Managing a Wardrobe in Two Homes

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Managing a Wardrobe in Two Homes

— by Angie

on February 13, 2019

For the last nine months we’ve been living in both Seattle and Salt Lake City. Greg is working for a company that has offices in both cities. We have a house in Seattle, and we now rent a loft apartment in Salt Lake City too. Greg is in Utah more frequently than I am, but Yorkie Sam and I try to join him every four to six weeks for about two weeks at a time.

Apart from house slippers, snow boots, a short puffer jacket, trail shoes, some socks, a sun hat, beanie, and a complete set of toiletries and medication box, I keep my wardrobe in Seattle and pack a travel capsule every time I live in Salt Lake City. The loft is fully kitted out so we can easily do laundry in SLC.

I thought of leaving loungewear and yoga wear at the loft, and might do that this year. But the rest of my wardrobe is staying in Seattle so that I can wear what I want, when I want. It’s not fun packing, unpacking, and ironing as frequently as I do, but since I spend more time and work with clients in Seattle, it makes the most sense to me.

Some of my clients with a dual-home lifestyle minimize packing and unpacking by keeping half of their wardrobe in each home. As a result we find ourselves missing some items during outfit creation sessions. Items can’t be in two places at once, and sometimes they lose track of them, or find themselves wanting items from the other home. My clients with this strategy end up making some style compromises if they don’t duplicate items to compensate.

Personally, I don’t want to make the outlay to have two wardrobes. I’d rather pack, unpack and iron more frequently so that my outfits are dead right in either city, I feel pulled together, and I know exactly what I have and where it is.

Do you have a dual-city lifestyle, and if so, what are your strategies for managing your wardrobe?

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Dual Wardrobes (Long) ETA: Photos Added — by Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

carter

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We did it for a couple years, but we were spending 2-4 days each week at the beach. Packing each time was out of the question. I moved about a third of my wardrobe to the beach, but most of it was more casual than I tend to wear in the city anyway. I did eventually end up duplicating one pair of jeans, one pair of black ankle pants, a couple pairs of sandals and restocking basics. Having a complete wardrobe and complete household at the beach made things so much easier for me, but that may have been due to the frequency of our trips. I think leaving some yoga and lounge clothes might be a good move. Perhaps some sneakers/hiking boots and anything else that is specific to your life in SLC.

February 13, 2019 at 4:45 am

Aliona

I used to keep wardrobes in 3 homes, now 2. I find packing/unpacking a pain when I know I’ll be somewhere a few times a year. Also prefer to travel only with carry on, especially internationally. But my biggest reason for separate wardrobes is cities have such different styles. What makes me comfortable (physically and sartorially) in Edinburgh is very different to Boulder. I also like the freshness and novelty of wearing items I haven’t seen in a while. That said, I see benefits to the extra work in your method, Angie: It would have saved me the pain of the time I arrived in one location to discover my clothes had been decimated by moths.

February 13, 2019 at 4:46 am

gryffin

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I only have one home but I can empathize with the dilemma. Other than location specific garb and having two sets of toiletries and a full med stash if needed for emergencies, I can’t imagine duplicating wardrobes. We do have friends with a ski lodge and they leave most of their true deep winter clothing in that house. I do think it makes sense for those of us, not fashion stylists!!, to plan the second location specific outfits or better yet capsules and even photo or record them. Not that they can’t be modified but having a list/template would make the back and forth easier. Angie you travel so much, I’m sure it would be just another capsule for you. If I had to do that with a different climate it would take me super solid planning and a good couple of trips to probably sort it out! Kudos for making it work so well!! BTW think you need to try a steamer (which of course is easily duplicated!)

February 13, 2019 at 4:58 am

Sisi

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I have not a dual-city lifestyle, but if I would, I think I would do the same as you. I am enough upset when I find out, generally during the weekend, that I have forgotten a pair of shoes or a sweater at the workplace! And then I have a small wardrobe, living with half of it would be really challenging!

February 13, 2019 at 5:03 am

anchie

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Not any more, but I did have 2 homes for a while. In my other home I kept only things that I know I will not miss, like underwear, socks, sleepwear, loungewear, house shoes and toiletries. That still simplified my packing because I could concentrate only on my outfits.

February 13, 2019 at 5:05 am

April

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We did this for years. My main wardrobe would stay at my primary house in one state, a few items would stay at my now-husband’s house in another state, and a few items would stay in our apartment in Manhattan.

