What order should I pack my clothes in?

Always place heavy items at the bottom of the boxes and lighter items on top. Clean the clothes before moving to prevent smells and make the unpacking process more manageable. Don't overstuff the boxes as it can damage them and make them prone to tears.



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Start by packing items you don't use often so you don't find yourself living out of boxes and repacking. Pack similar items together. Stay organized by packing similar items together based on room or use. Keep essentials packed separately for quick access.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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Packing Tips for Moving
  1. Use the right size boxes. ...
  2. Put heavier items on the bottoms of boxes, lighter items on top. ...
  3. Don't leave empty spaces in the boxes. ...
  4. Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box. ...
  5. Label each box with the room it's destined for and a description of its contents. ...
  6. Tape your moving boxes well.


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Even more importantly, it's a concept that streamlines the packing process from start to finish and reduces overall stress as a result. The method states that when packing, you only need to bring five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, three pairs of shoes, two swimsuits, two bags, and one set of a few fun accessories.

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Bring just three or four bottoms, including a mix of jeans or shorts and a pair of dressy pants or a skirt. Pack four or five tops of varying dressiness, plus one or two warm top pieces like sweaters. Of course, your destination will affect the weight of the pieces you pack and, thus, the amount of space they take.

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Remember, the item is made to be strong and stationary. With the drawers inside, and without any suddenly shifting weight, is when the item will be strongest and least likely to incur any damage. So we always recommend emptying all contents of your furniture before a move.

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