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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:28:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php K.M. on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1154279 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:36:07 +0000 K.M. 1154279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ thank you for this post, this is really inspiring!  Ariadne on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1141969 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:48:55 +0000 Ariadne 1141969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the black blazer! Thanks for the info on the blouses.  They sound wonderful.  shiny on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1141887 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:08:12 +0000 shiny 1141887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry Lyn! It's gotten more and more difficult for me to take outfit pictures. Partly because my phone camera is awful, but mostly because my personal photographer is in college now!  Here's an old picture with the jacket. Yes, it's also black. Just imagine it with a black jersey dress, leopard calf hair clutch, and the same boots pictured. Oh, and my hair is shorter at the moment! lyn67 on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1141503 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:41:08 +0000 lyn67 1141503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this  bl&w(?)travel capsule-and am so sad you don't have real pictie:-((. Could you remodel for us? (OK? pls. forgive me if I'm that selfish:-)).  I would best like to imagine day 2 outfit with the "Favorite funky BR ponte knit jacket with gold buttons". Is that jacket also black? shiny on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1141260 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 02:13:00 +0000 shiny 1141260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Makrame - I think they are dry-clean only. Have not tried hand-washing, so I can't say. The two print versions I have never need ironing, even if wadded up in the bottom of a suitcase for days. The new one I just got -- the solid pink -- arrived with wrinkles, it needs to be ironed. The fit is the same but I think the fabric is different. Will see how it travels next week. If it wrinkles in the suitcase, I'll be disappointed.  Ariadne - no, not satin/shiny at all. More subtle. Can't say about all the colors just the pink. I know what you mean about the photos and that initially stopped me too.  This pink one is a tad sheer. Will need a cami underneath, but I wear cami's under silk anyway. It is a lovely shade of pink -- not too cutesy/little old lady. I'd call it more of a blush than a pink. Ariadne on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1141136 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:37:17 +0000 Ariadne 1141136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love capsule posts too.  Thanks for the tip on the AT blouse.  I love the animal print one, and I see some nice soft colours in there.  How shimmery is it IRL?  The photos on the AT site make the solid colored ones look like cheap satin sheets, but I'm guessing it's more suble? Makrame on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1140987 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:48:34 +0000 Makrame 1140987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Always like to read capsule posts, and it looks like you created a very stylish and functional capsule!  I am intrigued by the Legacy blouses, they sound like a great travel staple.  Do they require hand-washing and ironing? E on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1139169 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:35:22 +0000 E 1139169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fair enough Shiny! And French Blue is one of my favourite colours too. shiny on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138589 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:11:46 +0000 shiny 1138589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, you and I have same navy print from last season (or was it season before that?). This year's offering fits exactly the same. Exactly! Well, at least the animal print one does. I haven't received the solid colored version yet, but I'm guessing it is also the same cut and fit.  I should also mention I duplicated my leopard clutch too. For xmas, DH bought me the same clutch, but in a zebra hair print, with hot pink accents. It's not a clutch actually, it's an iPad bag, but it works great as an oversized clutch scaled for petites.  shiny on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138577 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:04:51 +0000 shiny 1138577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jenanded - I also love the travel capsule posts! And I am going to be traveling A LOT with this new job, so I am determined to get this down right. I started here in YLF re-reading others' travel capsule posts, tips and strategies. My carry on bag is not very large, so I have to pack strategically!  E - I checked out the Everlane site. Those are nice blouses! The AT Legacy blouse is more fitted, less loose on the body. But not so fitted that it clings to muffin top and buttons gape. And comes in petite.  April - I missed that thread!  P.s. If Ann Taylor happens to be reading this, please come out with a version in French blue.  