| After logging thousands of air miles I decided packing | | | | clothing with the same color scheme so you can mix |
| for a plane trip is an art. Many websites recommend a | | | | and match. But a wardrobe based on analogous |
| travel wardrobe built around one color. Often that color | | | | colors has more possibilities, it seems to me. I have |
| is black. I used to have a black travel wardrobe and, | | | | black tops, white tops, print tops, and bright blue tops. |
| though it was practical, it was also boring. So I came | | | | So how do I pack? |
| up with another idea. | | | | * Medications (in original, labeled bottles) are packed in |
| My current wardrobe is built around colors next to | | | | a plastic zipper bag. |
| each other on the color wheel. These are called | | | | * Socks and hosiery are stuffed inside shoes to keep |
| analogous colors. Red and orange are analogous | | | | them from getting crushed. |
| colors, for example, and they are also cheerful colors. | | | | * Each pair of shoes is in its own plastic bag. |
| Blue and green are analogous colors. I am packing for | | | | * Shoes are packed last (on top) so security can |
| a trip now and opted for two analogous colors that do | | | | check them quickly. |
| not show dirt quickly -- black and brown. | | | | * Tops are folded, with a piece of tissue paper inside, |
| Several weeks before departure I planned my travel | | | | and put in plastic zipper bags. |
| wardrobe on paper. At the top I listed what I planned | | | | * Toiletries are stored in a folding cloth kit. |
| to wear on the plane: black slacks, knit top, black and | | | | * Small items that could get lost easily, such as safety |
| brown leopard print jacket, black flats, and a black | | | | pins, a sewing kit, and jewelry, are packed inzipper |
| leather purse. Next I listed my wardrobe basics, a pair | | | | lunch bags. |
| of brown slacks and a black pencil skirt. Then I drew | | | | * I bring an extra plastic bag (large) for dirty laundry. |
| arrows from these items to coordinating tops and | | | | * Magazines and a paperback go in the outer suitcase |
| accessories. All of my tops are washable and I only | | | | pocket. |
| bring costume jewelry. I will bring two pairs of shoes, | | | | * Plane tickets, travel schedule, hotel reservation go in |
| one casual and one dressy. | | | | an outer purse pocket. |
| The Travellers Point website recommends plastic | | | | In addition to wearing a black and brown jacket, I will |
| bags for packing and this is good advice. You may | | | | be wearing a short travel raincoat. I checked my |
| use plastic bags for dirty clothes, trash, or "even as a | | | | planning by laying clothes on the bed and trying |
| makeshift umbrella." Zipper bags are the best, | | | | combinations. The outfits looked great -- far better |
| according to the site. The site recommends separating | | | | than I thought. Black and brown are sophisticated, |
| valuables in case you are robbed. | | | | analogous colors than can take you any where in the |
| The Luggage Point website tells travelers to pack | | | | world. |