In Reply to: Easy 4 Guys but How Do Us Ladies posted by Balimagic on Thursday, 22. September 2005 at 04:47 Bali Time:
That way we can tell you whether you "really" need them.
I can fit my stuff in my cabin bag (but that's after 13 trips).
I take travel size shampoo and conditioner and basic toiletries, suncream etc. I buy a body butter moisturizer when I arrive.
A few Bali dresses, 2 costumes, 4 undies,1 bra, an old beach towel (I give it away at the end), 3/4 pants, shorts and a couple of tops. A decent dress (still casual though), one pair of shoes (I buy a few). Minimal make-up.
I wear light pants on the plain with casual sandles and a 3/4 top and cardigan. I can wear these in Bali if needed.
I get my clothes washed every 3 days so I don't run out.
Some people have to have a different outfit for every day with matching shoes, jewellery etc. Bring a few tops and bottoms and switch them to get different outfits. If you are going to buy casual Bali clothes you can wear them most places.
Some people also pack up their bathroom and take it with them. This is the major weight problem. Curling irons, dryers, hair products, full size shampoo and conditioner etc. This can weigh 5 kilos.
Bali is very casual and you don't really need it (my opinion) although I've seen some pretty elaborately dressed ladies (who look out of place except at the more upmarket restaurants). Even at these places you can get away with pretty casual.
Good luck