https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:36:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2349305 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:15:51 +0000 ana001 2349305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great and is so mix and match together. Will save this definetely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313434 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:15:55 +0000 RobinF 2313434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful capsule! I love your plaid jacket. Everything will work so well together and it is enough pieces to keep you from being bored :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313425 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:49:43 +0000 Sisi 2313425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds exciting! This capsule is made of fabulous pieces, I would steal them all. I hope you will show the outfits later. Safe travel and ... have fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313413 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:39:29 +0000 Bijou 2313413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your VB suit is gorgeous, what a stunning capsule to provide so many options. I hope you have a great time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313412 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:29:42 +0000 Tanya 2313412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped, thank you!&nbsp; &nbsp;I am completely with you there, no matter what type of the trip, packing is a great wardrobe hole revealer.</p> <p>Suz, thanks!&nbsp; I will try to take as many outfits in action&nbsp; photos as possible.&nbsp; It will depend on the hotel mirror.&nbsp; And thank you for confirming my thoughts on the Smythe jacket buttons.&nbsp; And now I was nodding along everything you wrote about travel and wardrobe holes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313398 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:17:36 +0000 Suz 2313398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa, this is gorgeous1 You will look spectacular in every situation! Of course I'm over the moon about all that navy and white, but the Smythe jacket is sharp and fun at the same time (agree with you about those buttons, by the way) and the stripes and dots of your tops and accessories add that extra zing. Love your new bag!&nbsp;</p> <p>Great idea to add the oxfords. Also a few extra tops. The Rebecca Taylor blouse is so lovely! But I also like the new additions. Would love to see the outfits in action if you get a chance to take photos.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nodding along with others re your point about wardrobe holes always becoming visible when travel is imminent. It doesn't seem to matter if one's wardrobe is large or small. I guess because when we travel we have to be mix and match, but also, we are often engaging in different activities than we usually would, in a different type of setting, with a different climate...and on and on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313392 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:10:46 +0000 unfrumped 2313392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most fab work travel capsule ever!</p> <p>I no longer put together professional capsules, but I absolutely identify with the “ wardrobe holes” that show up in travel simulations. When I have my whole closet available, I can mix and match and of course change shoes midday or dress up later or be picky about combinations. Then, travel, now casual travel and Boom! - this doesn’t go with that or I’m looking at 4 pairs of shoes but I can’t change between traveling and walking to a restaurant, or suddenly my comfy jacket looks shabby or my nice sweater is too hot once we leave air conditioning, and no, this top doesn’t really work with all 3 pants and on and on. Or I stray into my favorite murky heather colors but 2 heathers don’t go together in both jackets and tops. </p> <p>So I have been trying to think more about that, not because I’m such a frequent traveler, but because a lot of my packing anxiety is around feeling like I have too many “ one outfit “ groupings and need more versatility. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313307 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:19:33 +0000 Tanya 2313307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate the additional input, thank you all!</p> <p>UmmLila, I am going to be all about navy until the end of the spring.</p> <p>LaPed, yes, I figured another pair of in-between shoes would be a good idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy, it sounds like an amazing suit, thank you for sharing!</p> <p>Style Fan, thank you very much.</p> <p>Angie, I figured better safe than sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313114 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:02:45 +0000 Angie 2313114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY!! Fab to have options so that you can pander to your mood. What not </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313108 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:26:02 +0000 Style Fan 2313108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great capsule.&nbsp; The blouses are beautiful, and the Smythe blazer is gorgeous.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313106 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:31:49 +0000 rachylou 2313106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this suit: it’s a black and white tweed that reads grey. Jacket, trousers, skirt and dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313098 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:30:16 +0000 LaPed 2313098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a pretty, harmonious palette. I love your scarf selections, and I think it's wise to add those oxfords. I would definitely want a middle ground option between sneakers and heeled boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313094 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:08:17 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2313094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cohesiveness of this capsule, and that you managed to make it work with navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313081 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:44:38 +0000 Tanya 2313081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the input!