Choose the items of clothing that you want to pack. Consider choosing outfits rather than individual items. Think carefully about what you need to take, and make a pile of things that you intend to pack. Do not put anything in the suitcase until you have selected everything you wish to take.
Once you have your pile of items ready, go through them again and remove any items that you are not certain of using. It is important to avoid over-packing, so anything that is not essential leave at home.
Separate your light garments from your stiff ones. Light garments like T-shirts, underwear, knitwear and jeans in one pile, stiff items like blazers and starched cotton in another pile. Tightly roll up the light clothing and fold the stiffer items.
The first items to place inside the suitcase are your footwear and wash bag. Then place the light rolled up garments in the suitcase, followed by the stiff folded garments.
Use a dry cleaning bag to cover the pile of clothing as this helps to stop the items from creasing. If you want to separate particular layers of clothing dry cleaning bags can be used to do this.
Any other items, like books, travel chargers, belt, jewelry or first aid kit should be placed on top of this pile.
If there is anything that you will need immediately once you have reached your destination it should be the last thing to pack in your suitcase.
