https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:28:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051624 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:11:40 +0000 SarahD8 2051624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura I hope they work for you -- or if not, that you find the perfect pair soon. I am so happy I bought them. My previous gear tennies (also Skechers, thrifted in brand new condition probably 6 years ago) were long overdue for replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051527 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:19:59 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2051527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, thanks for the link. I’ve been looking for similar shoes and those just might do the trick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051526 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:13:07 +0000 SarahD8 2051526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>suntiger</b>, YES re: microcapsules! And as <b>Sal</b> points out different "slots" for color/pattern are possible. I think it's useful to mentally break down certain proportions this way -- like not just "skirt and top" but "patterned skirt + solid top" OR "solid skirt + patterned top." Of course they're not hard-and-fast categories but it's helpful to take a look at one's wardrobe through that lens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051369 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:42:35 +0000 Anonymous 2051369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the gold sandals, and looks like a great little travel capsule to me! I like your idea of keeping color/pattern in a slot. Was starting to think in that direction while planning microcapsules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051070 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:02:36 +0000 SarahD8 2051070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie!</p> <p>And you make a very good point about just in case. As it was, everything I took fit in a carryon with room to spare, so there is no practical need to pare down further. Still, it's good to think through: in what circumstances would I have needed x item, how likely are those circumstances, and how bad/inconvenient would it be to have to use something else instead? (For example, I could totally do a light day hike in canvas tennies if I didn't have my gear tennies...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051032 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:32:28 +0000 Angie 2051032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUSLY thought-out and coherent.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like that you showed your unworn items because it's always good to pack for "just incase...". I wouldn't be too hasty to leave them out the next time......just in case </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2051005 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:35:52 +0000 SarahD8 2051005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your kind words, all! Yes, those gold sandals have been great. They really do go with everything and add just the right touch in different ways -- they lighten up dark outfits, add polish to casual ones, etc. I'm a firm convert to metallic footwear! The overall colors of the capsule are making me really happy, too.</p> <p><b>La Ped</b>, good to know that the weather has taken a turn for the more pleasant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050997 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:48:09 +0000 LaPed 2050997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, bum timing -- the weather has been spectacular the past few days! Breezy, sunny, low humidity. Unheard of.&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy colours here and those sandals look great. They go with everything!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050958 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:38:39 +0000 nemosmom 2050958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very well-considered capsule! I like that it isn't super matchy, yet still works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050955 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:32:27 +0000 RobinF 2050955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it worked just right. Love the colors and gold sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050952 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:23:41 +0000 notsaf 2050952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You hit New England at exactly the wrong time: but I have to say the weather's usually lousy here one way or another! Adorable capsule! Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050944 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:38:23 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2050944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classy casual! Those gold sandals are great. Sounds like a busy trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050910 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:24:55 +0000 Sal 2050910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job! I agree re colour - in my case I took simple black tops and colourful bottoms. It worked :)</p> <p>I like your florals and your sandals, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050908 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:17:56 +0000 rachylou 2050908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a pretty trim packing job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050902 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:15:59 +0000 Jane 2050902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, very organised! This appeals to my sense of order! Lovely colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050892 