Pick a color, any color…

I hate it when I’m out of town on a business trip and have that “nothing to wear” feeling even though I’ve lugged along three extra outfits.

This used to happen to me all the time until I figured out that perfect packing is all about color.

I usually start with a base color - brown or black. Picking a base color allows you to:

• Narrow down the shoes that you’ll be taking
• Pick one (or two) matching belts and purses

Then, I usually choose one (sometimes two) accent colors. If I do choose two, I make sure that the two colors complement one another. With a simple color palette to work with, you end up with multiple outfit possibilities.

Instead of being stuck choosing between a black suit with a red shirt or a khaki suit with a brown shirt, I now have the ability to mix and match. For example, I may have two black suits to go with my choice of two red or two white shirts.

I actually use this tactic when I’m packing for non-business trips - for myself AND for my sons. It really cuts down on the luggage and the daily chaos when managing a family out of suitcases for a few days.

Try this little tip on your next trip and I think you’ll be happy with how little you pack and how many more choices you end up with each day!