Travel Outfit: Trench Weather

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Travel Outfit: Trench Weather

— by Angie

on June 13, 2015

Outfit 6 in the series on my travel capsule for a 4 week trip

We’ve had mild, warm and occasionally hot weather here in the Netherlands, but a few days ago it shot right back down to a daytime high of 16 degrees Celsius. I was thrilled to have popped a trench coat into my travel capsule at the last minute, thanks to your encouragement.

I wore my warmest items and felt very comfortable. White boyfriend jeans, a black and white contrast underlayer sweater, white booties, citron trench coat, turquoise bag and orange scarf. We walked for 17 kilometres that day and had a wonderful time discovering new nooks and crannies in Amsterdam.

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1 Apple Green Specs
2 Halogen 'Neo Strokes' Scarf — $39.00
3 Trouvé Contrast Underlay Sweater — $68.00
4 'Catherine' Boyfriend Jeans (White) (Regular & Petite) — $79.50
5 Citron Trenchcoat
6 Ankle boot
7 Turquoise Dome Satchel
8 Michael Kors 'Bradshaw' Chronograph Bracelet Watch — $275.00

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49 comments · Add a comment

Summer

Veteran

Wise advice from those who nudged you to pack a trench. This is a lovely outfit for a cooler day – beautiful bright, happy colours.

June 13, 2015 at 3:25 am

Aleta

Active Member

Love this outfit on you Angie, the colour of the scarf is so flattering against your complexion. Don’t think I have ever seen such a stylish “tourist”!

June 13, 2015 at 3:30 am

Runcarla

Veteran

Bonus!

June 13, 2015 at 3:30 am

Eliza

Veteran

Like the look, Angie. Like the fact that you are comfortable even more. Beautiful trench- the color is amazing! Also, I remain wowed by theTrouve top. I am a lemming and enjoy it; good, but light-weight way to be warm. Thanks for sharing all those wonderful kilometers with us.

June 13, 2015 at 3:43 am

Momo

Veteran

Oh my i love this outfit on you! The colors are just beautiful all together.

June 13, 2015 at 4:15 am

crutcher

Veteran

Your colors are perfect…The citron, coral/orange and the tour just mix together in a most pleasing way…I am sure you turned heads as you strolled out of the way places in Amsterdam..
(And I am so glad you have your raincoat…I am a cold little soul by nature and can appreciate the pleasure of having your trench…)

June 13, 2015 at 4:33 am

Thistle

Veteran

You look amazing!

June 13, 2015 at 5:08 am

Kirstjen

Veteran

Great cheery colors & they really pop against the white pants & black sweater.

June 13, 2015 at 5:14 am

Olivegreen

Active Member

Favourite outfit yet…that citron and the glasses are so cheerful, and the high contrast black and white make for a strong statement.
Thank you for sharing!

June 13, 2015 at 5:15 am

missvee

Veteran

Gorgeous! I like how you’ve chosen the black sweater. It seems to ground all the colourful elements in the outfit.
Thanks for posting this series – it’s been so enjoyable to see your travel capsule in action.

June 13, 2015 at 5:17 am

kkards

Veteran

not sure if i should be glad you had the trench or feeling bad for you that the weather turned, but either way you look fab!

June 13, 2015 at 5:23 am

MTBGirl

Veteran

Yay for having the trench with you! And it looks so fab with your specs and beautiful new ‘do!

June 13, 2015 at 5:28 am

skylurker

Veteran

Bright colours look so fab on you.

It’s a version of the mid-April outfit, without contrast between jeans and “shirt tail”, isn’t it ? looks even better that way.

June 13, 2015 at 5:34 am

patti

(website)

Active Member

Gorgeous in these brights, Angie. xo

June 13, 2015 at 5:44 am

Beth Ann

Veteran

Your trip sounds amazing! It’s wonderful to see several outfits in a row, all coming from a small capsule. I get a visual lesson to go with your blog posts about outfit creation and the value of small capsules. Loving the way you keep itmes that suit your style and enjoy them for years!

June 13, 2015 at 5:47 am

gryffin

Veteran

Wonderful outfit and your trip sounds so amazing. I never understood all the hype about trenches until I had one. I just have the Calvin Klein lined black with hood on nordies site but it is the most awesome jacket – always elegant, stylish, warm with the lining and the most versatile coat I own. I can’t imagine a travel capsule – other than beach or camping – where I would not want to include it. So glad you brought yours!!

