I have been asked how to pack for 8 weeks into one suitcase. The answer has two parts.
First, use basics and accessorize. One shell is good for working out at the gym, when paired with shorts. Put it with a skirt, dressy necklace and shawl and it becomes evening wear. It also works as a pajama top. Scarves and jewelry can transform a few cloths into an expansive wardrobe and they are light, easy to pack and carry.
You may be wondering who would want to wear the same top to the gym, dinner and bed. Not me, so there is the second secret, laundry. Cruise ships have laundry mats, but once you have cruised enough, free laundry and dry cleaning are perks of their loyalty program.
Another trick I learned, carry a small amount of Woolite. Hand wash at night, then roll the cloths in a towel and give it a good twist. The towel will pull much of the moisture out. Hang it on a hanger and it will magically be dry in the morning.