You are here  The Jetsetter's Guide to Packing Right  A quick
list of what you need—and don’t need—in your carry-on.  Properly
storing your personal effects in a bag is pretty much an art. So
it's safe to say Mirela Dragoi, director of housekeeping at
Mondrian SoHo Hotel in New York City, is an artist. Here are her
expert tips for getting the most out of (or rather, into) your
suitcase.  1. Plan according to your itinerary. Ask yourself
what you’ll be wearing for each activity. Pick versatile items
that you can wear multiple times.  2. Pack flat. Go for two-
dimensional folding and avoid squares and balls, which take up
more room. Keeping your items flat will also avoid unsightly
wrinkles.  3. Place layers of tissue paper, which reduces
friction on fabrics, in between your clothing and in the sleeves
of your shirts and jackets.  4. Start with pants on the bottom,
then shirts and light sweaters on top. Keep shoes on the
perimeter to keep them from your clothes.   5. Always put shoes
in a ziplock bag. It protect