June 13, 2015 at 6:06 am

LucyRose

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Active Member

Lovely! So perfect for travel. How on earth did you walk 17 kilometres???!!! Wow.

I love how this outfit is so colourful, yet it is not too much. A prefect balance.

June 13, 2015 at 6:09 am

jackiec

Veteran

I absolutely love this on you, Angie. I’m so glad you threw in your trench. Yay for all the walking! That’s my favourite part about vacations. Fantastic that your booties can take on the challenge. I think I’m going to put a trench on my fall wishlist. So versatile!

PS I just want to say one more time how much I am enjoying your travel series. This is awesome!

June 13, 2015 at 6:59 am

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

Fantastic outfit, Angie! Those white booties are so fab with it; I really like them with the boyfriend jeans. They give a more polished, streamlined, even dainty look than, say, your loafers would.

June 13, 2015 at 9:19 am

fathenry

Veteran

Angie, your outfits look great! Love your new hair style!

June 13, 2015 at 10:12 am

Antoinette

I hope you went into Droog. Don’t miss the Frozen Fountain on the Prinsengracht. Such a fun store.

June 13, 2015 at 10:57 am

jfilo

(website)

Active Member

I have to admit, when I first saw the title of this post, I thought, ugh! Trench coats are so boring to me, but you just surprised the heck out of me with this one! Bravo for color!!

June 13, 2015 at 10:58 am

Diane G

I love to see you in that gorgeous citron trench…such a fab coat! The orangey-coral scarf really packs a punch next to the citron. You are one very stylish tourist/traveller!

June 13, 2015 at 11:04 am

Debbie

Veteran

I LOVE you hair. You look amazing! Every element of your outfit it spot on.

June 13, 2015 at 11:07 am

rachylou

Veteran

So smart!

June 13, 2015 at 11:23 am

Jamie

Veteran

Wonderful outfit!!

June 13, 2015 at 11:26 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Oh, goodness. Thanks for the awfully kind words. I’m blushing. (We had another cool day today – leather jacket was fine for the day but I’m popping my trench coat back on tonight. But all in all, we’ve had AMAZING weather and can’t complain.

Skylurker, good memory. YES. I think I prefer this top with white jeans too.

Jackie, thanks for being appreciative. And high five. City walking is one of my favourite things to do.

Lucy Rose, you don’t notice how far you walk when you’re gallivanting around a busy and interesting city.

Beth Ann, you’re sweet. I’m glad you’re enjoying the capsule series.

Agreed, gryffin. Trench coats are versatile.

Antoinette, Droog was an interesting store.

Firecracker, the white booties were a brilliant purchase. I’m glad I doubled up on them.

June 13, 2015 at 11:40 am

Marie S

Fabulous Angie! Another great travel outfit and the colours are beautiful together. I have been shopping in Liverpool today ( it was extremely busy!) and finally managed to get myself a pair of white jeans. The last pair in the shop in my size. I have always shied away from them in the past but having seen them on YLF so often I thought I would try them and they look great. Thanks for the encouragement.

June 13, 2015 at 12:08 pm

Barbara Diane

Veteran

I’m newer to the group, and I had never seen all the fabulous detail on the trench. I’m in love with it. Thanks for letting em know there is something more interesting out there.

June 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm

merwoman

Veteran

17 km and looking fresh as a daisy Those boots are worth every penny you spent on them! Love the travel photos Angie – thank you and Greg so much for taking the time to post them.

June 13, 2015 at 12:25 pm

Vicki

(website)

Veteran

You’re gorgeous every step of the way, and I love it that a YLF contingent encouraged you to pack your pretty citron trench.

White, black and citron are a perfect trio and the addition turquoise and orange sets you apart in a stunning way.

June 13, 2015 at 1:12 pm

Ruth M

Active Member

You wear these gorgeous bright colours so well, Angie. It’s great to see your travel capsule in action day by day.

What a lot of walking – I expect you slept really well at night

June 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

CocoLion

(website)

Veteran

You look comfortable and stylish. The fact that those booties went 17 km in one day puts me in wonder. Of both the boots and your constitution.

June 13, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Joy

Veteran

You are looking beautiful and summery in your warmest clothes, and able to explore Amsterdam in comfort. I hope you are creating memories and finding goodies for your treat cupboard.