We have now sold all but one house and I’m actually finding it a tremendous relief to have everything in one location.

You’re a far better packer than I am, Angie, and it sounds like your system is working well for you!

February 13, 2019 at 5:08 am

Stagiaire Fash

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I’m not dual city, but my parents are–summers up North, winters in Florida. They only experience winter for a few weeks each year when they head back for Christmas, so that’s obviously where they keep their cold weather stuff. There is a big overlap in temps for them–Florida probably ranges from around 60 (brrr!) to the upper 80s when they are there, and Ohio from 70s to over 100. But the 60 and 90/100 degree days are both rare for their respective places, so lots of pieces work both places. That’s when it gets tricky.

They have complete wardrobes both places, but also take some things back and forth–clothes, but also Dad’s tennis stuff, some financial records, other things you need when you’re going somewhere for months at a time. Even though they fill their SUV to the gills, there are always some things that are at the other house. They generally shrug and get on with life. Packing their entire wardrobe each time wouldn’t make sense and would be a huge strain.

There are also subtle but real differences in their lifestyles/sartorial needs. Up North they are very casual much of the time, but then spiffy for Church, concerts and other events. They have those events in Florida too, but I think they are slightly more casual. The rest of their Florida life is a step up from what they wear in the summer, with more social events that call for smart casual clothing.

I predict that your hiking and loungewear wardrobes will gradually grow in SLC, as you add pieces that you really only use there.

February 13, 2019 at 5:17 am

nemosmom

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I have only one house, but with all this snow, I could go for a beach house somewhere!

We were split between Chicago and San Fran for about 6 months and it drove me bonkers having things in two places and not knowing what was where. You sound like you have it NAILED!

February 13, 2019 at 5:30 am

suntiger

I don’t foresee having multiple homes, aside from in the course of moving, due to fur-kids! But, I was wondering how you were managing it, since the climates are different. I thought maybe you’d get more summer things for SLC

February 13, 2019 at 5:40 am

MarthaLK

Active Member

We live in a condo in the city most of the time but have a rural/resort retreat. I started out just bringing all of my clothes. Then I stocked sleepwear, socks, and underwear there.
As time passed, and we spent more time there, I realized that I wanted a different style in the country than the city. It’s not just that life is more casual in the country, it’s also more rustic (shocking I know.) In the city I want black, in the country I want brown. So I’ve built capsules (hang out, eat out, sports) for our country place. They are small capsules but they have worked out well.

February 13, 2019 at 5:41 am

Lynn

I don’t have a second home but have thought that if I ever do I will keep a set of basics and essentials at the second home, together with anything specific to that location’s climate and lifestyle, and just pack a few items in hand luggage according to what I’ll be doing and what I particularly want to wear. I travel to visit my mother every 4-6 weeks, and am currently thinking about putting together a bag to leave with her with a few days underwear, a nightdress, an old pair of jeans, a skirt or dress, 3-4 basic tops, a cardian and a small set of toiletries. I won’t need to pack and carry as much when I visit, and if I need to go in an emergency I can go imediately without packing.

February 13, 2019 at 5:43 am

Janet

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I have dealt with this a bit over the last several years, as we have split our time between our home in the mid-Atlantic and a cattle ranch in Texas, but it’s actually be quite easy to manage. The ranch is super casual and rugged, and even my “going into town” clothes are more casual and less fashiony than what I wear at home. The ranch has become the waypoint for my clothes and footwear as they get worn-looking or slightly out-of-date, and pretty much anything I take there, I need to be ok with the idea of it getting destroyed.

I keep a full set of everything there — toiletries, sleepwear, underwear, and running gear. So packing to go there is really easy and quick.

February 13, 2019 at 5:48 am

Eliza

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This is not a problem I have. I travel frequently, but not to the same place. We are contemplating a dual place life style and part of the appeal would be keeping enough in the secondary location that packing is a breeze. I do foresee that there would be some wardrobe items I’d always want on hand, but if the lifestyles are different in each location as Janet describes, there could be a minimal number of pieces in transit. The joys of a medium large wardrobe. May do this just to justify using 2 closets…. Hah.

I can see how taking seasonal attire that suits your mood back and forth would make sense, Angie. I would love it if I didn’t have to give year round essentials much thought when packing. Happy travels. You are likely fully in gear for a quick pack.

