i think my bathrobe will come in handy, after all

desperate to ensure that i am not slapped with extra baggage charges, i engage the assistance of my well-travelled sister in paring down my suitcase.

her: the trick is to take versatile clothing that you can dress up or down.
me: but i'm gonna need some suits because i plan on getting a corporate job where i have to wear a suit every day
her: *culls my work dresses down to two* well you'll just have to make do with the clothes you have
me: but you don't understand. i have to have things to wear to work. i can't not have work clothes.
her: star, you have to realise that you actually have a lot of clothes. you just can't afford to have so many in london.
me: but i'll have noth-ing to wear!
her: well you just have to wear the same thing twice
me: *incredulous look*
her: *silence*
me: you're serious, aren't you?
her: *extended silence*
me: *sighs loudly and moves tweed suit to the not taking pile*

much later, i whinge to A1 about my future lack of wardrobe. luckily he has a solution: "don't worry honey, you can stay naked at my house"