</p> <p>Suntiger, thanks!&nbsp; Nope, not going to the Wallops Island., though I'd love to see it one day!&nbsp; &nbsp;Turns out mu destination is not a small town at all, more on the medium side, I had a completely wrong idea about it.</p> <p>Elpagal, I hear you.&nbsp; And I think you are right regarding the floor grates.</p> <p>Runcarla, thanks!&nbsp; &nbsp;It is a trip well I will have more responsibilities than usual, as I am one of the organizers of the event.</p> <p>Thank you, Brooklyn!&nbsp; &nbsp;Agreed with you on difficulties on capsules for transitional weather.</p> <p>ChristelJ, I hope you find your medium-weight jacket.</p> <p>Firecracker, since the tour is right after the first day program with no time to change, I was going to wear the navy booties.&nbsp; I asked one of the hosts and they assured me low heels should be fine.&nbsp; However, thinking now, I think I will bring a pair of flat oxfords with me, just in case.</p> <p>Rachylou, I would love to learn more about your 4-piece suit.&nbsp; What are all the pices?</p> <p>Sal, you are absolutely right, I am adding a few more back-up pieces, described at the end of the post.</p> <p>Beth Ann, welcome back!&nbsp; So nice to see you here.&nbsp; Hope to see some of your mixed-metal looks.</p> <p>Kkards, couldn't agree more.&nbsp; It is often simple pieces like that.&nbsp; &nbsp; I use the packing tubes for the long trips to Europe when I am bringing tons of stuff, but for some reason it never occurred to me to do it for the domestic trips.&nbsp; Next time I fly, I will definitely use them.</p> <p>Thank you very much, Cardiff girl.</p> <p>Thank you, Angie!&nbsp; I have changed my mind and am adding one more pair of shoes -see below.</p> <p>Based on all the input, and the fact that space is not an issue, I'll add a few more pieces: cream oxfords, blue cashmere sweater, cream silk blouse and blue knit top.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313077 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:36:46 +0000 Angie 2313077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER STUNNING capsule!&nbsp;</p> <p>The smart casual looks are as fabulous as the business formal and biz casual! The casual travel outfit is all kinds of awesome....you had me with the stripes and dots :)</p> <p>Impressed with the ONE pair of dressy shoes.....since you ARE a shoe-gal! And the new tote is gorgeous!</p> <p>You can send the navy suit with the white buttons to me....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313057 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:30:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 2313057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks wonderful!l hope you have a great time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313056 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:04:03 +0000 kkards 2313056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how put together and cohesive this capsule is. &nbsp;And yes, like you I’ve got a large and fairly plug and play wardrobe, but sometimes when I’m packing I realize that there’s something missing. &nbsp;Often it’s that one under layering piece in a white or cream, the one that works when you need to take off the outer layer., that’s not clingy but not so fluid that it bunches up when layered. &nbsp;<div>As an aside, the last time I traveled by plane I used compression packing cubes -OMG game changers! &nbsp;Why did it take me so long to get on this! &nbsp;I was amazed with not just how much more I could fit in my carry one, but how neat and tidy it kept everything&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313049 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:27:37 +0000 Beth Ann 2313049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the past week, I've decided I've missed seeing forum posted and decided to give myself a little bit of time each day to check in ---<br />Your post was my first click and I was reminded how much style-wisdom is present in the group! Your items prove that business wear can be beautiful and luxe!&nbsp; I also appreciate your approach to mixed metals. I'm a gold girl, but my budget doesn't support actual gold, and I find gold plate doesn't hold up well. I'm trying to mix my jewelry and metallic accents, too. I get the look I want about 50% of the time.</p> <p>LOVE the satchel and the way the items in your capsule work together. The high-top sneaks give a bit of fashion flair to a comfort item -- love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313026 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:40:58 +0000 Sal 2313026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely capsule. I agree this type of trip does show holes - I have found the same thing. Given the car travel I would add the extra pieces in - spring is a challenging unpredictable season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313025 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:17:40 +0000 rachylou 2313025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great I have a four piece suit that I like for business travel. True it’s kinda like not changing clothes ever during the trip, but everyone from abroad literally wore the same thing every day, so I always felt it flies… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313022 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:01:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2313022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautifully cohesive travel capsule. I agree that when I pack for a trip, I notice gaps that I didn't see before, and for precisely the reason you point out: trying to get the&nbsp; maximum mixing out of the capsule. </p> <p>Which are the shoes you are going to wear on the tour?