Pack it all in — without overstuffing or suffering.
Source: Tips on how to travel light without sacrificing comfort and style – The Washington Post

To avoid this, do a dry run and pack EVERYTHING you want to take on your trip. It’s usually the last 10-15% that leaves you wanting for more space.
I have already published a post on packing for women and am working on one for men. Here is an article on packing I’ll pass along. You’ll notice that Ziploc Space bags are mentioned here: I swear by the them. But there is also a lot of other good information here, like packing your heaviest items close to the wheels of your suitcase. Good reading!
Salut!