February 13, 2019 at 6:05 am

Cat

We split time between city, suburban and mountain places. We keep each fully stocked so travel between them is easy, just laptop bags and a small roller of things on the restock list from the last visit.

February 13, 2019 at 6:14 am

RobinF

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Single home here, but sounds like you have it worked out perfectly. I wouldn’t want my clothes split up unless the climates or activities were totally different.

February 13, 2019 at 6:19 am

viva

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Single home here too, but this posts reminds me — YET AGAIN — that I need to create a travel pack of all my best and needed toiletries and leave it in my suitcase! For some reason, I always unpack and repack these items … and invariably forget something. Must purchase duplicates and have my bag ready to go.

February 13, 2019 at 6:21 am

Lesley

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I commuted for 3 years, and I felt the same way as you. I like access to my full wardrobe at all times! I felt hampered spending last year in a different city where I didn’t have every last pair of shoes, all my outerwear, etc. It’s actually an aspect about myself that I wish I could change, since I hate to focus on what’s missing in my clothing options when I take a trip. I’ve gotten better in recent years by framing what goes in a suitcase as my “capsule” since it makes it a more fun exercise to assemble a bunch of coordinating looks, rather than being sad that I can’t take *everything*. But I still get bummed out when I’m missing something for unexpected weather!

February 13, 2019 at 6:39 am

Katerina

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Interesting post, Angie. I don´t have two homes at the moment, but your strategy makes a lot of sense to me. I am curious, apart from the weather aspects, are there any differences in your style, maybe subtle, how you dress in the respective cities?

February 13, 2019 at 6:51 am

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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My BF has a condo in Downtown Atlanta, and my place is about 25 minutes away (if traffic is good). So for the last 8.5 years, I’ve split my time between both places. I keep the bulk of my “good” wardrobe at his place.

The issues I had were that, like your clients, I would find myself missing pieces, at either location. I was also overshopping to try and make up for a favorite skirt being in the ‘wrong’ location or thinking that a pink top at both places would be perfect, etc.

The BF has recently started a job where he’s working remotely, 10-12 hours a day, so I moved just about my entire wardrobe back to my place, because now I’m there most weekdays. I am spending weekends at his. I just created a small capsule wardrobe, and I bring along “extras” to his place now.

February 13, 2019 at 7:04 am

Diana

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I don’t have two homes but my in-laws have a vacation home in the mountains. They keep small wardrobes there, mostly more casual weekend type stuff, but also bring stuff back and forth as needed. I’ll occasionally leave stuff there if we’re planning on going multiple weekends during the summer, but since we don’t have a dedicated closet there it’s kind of difficult. We mostly wear more casual stuff there, sometimes gear, and things that are warmer than we’d wear in the city in summer, so theoretically there’s not a huge amount of overlap. If we ever start spending more time there I’d definitely considering leaving more of a wardrobe there.
I feel like either way I’d have decision anxiety! With travel capsules I always feel like I’m limiting my options but if I leave items at the second place then I’m committing to not having them at the first.

February 13, 2019 at 7:05 am

unfrumped

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No dual- cities, but it evokes my eternal seasonal-closet dilemma!
Going through another phase of trying again for more all- in workwear closet because I found more ways to wear some of favorites if they are available and trying to cull less versatile ones. However, we had a milder winter, which made a difference.
But it speaks to your point of being able to create just the outfit you want, possibly because of weather predictions, or just preferences.

February 13, 2019 at 7:06 am

JMAYER

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We are a two home family – a weekend ski place about 3 hours away from our daily home. We travel there every weekend so leaving a wardrobe there saves on lots of packing/unpacking time The adults and the kids keep a second ski wardrobe and undergarments at the 2nd home. These are clothes that I would never wear in my daily life – lots of baselayers and ski sweaters. I also have full set of toiletries at the second home and basic makeup (which hardly ever gets used) I duplicate many items so I don’t need to move them back and forth and more importantly, so I don’t forget them at either place -jeans, Pj’s, jackets, sweaters. If I know we are going out (which rarely happens there), I will bring a special outfit. The one bit of advice I was given, and I pass on to others who tackle a second home, if you don’t wear the clothes in your main home, you will not wear them in a new second home – just get rid of them!

