Want a different look every day when you travel? Try this “3x3 packing method” so you can leave with half the luggage and all the style!

Before every trip, have you ever found yourself staring blankly at an open suitcase? It’s only a three-day, two-night trip, yet you want to bring your entire closet. Or perhaps you’ve finally pared everything down, only to arrive and realize there’s nothing you really want to wear. If so, maybe it’s time to learn the “3×3 packing method.” It lets you easily create up to 27 outfits, so you can spend less time hesitating and feel more at ease on your trip, without worrying about what to wear each day.

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How do you use the “3×3 packing method”?

First, head to your closet and choose 9 pieces that mix and match well: 3 tops, 3 outer layers, and 3 bottoms. The key is that they should all work well together. It may sound restrictive, but it can help you get the most out of your wardrobe. Once you start putting together different combinations with these basics, you may be surprised to find that you don’t need as many clothes as you thought.

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Next comes the most essential and fun part of the method: the “arrangement.” Picture the 9 pieces in a 3×3 grid, then arrange their positions as if you were playing Sudoku, in this order: top, bottom, outer layer in the first row; bottom, outer layer, top in the second; and outer layer, top, bottom in the third.

Then the magic happens. Like in bingo, any vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line you pick, or even any small triangle, can make a complete outfit!

 

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Of course, if clothes alone aren’t enough, shoes are the “foundation” of the entire grid. They’re especially important for city trips that involve lots of walking: you need a pair that’s comfortable without throwing off your outfit. Start by choosing the sneakers that are most versatile for you, which will set the tone for the whole combination. That will also make the direction of your outfit system clearer, while other shoes can be used to switch things up and make the combinations more flexible.

A scarf is another small detail in this method that’s easy to overlook but can make a real difference. Tie it around your neck or waist, wrap it around your bag, or simply drape it over yourself, and the same outfit can instantly take on a different feel. It’s an easy way to add prints and layers to a look. More importantly, it takes up almost no room in your luggage!

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If you’re still not sure where to start, you can take inspiration from this classic lineup recommended by international bloggers, then adjust it to suit your own style and travel destination:

• Tops
  White cotton T-shirt
  Lightweight knit top
  A slightly dressier top or shirt

• Outer layers
  Water-repellent long coat
  Casual blazer or cropped jacket
  Knit cardigan
  **If you don’t need that many layers, you can replace one piece with a dress

• Bottoms
  Comfortable medium-blue jeans
  Wrinkle-resistant pants
  Cotton midi skirt

• Shoes
  Comfortable walking sneakers
  Simple flats or loafers
  Low heels

 

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