The insider

Pack smart, and pack light, by sticking to your ‘true’ colors

Stylist David Zyla advises travelers to find and pack their “true colors.” Stylist David Zyla advises travelers to find and pack their “true colors.”
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright
Globe correspondents /  January 26, 2013
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Q. And for men?

A. In the “base” color, pack two pairs of casual pants, a basic three-quarter-length coat, a blazer (textured or with a subtle pattern), a zip-front, V-neck, or crew-neck sweater, a crew-neck T-shirt, a pair of casual slip-on shoes or boots, a pair of dress loafers, a basic belt, and socks. If your color is not readily available, find the closest neutral to it or match the color of your hair. In the “energy” color, bring a patterned scarf (the best is if it has your “base” color in the pattern, too), a pair of casual pants or corduroys, and a turtleneck or button-front shirt (this could be patterned with your “energy” and “base” colors.) In the “dramatic” color, pack a V-neck or crew-neck sweater and a button-front dress shirt.

Q. All of this in a carry-on?

A. If you pack it correctly, definitely!

Interview was edited and condensed. Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at bairwright@earthlink.net.end of story marker

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