February 13, 2019 at 7:13 am

Mainelady

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Our primary residence is along the coast in eastern Maine. We also have a cabin in the western mountains, which we use most often during weekends in the winter months. The place is large and has ample storage. For years, DH and I had too many clothes. It was easy to choose things to take to the cabin. We do keep full sets of clothing there and don’t miss it here. Much of what we want for the cabin is for colder weather and outdoor activities. The local community lifestyle is very casual and people often wear jeans and some sort of gear.
When we go I do still pack two small bags: one for what the dogs will need and one to hold a few items for DH and me. When we leave for the cabin it is often right after work on a Friday. We don’t take time to change clothes, so I plan to bring our Friday outfits back when we return. I usually toss in a couple of scarves, a vest of some sort and a laundry bag. We do have a washer and dryer at the cabin, but sometimes it is easier to just bring the laundry home.
With our DGS living nearby, we don’t head to the mountains as often as we used to. We have put the place on the market and will look for a “forever cabin” not so far away and one that we anticipate using all 4 seasons. I may change my dual home clothing plan when that time comes. We will at least keep a supply of undergarments, pajamas, gear, our famous cabin pants and toiletries in any place we consider home.

February 13, 2019 at 7:37 am

Joy

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We have only had one home for years but my wardrobe splitting was done in college, which was a day’s difficult travel away from my home.
I only was home a week or two out of the year, so most of my very small wardrobe was with me. For the most part, my summer things were at home. I usually did some changing out at Thanksgiving trips home, taking home warm weather things and bringing back coats and boots and anything I had that was warmer in cold weather. I had a very small wardrobe and very little closet space anywhere. There was no internet and no place to shop, so no temptation there.

February 13, 2019 at 7:42 am

Beth Ann

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I’ll let you know what it’s like for me when I win the HGTV dream home (I know this will be my lucky year, lol)! Until then, I’m a one closet girl. I have, however, created toiletries bin at my parents house about 60 miles from my home. I also keep a set of work clothes and shoes there, since I try to help out lugging things down to the basement, or with spring cleaning in my mother’s impressive garden. Someday, should they need more from me, I may move up a couple of outfits.

Love seeing the pics of your dual-city lifestyle. I’m sure it requires work to manage well, but you also seem to be having a lot of adventures with the change, too!

February 13, 2019 at 7:52 am

Suz

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Single home — but currently living in a different city, and I travel a great deal. I also remember years of going back and forth to boyfriends’ homes once a week. So I can empathize with the dilemma. I’ve never been in a position to duplicate my wardrobe so apart from toiletries, I simply packed (and continue to pack) with each location shift. However, I did leave heavier winter gear in Kingston when we came west and look forward to wearing my parka in a few days!

February 13, 2019 at 7:55 am

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Your strategy makes sense to me, Angie. Sometimes I wish I had a second home, but I would not relish the management aspects.

February 13, 2019 at 9:15 am

rachylou

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When I lived in Arizona, I was actually officially traveling for work… meaning I flew back to spend Saturday at home. I did end up keeping clothes in my apartment there, which had a washing machine. It was a tight, tight capsule wardrobe. But I still also traveled with a suitcase to switch things out. Interesting. I guess that means I planned what I’d wear in a way I don’t now. I had a lot of non-jacket ‘suits’ now that I think about it. Bottoms and waistcoats. Weird. What a thought. I miss those.

February 13, 2019 at 9:20 am

taylor

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Yes, We did this for a little over a year before we moved to our current home permanently. We traveled back and forth from California to Oregon every 2 weeks.

This can be tricky ,especially when traveling far. It can become burdensome given all the other things that have to be attended to when you leave one home for any length of time to travel to another .

You seem to have mastered this beautifully, thoughtfully and efficiently.

February 13, 2019 at 9:26 am

Barbara Diane

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I used to keep toiletries at my parents, and am considering leaving more there. I hadn’t thought of it before but I should at least have a packing list of a capsule so if I get a call that I need to go there immediately (they are older) I could pack without thinking. If I increase the frequency of my visits I will leave more there. Luckily they live near lots of shopping, so in an emergency I could always get whatever I need, except perhaps shoes.

February 13, 2019 at 9:37 am

Barbara Diane

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Two summers when the kids were little we rented a condo at the lake. We shared it with my SIL’s family. I loved leaving a lot up there so we could go there practically at the drop of a hat.

