Smart Packing for Short Trips

If you travel often for work or fun like I do, stay with me — I’ll show you how I pack

a smart capsule wardrobe for a 3–4 day trip using only a carry-on. I almost never check

luggage — I prefer to avoid the risk of it getting lost. So here’s what I always pack:

For work meetings and formal events, I bring one blazer, black trousers, and a few white

dress shirts. Depending on the weather, I add a sleeveless sweater or a cardigan.

I love how a simple scarf can elevate any outfit — it’s one of my favourite accessories.

Because of my profession, I also need outfits for construction site visits, including my PPE

— and yes, even my progressive-lens safety glasses. For evenings or work dinners,