Vacations can be tricky for those of us who struggle with body image.

Sometimes the clothes we think well look hot in suddenly feel wrong. These thoughts can mess with our mood and get in the way of us enjoying time off which is frustrating, yet hard to beat. The conversations we hear in real life and from the media about bikini bodies, as well as systemic fatphobia issues, such as hotels not giving out size-inclusive towels and airplanes making too-small seatbelts , exacerbate this predicament.

While you may not be able to avoid focusing on body concerns entirely, you can pack and prepare in a way that helps foster better body positivity on your trip. A few eating disorder and body image experts shared their best tips.

Start with your packing list

When youre staring at your closet, trying to decide what to pack, go for comfort first. Think of the temperature at your vacation spot, what materials feel best on your skin, variety and pieces you know you love.

People should pack whatever clothes they feel most comfortable in and are suitable for the climate of their vacation or types of activities that theyll be doing, said Rachel Evans , an eating disorder psychologist. If you have space in your suitcase, then its probably a good idea to pack a range of clothes, some with a looser fit and some with a tighter fit You can decide in the moment what clothes make you feel more secure about your body.

Then, consider what feels fit for the occasion. Look at styling and function, said Carolina Mountford , an eating disorder expert with personal experience and a mental health advocate. Do you need smart or casual? Is it an active holiday or relaxing by pools or on beaches? Once youve narrowed it down to comfort and function, pick your favorites.

And dont forget about what feels stylish to you as far as colors, prints and styles. Are you able to dress up in a way that feels less about the body and more about who you see yourself as? said Kerrie Jones, a psychotherapist and founder of Orri , a specialist day treatment service for eating disorders. Turn your attention towards the individual items themselves as opposed to how they are making your body look.

Plan ahead for scenarios that may bring up body image issues

You can also prepare for vacation by brainstorming triggers and how to handle them.

Whether its social media, a certain person or group of people in your friendship circle or an experience perhaps changing rooms if youre aware of situations or activities that trigger negative body image, you can work to process and respond to them in a healthy way, Jones said.

That may look like deleting your Instagram app while youre away or changing clothes by yourself. Mentally preparing for the circumstances you know dont make you feel good can help you navigate them or avoid them.