I like to pride myself on traveling pretty light, but the reality is that most people overpack tenfold when going on even the shortest of trips. To simplify things, I’m showing you 3 items that will make your life a whole lot easier next time you board a plane…
The trick here is getting serious about what will make you comfortable and what you honestly don’t need to bother with. Here, a few affordable essentials.
Nest: An overnight flight absolutely calls for a neck pillow and an eye mask. You may feel silly (although a lot less so with this chic striped set) but after a restful few hours of sleep you certainly won’t regret it. This particular version is inflatable so there’s no excuse that it won’t fit in your bag.
Dressed: I’ve talked about not really being a maxi dress person before, but they are my go to choice for flights. A knitted tank version like this one keeps your legs from getting cold on the flight but is breezy enough if you’re headed someplace warm, won’t wrinkle at all, and takes up virtually no space in your bag on the way home.
The Rest: What is it about flying that automatically turns you into a rumpled mess? I like to minimize my makeup to just a small bag, like this one, when I travel – going on a beach trip? there’s no need for that smoky grey eyeshadow and burgundy lipstick, so be serious about editing, you’ll save weight and room with less cosmetics. Plus, once your makeup bag is this small you can throw it in your purse instead of your luggage, meaning a little airport restroom touch up after landing is a whole lot easier.
