These Rules Reveal What Life on The Bachelor is Really Like

Even though the packing list is intense, contestants can only bring two to three suitcases for the entire journey. That means fitting gowns, cocktail dresses, coats, swimsuits, shoes, and casual wear into a handful of bags. With international travel and weeks of filming, space is at a premium.

The restriction forces contestants to make tough wardrobe decisions or get creative with mixing and matching. Some even borrow from one another in the mansion. Between the glamorous TV moments and the real-life suitcase struggles, contestants quickly learn that style on The Bachelor comes with serious baggage.