The North Face Gore-Tex Packlite Jacket and Lululemon shorts

The key to successful travel clothes is making sure that what you are wearing is not only comfortable and functional, but also reflects your personal style. The tips and suggestions here will help you use clothes you already own into travel clothes, turn stylish finds into multi-functional pieces and buy new items to fit your needs.

The clothes you bring on your journey should be:

• wrinkle resistant
• stain resistant
• fast drying
• multi-functional
• have secure pockets
• be comfortable

At an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, wearing  Patagonia Quandry Shorts and a C9 top from Target

Why are these qualities important? 
Adventure is full of the unexpected. Laundry facilities are rarely accessible, rain storms come out of nowhere, and there are always spontaneous adventures to partake in. 

You might spend a morning hiking and the afternoon sampling wine. You'll have more time to do both if you don't have to stop by your hotel room to change clothes. 

You'll be able to wash your clothes in your sink at night and they'll be dry by morning. 

You also want clothes, underwear and socks that won't start to stink after wearing them for more than a day or two.

Raid Your Closet
Before you buy anything, its time to go through your closet.You probably already have several pieces in there that would be great for travel. Here is what to look for: