Remember that our goal here is to pack light for business. That means packing a few versatile pieces rather than an entire wardrobe for every occasion. A weekend will only require one jacket, two pairs of pants, two shirts, and sundries. That gives you enough variety to wear several outfits...
If you stick to a complimentary color palate, you can make just a few pieces work double or triple duty. For example, a button down could work with jeans and sneakers for a casual day of sightseeing and then work tucked into dress pants with some low heeled boots or cheerful flats for ...
Sort by pieces– Prefer to pack by item? Try sorting your closet by pieces. This means packing pants with pants, shirts with shirts, shorts with shorts, etc. Once you move, this will make it easier to find certain clothing pieces and will also make the unpacking process much more efficien...
For wrinkle-free travel clothes, avoid 100% cotton and linen, both of which wrinkle easily. Denim is made of cotton, but the heavier weight of this fabric helps to avoid the wrinkles you’ll see in a cotton t-shirt. Cashmere can also wrinkle when you pack it, but the creases release ...
Linen pants are a summer staple for a reason; their airiness gives a much-needed reprieve from denim in the warmer months, and their versatility means they can be worn anywhere from happy hour to the office. And while they look like an elevated basic, they feel like you moseyed out of...
MEN:Wool & Prince– Men’s counterpart to Wool& (above). Great selection for an entire merino wool travel wardrobe that behaves like canvas, denim, linen, and more. The Basics of Merino Wool Merino wool is a natural fiber that comes from the Merino sheep, a breed known for its ex...
Pack only garments that can be color-coordinated with everything else in your travel wardrobe. If an item doesn’t work in multiple outfits, leave it at home. I generally try to limit myself to two pairs of pants and two pairs of shoes that go with everything else I’ve packed. Maxim...
Additionally, many of the original applications of linen, such as shirts and pants, have largely been replaced with cotton. In hot climates, however, linen is still used to produce everyday clothing in large quantities. People living near equatorial regions can benefit from linen’s high ...
whenever temperature permits while traveling. Since bed bugs can infest more than just mattresses, I try to wear long pants on travel days in case they are lurking in a bus or plane seat. I’ll often even wear a scarf over my head while napping because I don’t want my face to be ...
Dresses, pants, tops, and button-up shirts are good candidates for packing folders. In checked luggage, combine packing folders with packing cubes for luggage, which are well-suited for underwear and wrinkle-resistant clothing. Garment Bags Think it’s impossible to pack a suit without wrin...