February 13, 2019 at 9:40 am

whidbeygirl

Active Member

Only one home for me to take care of (thankfully). Good strategies outlined here. Having a set of the basics in both places and packing the travel capsule makes a lot of sense.

February 13, 2019 at 9:50 am

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Thanks for sharing, ladies. Interesting read.

Carter, Mainly, Aliona, Cat, Janet, MarthaLK and others, it sounds like keeping a wardrobe in two places makes sense when your lifestyles are different in each of the homes. My lifestyle is exactly the same. Urban life and work in both cities, but with more outdoorsy activities in Utah. So that makes what I do make even more sense – to me anyway

Suntiger, I can absolutely buy more Spring and Sumer clothes because of my dual home lifestyle. Happy dance

Katerina, my lifestyle is generally the same in both cities, so my style is too. I don’t drive at all in Utah though, so now more than ever do I need shoes that go the distance. I adapt and pack for the weather, and make sure I have outdoorsy stuff for Utah. That’s the only different part so far.

Sisi, Nemosmom, Lesley, Whidbeygirl, and Firecracker, HIGH FIVE.

Gryffin, good thoughts. You’re dead right about the fact that it’s, “just another capsule for you….”. I’m an experienced packer and unpacker. It doesn’t stress me out. It calms me, actually. Having wardrobes in two places would stress me because I would lose control – and not be able to wear what I want to wear, when I want to wear it. I bet you get that too.

FashIntern, I think you’re right. My outdoorsy capsule will probably grow in SLC.

April, it is! I relax into the whole thing, and take my time.

Taylor, YES and high five, You have to organize and maintain TWO homes, and that’s tricky when you’re away from the one very regularly. I have to be extra organized about things.

February 13, 2019 at 10:27 am

Classically Casual

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I’ve learned how much to have in both places through trial and error…like the long weekend I forgot to pack undies. So now I have basics for sure in the second location . I’m ready for the coming apocalypse in either location. However, I’ll be better dressed in the city.

The much harder challenge for me is remembering what’s in each fridge.

February 13, 2019 at 11:02 am

Isabel

When I’m away from home for a few weeks, I never really miss the clothes I left behind, but I LOVE having all my clothes all the time.

My style doesn’t change much but the components do, and I can be very fixed on a few items for a while, then change my mind completely. It’s not just about season, it’s about colors, or combinations, etc.

February 13, 2019 at 11:18 am

Jen W

Active Member

We have a primary residence in San Jose, but travel for 2 months each summer to Cape Cod. We have a small cottage there but I do as you do Angie, packing a capsule wardrobe for our time there but leaving toiletries, specific gear, and household items in each location. I do find there I am drawn to more color and organic patterns, and I wear a lot of technical pieces and casual sun dresses. When we come back to the Bay Area we have a second summer through October that is less beachy casual, and I wear more neutrals, more geometric patterns like stripes, and I wear more separates. I have a small wardrobe for both but still prefer to have the majority of my options with me at our main home. It helps me plan for the following year if I can see the condition of everything and plan purchases in the spring.

February 13, 2019 at 11:55 am

Sal

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Interesting and I would prefer your method too. I prefer to have access to my clothes wherever I am – and can tweak based on my current favourites and activities planned. We have a family beach house that we share with other people – I don’t leave any clothing there at the moment because our visits are irregular If I visited more frequently I would leave a beach capsule there.

February 13, 2019 at 12:24 pm

Meredith Seiser

I am just finishing four plus months of living between Portland, Oregon and Baltimore as my hospitalized grandson was born prematurely. This incurred unexpected costs since I rented a Baltimore apartment, so I bought a small second wardrobe at Goodwill, including something for a funeral and winter coat and heavy robe. I just left those in the apartment and could just abandon them if Things improved suddenly and I could stay home and so my daughter would not need to mail them back to me. It also allowed me to quickly pack a few things and fly out suddenly. He is doing much better and is home recently.

February 13, 2019 at 12:41 pm

mtnsofthemoon

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This is an interesting dilemma and one I don’t (thankfully) have. Its been fun reading the responses of those who had or do live in 2 different places. It seems most have a “vacation/getaway” type situation which is much different than actually living and working in two different cities where your wardrobe needs are more similar than different (i.e. vacation home)
However, sounds like you have things sorted really well Angie. Makes sense to maybe duplicate a few “home” type items – ie loungewear, workout gear or a pair of favorite shoes, etc.

