| Getting ready to travel can be so stressful that it is | | | | to haul around that you may want to choose |
| hard to get everything together. It is even worse | | | | wheeled luggage even if you don't have any medical |
| when you realize that, on top of everything else, | | | | problems. |
| your luggage is in no shape to make it through | | | | Designer luggage that can be locked is especially |
| another trip. Since you have to spend time shopping | | | | important if you will be staying in hotels or other |
| for luggage, you may want to look for some well | | | | places where your belongings are not necessarily |
| made designer luggage so that you don't have to | | | | secure. Although these locks may not be sturdy |
| worry about whether your new pieces will hold up | | | | enough to prevent a determined thief, they will |
| through the wear and tear of travel. | | | | discourage people who are just seizing the |
| Designer luggage is available in a wide range of colors | | | | opportunity to snoop or to pick up a few trinkets. |
| and materials. While canvas or leather luggage can | | | | Remember though that any locks have to be "TSA" |
| really last, those attractive tapestry print pieces may | | | | approved or your locks could be broken by security |
| not make it through even one trip without getting | | | | at the airport. |
| snagged or torn. Nylon wears quite well, but is a bit | | | | Once you decide which of the many designer luggage |
| lightweight for people who travel frequently. | | | | styles is right for you, there are a few things you |
| Of course, while designer luggage is usually sturdier | | | | can do to keep those pieces looking great. Although |
| and more stylish, no one should shop for luggage | | | | most people toss their luggage in the attic when |
| strictly because it has a certain label. Take a close | | | | they aren't traveling, the temperature extremes in an |
| look at any luggage you are considering to be sure | | | | attic are not kind to luggage. You may want to try |
| that it is the right size and style for you. Don't let | | | | storing your luggage under the bed or in the back of |
| yourself be pressured into buying a complete set of | | | | your closet instead. Also, try not to stack things on |
| expensive matching luggage if you don't have a use | | | | top of your luggage, since the corners can be broken |
| for all of the different pieces. If you love shoes, you | | | | down by excessive weight. |
| may want to shop for a second suitcase so that you | | | | Finally, don't forget to keep your luggage in shape by |
| have plenty of room for footwear. On the other | | | | cleaning it after you take a trip. Begin by cleaning |
| hand, if you like dressy clothes, you may want to | | | | each piece out completely, since things like a broken |
| look for a garment bag instead of a big suitcase. | | | | bottle of perfume can really mess up a nice suitcase. |
| If you have a bad back, don't forget to look for an | | | | Then, wipe down the outside of each piece with a |
| essential piece of designer luggage, the wheeled | | | | slightly soapy cloth if it is made with nylon or canvas. |
| suitcase. In fact, these suitcases are so much easier | | | | Leather luggage should be cleaned with saddle soap. |