</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313011 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:43:16 +0000 ChristelJ 2313011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a harmonious and elegant capsule with so many beautiful pieces. I'm sure you will be glad to have the bag and the watch to complete things. I find when I travel that I often don't have the right outerwear. I only have coats for very cold or fairly warm, and nothing in between. A medium weight jacket is on my list for a while now and never seems to present itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313008 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:28:25 +0000 Brooklyn 2313008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks fantastic Tanya. What a great set of items. I find travel capsules quite difficult, except for high summer and deep winter. I always end up packing items that are either too warm or too cool for the conditions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313007 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:23:54 +0000 Carla 2313007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a handsome collection of items. &nbsp;They will make up some fabulous outfits. &nbsp;Have a grand time on your business trip,&nbsp;<b>Tanya</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2313006 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:23:53 +0000 elpgal 2313006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so right about work travel forcing wardrobe gaps to the top. I am leaving on a work trip to the SW next week and it has similar constraints (too many men, hard science) . I found I don’t have any cream tops that are dressy and have sleeves. The hot weather means I’ll need to remove the outer layer when we are lunching al fresco. </p> <p>Flat shoes probably means you may have walk on floors with grates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2312998 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:47:09 +0000 Anonymous 2312998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh looks like a great capsule! Are you going to Wallops Island? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-travel-capsule-for-a-work-trip#post-2312989 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:21:58 +0000 Tanya 2312989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going on the first work related trip since the pandemic began next week.&nbsp; It is a relatively short trip: 4 days total, with 2.5 "real" work days: two full days at the workshop, a business casual reception the evening before and a casual dinner with some acquittances on the 2nd evening of the workshop, plus two half-days of travel by car.&nbsp; It is in a small beach town in VA and a colleague will be driving, so I can pack as much as I want and not worry about what airlines will allow.&nbsp; It is also a relatively hard-science, men-dominated field, so I am not interested in dressing very trendy or edgy.&nbsp; &nbsp;The weather will be relatively cool for spring, so no skirts/dresses.&nbsp; And the first day has a tour for which there is a typical safety dress-code: long pants, long sleeves, closed-toe shoes that fully cover the foot, and, new-to-me, low heeled or flat shoes only.</p> <p>With hints of spring in the air, I am switching to navy as a neutral.&nbsp; &nbsp;There are some hints of my spring "Modernica" theme here, though I wasn't intentionally trying for it.&nbsp; &nbsp;The planned outfits are:<br />1) 1st workshop day:&nbsp; modern classic navy suit, with simple cream ribbed sweater.&nbsp; <br />2) 2nd workshop: wide leg navy pants, a little bit of pattern mixing in short plaid navy/cobalt/cream jacket with striped merino sweater in the same colors<br />3) Reception the evening before: pushing the rules a little with dressy dark wash flare jeans, with pretty floral blouse with a touch of shimmer and the blazer from the suit<br />4) Dinner on the final evening: same jeans, navy wrap top with sheer sleeves, one of the two blazers<br />5) Travel outfit: pattern mixed striped sweater and dotty scarf, comfy super stretchy cuffed jeans, high top Converse.</p> <p>All the workshop outfits will be worn with the same navy booties.&nbsp; Trying to decide if I need another pair of dressier shoes just in case.&nbsp;</p> <p>Same navy coat, navy tote and mixed-metal watch for everything.&nbsp; Bringing two berets in case it is cold and a couple of patterned silk scarves for all-solid outfits.&nbsp; Trying to decide if I should pack two extra tops, a cashmere sweater if it gets cold and one more layering top in case of spills and similar accidents.</p> <p>I find that trips often force me to get some items that are holes in my wardrobe and that I have delayed getting for whatever reason.&nbsp; Since I have a large wardrobe, I can get away without such items on day-to-day basis as there is lots to choose from and I can always find something that works well enough.&nbsp; However, for trips, there is a need for such items to go with everything packed.&nbsp; Do you find the same?</p> <p>Planning for this trip forced me to look for/get two such items:<br />1) HEWI navy tote.&nbsp; I looked again and finally found it: navy leather, big enough for my laptop, zippered closure, silver hardware. I would rate it 9/10 as it is a bit more casual than my ideal version, but still love it and it is good enough.<br />2) Mixed metal watch in silver/gold.&nbsp; This is easy enough to find but somehow I never got around to getting one.&nbsp; I do not mind mixing metals, but it has to look intentional, and for me that usually means there is one accessory that ties it all together.&nbsp; I am a silver girl and most of my accessories and items have silver hardware (the bag, the booties, etc.).&nbsp; However, gold was so dominant the last few years that it was hard to avoid it completely in some items, so I do have some of it.&nbsp; This is especially true for buttons on jackets, like on both jackets here.&nbsp; I plan to change most of the offending buttons on my jackets like Angie recently posted, but not on all the jackets, as some have very characteristic and distinct buttons.&nbsp; For example, Smythe jackets always have their characteristic gold crest buttons (like the plaid jacket here), so I feel that changing the buttons on them to random silver ones would somehow be wrong.&nbsp;</p> </p>