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:15:44 +0000 kellygirl 2050892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a beautiful and calming capsule. I love the colors and prints. I'm so haphazard when packing and usually don't bring enough. Your capsule sounds like it was just right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050884 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:47:35 +0000 SarahD8 2050884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura they’re Skechers, these ones if I’m remembering correctly:<br /> <a href="https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/skechers-gratis-what-a-sight-slip-on-sneaker/444463?activeColor=417" rel="nofollow">https://www.dsw.com/en/us/prod.....eColor=417</a></p> <p>They’re very comfortable. Run a half size small. They’re not very fashionable but that was sort of deliberate— I needed something I wouldn’t be precious about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050879 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 02:48:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2050879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great set and thanks for sharing. What are the gear sneakers you never wore - Asics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050849 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:25:46 +0000 SarahD8 2050849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Barbara Diane</b>, yes! I'm happy to say that post-trip I'm not sick of the clothes I took, and am excited to wear some of the outfit combinations that I didn't get to. (I think I'll switch up the shoes a bit though...)</p> <p><b>christy</b>&nbsp;my husband and MIL are both VERY bothered by the heat so I was very focused on not being too hot! (For once the fact that I run cold came in handy, I guess. It was definitely hot but, for me, mostly bearable.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050829 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 22:20:54 +0000 christy 2050829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You packed really well! I’m impressed. I always pack too much because I’m worried about being too hot or too cold and not having the options I need to be comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050825 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 22:14:33 +0000 Barbara Diane 2050825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that you brought what you liked and wore most everything. Even with a larger palate their were several more possible outfit combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-colorful-hot-weather-travel-capsule#post-2050791 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:15:53 +0000 SarahD8 2050791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We recently spent a week in New England visiting family — with hot and humid weather very different from Seattle’s summer climate. I was pretty worried about putting together a travel capsule that would work in those conditions but I think I did pretty well, and people like travel capsule posts (I think...right?) so I thought I would share.</p> <p>Photo 1: Everything. I’m not inclined to adhere to a rigid color palette for travel wardrobes. I think a narrow palette is unnecessary as long as you keep color and pattern in a consistent “slot” or place in outfits (in my case mostly in tops and to a lesser degree toppers).&nbsp;Even though I was expecting hot weather I included toppers in case of Arctic air conditioning.</p> <p>Photo 2: Travel outfits. Sunflower sundress on the way out, black knit skirt and Breton tank on the way back. Blue tennies and cardi (in case of cold plane ride) with both.</p> <p>Photo 3: Navy shorts, Liberty-print popover (I’m actually not sure if the background is black or navy, but whatever, it works), gold sandals. Hanging out at my MIL’s house in western MA &amp; walking around town, then off to my sister’s place in CT.</p> <p>Photo 4: Black knit skirt, Liberty-print popover (#QueenDuplication), gold sandals. Checking out my sister’s new lake house/crash pad for when she’s on call at work, and making a Home Goods run to help outfit the place.</p> <p>Photo 5: Light blue linen skirt, Breton tank, blue tennies. Cardi and rain jacket came out for early-evening thundershower. Drive from CT back to MA, birthday lunch with my kiddo, then drive with husband to southern VT for a little getaway on our own.</p> <p>Photo 6: Boho print midi sundress, light lavender cardi, gold sandals. Museum hopping in the Berkshires with husband.</p> <p>Photo 7: Sunflower sundress, light lavender cardi, blue tennies. More museum-going, then drive back to MIL’s place.</p> <p>Photo 8: Unworn items. I actually wore the floral sweatshirt over my pjs in the mornings (both bc it was cooler and bc my pj top is not super presentable for non-family). I threw the silk tank in in case I wanted to dress up a bit for dinner out with my husband, but didn’t end up doing so. Gear tennies were in case of hiking or the like, but it was just too hot for outdoor activities to hold any appeal. Linen button-up: my idea was that this would be a lighter weight topper option for sundresses etc., but when it came down to it I chose the cardi because I could wad it up and stuff it in my bag when I wasn’t wearing it. Striped summer scarf: unnecessary unless we’re going to the coast, I think. Duplicate Breton tank: just ended up re-wearing the first one, but good to have on hand.</p> <p>If I had to do it over again, I’d leave the gear tennies, linen button-up, and scarf at home.</p> <p>Most items only got worn once, but I’m satisfied with that. I didn’t want to depend on a lot of re-wearing because I was concerned things would get too sweaty, and since I wasn’t staying in the same place more than 2 nights in a row laundry would be difficult.</p> <p>Thanks for looking! Grateful for any observations, comments, or suggestions you would like to share.</p> </p>