While planning the vacation is half the fun, the process of packing is proving to be a task many Americans find stressful. According to a recent survey conducted by Trainline, more than half of Americans agree that the thought of packing for a European vacation causes anxiety.

Americans are also preparing for trips an average of one month before their departure date, prioritizing both comfort and style when packing. For those that find packing daunting, Tan has compiled his top tips to overcome this pre-trip anxiety.

Leave the baggage at home: Half the clothes people pack are never worn and nobody wants to be weighed down by their baggage. When in doubt, a straw basket purchased along the coast (especially the French Riviera) doubles both as storage and a Euro-chic accessory.

Monochromatic magic: When packing, stick to neutral colors that mix and match easily. Monochromatic outfits are the easiest way to look sophisticated on your travels and embody a quintessentially European look, plus you double the outfit possibilities.

The art of camouflage: Avoid being lost in ‘trainslation’ by forgoing items that scream tourist, key among them a camera bag, bucket hats and location-branded sweatshirts. Oh, and ski[ the beret if you are in Paris.

Flats are your friends, not foes: Nothing gives away a tourist like wearing a pair of sky-high heels or plastic flip-flops while walking around cobblestone streets. If you truly want to look like you belong in Europe, purchase a pair of handmade leather sandals from a local vendor—they’re stylish and make a great souvenir.

Just keep rolling: The great debate between rolling and folding is red hot, but either way it’s important to use packing space wisely. Roll belts and place them inside of shoes, or if you have boots, stuff them with your socks to not only save on space, but keep the leather from creasing.