What should I pack??

[heater]

I used to pack clothes to wear during the day after I changed out of my bathing suit. I leave those behind now because I go from bathing suit and cover up right into whatever I am wearing for dinner.

[newfiegirl59]

according to my husband hahah i bring everything BUT the kitchen sink. i'd rather have it and Not need it instead of the other way around.

[MoFromMonroe]

I'm with newfie. We bring 3 pc of luggage. I want it all! Of course 1 pc is for our wine and floaties.

[Jenn]

heater ~ I do the same thing. Used to pack outfits for the day...another for night....then coverups, bathing suits, MANY different pairs of flip flops and sandals...No more. I'm not down to just a carry on....but realized after a couple trips, I came home with WAY more not worn clothes.

[chris55]

I'm packing lots of beach coverups...I've been looking at a lot if pics and dress looks pretty casual...I'm guessing I'm not gonna really need any "dress-up" clothes.

[Jenn]

No, not really! I take some fun sundresses for the evenings and that's about as fancy as I get.

[chris55]

I love my maxi dresses and my denim skirt...it goes with everything..

[Jamadian]

How many bathing suits should I pack? gerryg123 takes like 5 bathing suits and a thong so I'm told :-) I planned on taking one bathing suit. Should I be worried about fashion/style on a day to day basis wearing the same suite? Should I be wearing the same suite every day? If I do that: "will people whisper "he wore that same suite the last three days, can you imagine!" I just figured with the salt water and chlorinated pool the suite won't be dirty and very wearable day after day. I'm so confused! How about flip flops. I'm taking one pair, brown in colour. Should I be taking 2, 3 or 4 pairs of a different colour that match my 5 pairs of shorts? What if they don't totally coordinate with my shorts and shirts, will people talk? Maybe I need a suite case. How about my beer sleeve. It's blue, not ocean blue but navy blue. My shorts are brown, taupe and one pair has a mild checkered pattern, none of my shorts have blue in them. Should I buy a new beer sleeve, say something neutral in colour? Damn, I should have booked with Firefly where clothing is optional, could have packed a red beer sleeve to match my complexion and all would be good:-)

[newfiegirl59]

jamadian i am rolling laughing right now def. go for the red beer sleeve to match your complexion and def more than 1 bathing suit. I have been here 3 weeks now done laundry every week and currently have about 10 pcs of clothing i haven't worn yet. but that's ok with me i may have a chance yet will be here for 6 more weeks. I actually wore a dress to church the other week which was one item i was sure wouldn't be worn, so you can never tell what may come in handy. Oh I could have used the kitchen sink LOL

[yetta]

I overpack every single trip!! I think after 29 trips, one would have this down by now. However, I must say that this year mi tinks me get it. Every single day I wear a swimsuit and a wrap or skirt. Gotta be ready for a swim when it gets too hot to handle. This is the normal daytime attire. Then, a shower and get ready for the evening. That really does cut down on the need to overpack. So, next visit...my plan is to pack mostly swimsuits, wraps, sandals (forget the heels etc..to damn uncomfortable to walk) and I do a LOT of walking. Some dresses/skirts for evening and a few casual outfits and I should be good to go. Now...if these plans are recalled when my next trip comes....we will be chriss.

Must admit that every single time I pack....the what if factor comes into play. Must be a female thing!!! I have been improving with time, so hopefully you can learn from our mistakes. As they say...pack less and bring more money!!