June 13, 2015 at 3:10 pm

Sue @ A Colourful Canvas

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Active Member

100% on board with your colourful choices Angie! You look fab! I’ve read that many Europeans are more conservative with their use of colour. I’m curious how Amsterdam weighs in on this topic.

June 13, 2015 at 5:24 pm

abc

Veteran

You’re killing me with all of these travel outfits and blog entries. Loving it so much! I want to copycat your whole capsule

June 13, 2015 at 6:35 pm

Windchime

Veteran

Your yellow trench is so pretty on you! I did a quick kilometer/mile conversion and am very impressed that you walked more than ten miles in comfort in your ankle boots.

June 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

You look beautiful and the white booties and jeans bookend your hair perfectly. Glad the trench was there when you needed it!

June 13, 2015 at 8:06 pm

SarahTheWhite

Veteran

I love this! I’m so glad you brought the trench after all. The whole outfit is perfect and I’m loving your hair,… I’m enjoying all of the extra outfit posts these days while you’re traveling.

June 13, 2015 at 9:05 pm

Meredith

Active Member

Love this outfit! Hope you ate lots of goodies to keep you going through all those chilly kilometers!!

love, m!

June 13, 2015 at 11:01 pm

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Wow. Thanks for the kind compliments, ladies. I’m SO glad I brought my trench. I will be wearing it again this evening.

Marie S, I’m thrilled you got white jeans. Enjoy. (I’m wearing mine as I type).

Sue, people in the Netherlands wear lots of colour – especially the men. It was particularly noticeable where my Dad lives in Arnhem where there are far fewer tourists than here in Amsterdam. There, we barely saw people wearing black. Lots of light neutrals instead, which works with the many, many blonde people in this neck of the woods.

We’re walking many miles a day, all day. My footwear choices are working out extremely well. Happy about that too.

June 14, 2015 at 12:35 am

No Fear of Fashion

(website)

Veteran

Those white boots are indeed fantastic. I think I will copy them. I remember an old(er) post where you mentioned you bought two pairs at the time. Wise choice.
I will tell you Angie, if I had your bodyshape, you would find a clothes clone in The Netherlands. I would shamelessly copy everything. No fun of course, and perhaps even rather scary haha, but I would copy a lot. Fortunately my shape is too different (I am large breasted and have no hips. And I think I am taller than you, 1m75). So we’re safe. But you do dress so well.
Greetje

June 14, 2015 at 1:33 am

Style Fan

Veteran

I love this outfit. Of course I love all your outfits but I have a sweet spot for Trench coats. It brings out the inner Secret Agent in me.

June 14, 2015 at 2:12 am

Sihaya

Veteran

Love the combination of bright colors Angie and then to see how the outfit looks completely different in black and white!

June 14, 2015 at 6:07 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thanks so much, ladies. I’m blushing.

Jackie, we love Indonesian food too.

Greetje, I’m very flattered. Sorry we missed you in the Netherlands this time.

June 14, 2015 at 8:55 am

Sveta

(website)

Veteran

Aha! Bossy YLF was right and citron trench was a right thing to pack!
I simply love this bright coral color scarf with citron, they both pack such a punch of positive energy. You positively glow next to this scarf!
Love your new longer a softer hair more and more every time I see it – it is especially becoming in these pictures.

June 14, 2015 at 5:53 pm

K.M.

Veteran

I love this too. I’m always looking for springy ideas that could work in a rainy day, esp. footwear. But how do you keep your white shoes and pants so pristine?… I love white but this keeps me from buying and wearing it.
And 17km, wow! I often find it easy to walk for hours on end in European cities, there’s so much to see and enjoy that the physical effort doesn’t feel taxing.

June 14, 2015 at 6:36 pm

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thanks, Sveta. You are as gracious as ever. My hair was wind swept that day, which I guess suited the style. SO glad I packed my trench thanks to bossy and caring YLF.

K.M, it’s not that hard keeping white items clean in the city. Stay polished and not precious and you’ll be fine. I’ve been able to wear my white jeans for three days before washing them. My shoes are very comfy – a necessity with the ample city walking we’re doing each day – and that’s working out well too.

June 14, 2015 at 11:12 pm

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

It’s quite cool in London today, so I will once again be sporting my citron trench.

June 19, 2015 at 2:15 am

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