Start planning what you’re going to take with you on your travels at the same time that you make your travel plans; don’t wait till the last minute. This will help ensure that you don’t end up either forgetting something important or dragging along things you don’t really need. Lay out combinations of clothing items on your bed; choose pieces that mix and match well, so you don’t need to take as many. Suitcases with built-in garment bags will help avoid wrinkles; wrapping items tightly around cardboard tubes is a less expensive alternative. Many travel specialty stores sell travel gear, shirts, undergarments, and even skirts in fabrics that are lightweight but warm and highly wrinkle resistant.