Pack according to the cardinal rule of frequent fliers everywhere: "If it doesn't go with two other pieces, it doesn't go."
In other words be merciless, and edit your road load down to the bare minimum. How to do it?
-- Eliminate hard-to-match colors and patterns from your travel wardrobe. Stick to a travel wardrobe of three solid, coordinating colors. Favorite neutrals for travel are: navy, black brown, dark green, tan, gray, cream and white.
-- Limit yourself to one briefcase or shoulder bag that fits under the seat and one small carry-on bag for the overhead. You’ll save time by skipping Baggage Claim altogether and will be able to jump on the taxi line long before everyone else.
-- Lighten up: check out the incredibly useful site www.onebag.com