Suz on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138565 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:57:54 +0000 Suz 1138565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like a great trip and you packed brilliantly. How nice to see that some of your choices already seemed worth duplicating! I love the Legacy blouse, too. It's really nice for layering. I haven't bought this year's model but I might just have to give it a go.... April on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138536 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:40:04 +0000 April 1138536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, Shiny -- so many people disillusioned by their crisp button-downs (see the "what things did you really, really want to love" thread) will be trying that AT blouse... E on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138379 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:41:49 +0000 E 1138379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a wonderfully stylish and appropriate travel capsule! I love your descriptions of your outfits, and I agree that silk blouses are wonderful. If I worked in an office, they'd be the backbone of my work wardrobe. Someone on the forum suggested Everlane as a great source for silk button downs. I haven't ordered one yet (have to save up), but on the website they're beautiful, come in several different collars, and the most luscious, sophisticated colours. jenanded on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138373 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:14:39 +0000 jenanded 1138373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I love travel capsule posts. Siunds a successful and fashionable trip.... love the tip on silk blouses... shiny on "Business Trip/Travel Capsule Report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/business-triptravel-capsule-report#post-1138271 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 04:31:12 +0000 shiny 1138271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a follow up to this thread here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-create-a-wardrobe-capsule">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....be-capsule</a> I am sorry I don't have any pics of me in the actual outfits. I just have jpg's pulled from the web of some of the wardrobe items. I have started a habit of collecting these, so I can plan out my wardrobe using PPT.  Due to Polar Vortex, it was going to be unseasonably cold so I wound up NOT taking new dress #2 and 3 from that previous thread. I am saving those for the next trip. Here's what I did take and wear:  What I wore on the plane/first night visiting friends: - VC striped knit top (pic 1)  - Black INC ponte knit skinnies - Cranberry red pashmina - Charcoal grey Theory jacket  - Black lightweight Tahari puffer (it's trendy, stylish, but is not waterproof nor is it very warm at all... but was perfect for where I was going to, and with the Theory jacket layered underneath, I was just-right toasty for my departure).  ... with carry on suitcase and a laptop/travel bag that fits over the handles of the suitcase and is big enough to stuff in a whole bunch of other things like 3-1-1 bag, paperwork, etc.  I tucked my oversized leopard clutch (pic 2)  inside the laptop bag. That clutch is actually an iPad case, from Banana Republic, but I find it just perfect as a clutch instead.  Day 1: - AT Legacy silk animal print blouse (pic 3)  - AT black dress pants (no pic - they are pretty standard dress pants) - AT black leather belt  - Charcoal Theory blazer - Also brought a black 3/4 sleeve cardigan with gold buttons, pic 9, which I did end up wearing instead of the blazer for about half the day.  - Black bag from H&M similar to pic 4, but only $7. Packs flat and takes up zero room in my luggage.  - Black IMPO booties Commentary for Day 1: it was a pretty "safe" B&W outfit but I was fine with that, since it was my first day and I had no idea what the unstated dress code is. I did feel confident in it. RAVE: The AT Legacy blouse is so awesome, later in my hotel at night, I wound up ordering another in a (solid) blush pink. I am always uncomfortable in crisp button downs -- but silk I can do! For all of you who hate crisp button downs, check out this top!!! Fits just like a button down, except with way more ease and comfort. I also have a Legacy blouse from last season in a navy print too. LOVE love LOVE. Looks good tucked or untucked. No gaping at the bust either.  Day 2 - On this day, I got my new laptop, so I had to bring my laptop travel bag with me, and build an outfit around the clutch (pic 2). It was also VERY cold.  - Black RL jersey cowl neck dress (pic 6)  - Favorite funky BR ponte knit jacket with gold buttons. This is ages old. There's probably a pic somewhere in my long-ago WIW's with me in it. It is thick and warm, funky and not too conservative for a business casual environment.  - Black suede tall boots similar to pic 7  - Nude oroblue microfishnets  - Cobalt scarf (pic 8) - Puffer coat over it all - also brought the cardigan with gold buttons, in case the jacket was too warm in the office, but it wasn't, so the cardigan stayed in my bag. pic 9.  Commentary: This dress will be a workhorse. It packs really well, and the jersey is substantial. It's also a flattering cut, with ruching and a cowl neckline that's not too low. I duplicated it in sleeveless version when I got home.  Day 3 - meetings all day, then late flight home - black Inc Ponte knit skinnies again - BR paisley silk peasant blouse, untucked (pic 10) - charcoal grey Theory jacket again - black booties again (pic 5) - cobalt scarf again (pic 8) - puffer coat (was still cold) Commentary: I have worn this outfit a lot this past fall/winter, so it's tried and true. The ponte knits are comfy to travel in. I feel weird in general wearing skinnies to the office BUT with a long loose top like this one, it's office-modest.  The paisley blouse + leopard clutch combo may be a little bit too much pattern going on there, but somehow to my eye it worked. And by this point I had figured out what everyone else wears at my new job, and I figured it would be okay to be a my usual daring, pattern loving self.  What I packed and didn't wear: ... the black jacket that matches the dress slacks ... the new gray/plum color block sheath: was planning to wear that on day 3, but by then I was feeling the pants more than a dress, especially to travel home in. Had there been a 4th day I'd have definitely worn it.  .... jeans. I brought a pair in case there was opportunity to change before going out at night. My plan was to just toss them on with one of the silk blouses.  ... navy print AT Legacy blouse: brought it just in case I felt like wearing that instead, with the dress slacks again. These blouses take up zero room in the luggage.  ... a long black ribbed cardigan Things I learned:  1) Women there wear dresses a LOT. So that's awesome, and I'm going to get use out of my new dresses!  2) I also saw a lot of dark wash jeans -- mostly trouser cut. No skinnies. High end, premium dark wash, nearly black, with no fading, and in a cut like dress slacks are totally acceptable.  3) Jackets/blazers are okay, but not necessary. Cardigans: better. My funky blazer was fine though.