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March 31, 2025

A Stylist’s Guide to Travel Packing: How to Avoid Overpacking and Look Polished on the Road

Episode Description

Have you ever stood in front of your suitcase, overwhelmed, unsure what to pack—or panic-ordered outfits days before a trip that you’ll never wear again? You’re not alone. In fact, this episode might be exactly what your suitcase (and closet) needs.

In this episode, I’m joined by Cassandra Sethi, personal stylist and founder of Next Level Wardrobe, who shares her system for making packing simple, efficient, and actually fun. We talk about how to get more outfits with fewer pieces, avoid the most common packing mistakes, and how to feel stylish and comfortable—whether you’re heading to Paris or just to the airport.

If travel packing always feels like a puzzle you can’t solve, this episode will help you finally crack it.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode

  • The two packing personalities that lead to stress—and how to avoid both
  • Cassandra’s “style system” that makes outfit planning and packing effortless
  • How to organize your closet so packing becomes faster and more intentional
  • The must-have travel wardrobe essentials every carry-on should include
  • How to pack for variable climates and look polished after a long-haul flight
  • Why packing cubes aren’t the magic fix (and what to do instead)

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