This particular post is directed mainly at women. As a woman, I may have opinions on men's wardrobe but no real experience.
Every single vandwelling woman almost always packs too many choices in clothes and footwear.
I've been traveling off and on for decades. I've been full-time in a van again for about 3 years, before that 2 years in a compact car.
So I've gained some experience and insights on clothing.
Tip #1
Get rid of that suitcase. They are awkward to pack in the vehicle. They also make you look homeless.
I currently use a plastic 3 drawer unit.
Tip #2
Roll your clothes.
I roll my clothes right after i wash and dry them. They have fewer wrinkles (there is a learning curve to rolling clothes), and take up much less space.
Generally I never have clothes hanging in my van. They are apt to fall in transit. I do hang one sweater and my coat.
Tip #3
Build a wardrobe around a concept and a few compatible colors. Definitely look at comfort and ease of care when selecting items.
Tip #3
Footwear.
Less is more. In Michigan winter I had one pair of boots, one pair of tennis shoes. I recommend pull on boots and tennis shoes with Velcro fastening. Zippers either break or become hard to close when they get wet or dirty. Shoelaces in a wet snowy winter become a tangled nightmare.
In the warm southwest I wear either sandals or Crocs. Sandals should have a hard bottom. You learn that as soon as you step on thorny seeds or a rock.
I keep a pair of dark slingback heels in a drawer with a black cocktail dress but I've really never had an occasion to wear it.
I have about 5 skirts, 4 long jean sleeveless dresses i wear over a t-shirt, a couple long sleeve t shirts, several short sleeve t shirts, a few tank tops. I add leggings under the dresses or skirts in cooler weather. Almost every piece can be worn with each other.
I currently have a wide plastic three drawer unit for my clothes. I'm really thinking of downsizing yet again.
See you on the road somewhere.
