off trousers or a skirt
(neutral colours would
be most versatile), and a

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Packing Tips
selection of coloured tops.
Before deciding on which
ones, lay them out and
match them up. Choose
colours and styles that go
together, so that you can
make up multiple outfits
simply by switching items
around.

Sarongs are also a great
choice as they are both
lightweight and versatile
and may be used as a skirt,
dress or wrap, depending
on how they are tied.

tote bag onto the plane
and afterwards use it for
the beach, or when you go
shopping.
Follow these tips and you
shouldn’t go far wrong, but
if you do, after your holiday
write down all the items you
ended up wearing (or that
you wish you could have
worn!) and use this as a
guide next time you pack.
By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Scarves make a good
alternative and can also
be used to wrap around
and protect hair. A wide
brimmed hat will shield
your face and hair from the
sun, and is also a great
fashion accessory.
Some fashion experts
suggest you take as
many dresses as you
can fit in. Teamed up
with jewellery, a clutch
bag and heels they are
great for evenings out,
and are st [