The Sudoku packing method is the smartest way to pack for a short trip. You pick 9 pieces that all work together in a 3x3 grid. 3 tops, 3 bottoms, 3 layers. Every single piece works with every other piece across the entire grid. The result? 27 mix-and-match outfits from just 9 pieces. And most people start with tops. That's the mistake. Start with your bottoms. Bottoms set the tone for everything: your shoes, your tops, your whole vibe. They're also the hardest to get right. Lock them in first and everything else follows naturally. Then layers. Then tops last. 9 pieces. 27 outfits. The whole thing fits in a personal item for a 4-5 day trip. LTKTravel