February 13, 2019 at 1:36 pm

mtnsofthemoon

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Oh forgot to mention I hope you duplicated the iron ;-).

February 13, 2019 at 1:37 pm

The Cat

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I have to help my parents and other family members quite often–in fact, I spend more than 50% of my weekends in my parent’s house. However, I only keep a few items there: a bathrobe, Birkenstock style sandals (used as home shoes), garden clogs, garden clothes and -gloves, some toiletries and sometimes a little underwear. Apart from this, I prefer to pack for each trip, as I want to have many options at home. And I live in a 4 seasons climate, so my needs will be very different for the weekends during the year.

I have made packing lists, which help me pack in a hurry. Among the items I always want to bring for practically any trip any time of the year, are:
● jeans
● round-neck pullover
● T-shirt
● tank top
● ballet flats
● pashmina shawl
● short necklace
● scarf
● cross body bag
● tote bag

February 13, 2019 at 1:38 pm

Vicki

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I always love reading about your life and how you manage it so well. It certainly gives me ideas on how to get and stay organized in one home. Like The Cat, I often visit my parents and sister who live in Palm Desert and the weather there is somewhat different than where I live, so I pack some essential travel items that will fit into my roller luggage and a tote. It usually always contains a cashmere sweater (V-neck or cardigan), jeans, casual leggings for working around the house, short-sleeved tees, earrings and a choker-style necklace, scarf, ballet flats and possibly a lightweight dress. I try to keep my dressing rather simple and opt for smart casual if and when we’re dining out. I have a clear zippered toiletry bag with filled bottles ready to go.

February 13, 2019 at 2:13 pm

Jenn

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We have a house in Colorado and an apartment in Southern California. I don’t spend much time in the CA apartment… just a few days a month or less, but I’m in the process of duplicating my toiletries to leave there. It will be nice not to have to think about liquids on the flights!

My clothes all stay here. Colorado weather is fickle and my wardrobe is small. I’d rather have access
to everything here and pack what I need for my time at the apartment.

February 13, 2019 at 3:49 pm

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I’m going to start the two-home, two-continent living soon, and have been considering these very issues. Thanks for giving me a jump start on the process!

February 13, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Windchime

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I’ve never lived between two homes, but I can imagine the challenges for making sure sufficient wardrobe—and other items—were in both places when needed. Your system makes perfect sense!

February 13, 2019 at 4:51 pm

Jaime

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I am impressed how many people live in more than one home. As a true homebody this is a frightening thought for me. We do travel to the US for about a month a year and that provokes plenty of anxiety as it is. Since we generally live out of suitcases and stay in multiple homes and states I have become a pretty able packer, but we do need to take everything we’ll need. Or buy it there – because for us Target is an amusement park!

February 13, 2019 at 7:07 pm

kkards

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Angie….i wonder if sometime you could do a post on the style differences between these 2 cities…or maybe there aren’t any and my assumptions about these 2 cities are way off…but that would be interesting as well….

February 14, 2019 at 3:35 am

Gail

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Had 2 homes for about 3 years. It drove me up the wall . I kept a few items at the beach but never really seemed to have what was needed. If I was to do it again I would keep my wardrobe in one place and simply pack.

February 14, 2019 at 6:44 am

Cee

Veteran

Oh, you jet setting kids !

February 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm

abby

Active Member

After this week, I suspect that you will include your snow boots in the packing list that flies back and forth.

February 15, 2019 at 6:04 am

unagi

Active Member

I’ve been commuting up the coast for a couple years now to spend weekends with my retired girlfriend. It’s great, but recently I’ve been thinking I need to up my sartorial game. If nothing else, I need more pjs, a lot more pjs. And a girl never has too much underwear. And my stock of handmade wool socks is getting thin. I do have pretty much a full set of toiletries there. But I can’t quite do a casual/work split, as I get there in generally tired work clothes on Fridays, and need fresh ones for Monday morning. And while weekends in general should be casual, we actually attend a lot of functions, so there’s a schizoid vibe to planning. Let’s not even mention the days that routinely span 50o between foggy mornings and sunny afternoons. Basically I’ve come to 2 conclusions: a spare pair of hiking boots, because that’s where I mess up the most, and more care in packing.

February 20, 2019 at 7:37 am

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