Tracee Ellis Ross unpacks her 'delicate' secrets to effortless solo travel packing

WHEN it comes to packing for a getaway, one would typically think of layering the suitcase with a veritable buffet of clothing options; however, Blackish star Tracee Ellis Ross has a refreshingly minimalist approach.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

The 52-year-old shared her quirky travel essentials in front of a curious audience at the Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Summit in New York City, making jaws drop with her packing philosophy: “There’s always one bathing suit, a flip flop and one little dress I can roll up. And there’s always two undies,” she said.

Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford wasn’t shy about probing further, asking: “Two undies, that’s it?” To which Ross responded that she often took matters into her own hands, literally.

“I use a hotel sink and a bar of soap to hand-wash my undergarments. You can’t pack a month's worth of underwear. They take up a lot of space,” Ross said.

But wait, there’s more.