https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:01:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1987192 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:44:16 +0000 Christina F. 1987192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Barbara Diane! Me too.</p> <p>bj1111, bringing the one coat was perfect. The only rainy day was Christmas Eve, and we stayed in because everyone came to us that night. There wasn’t even a lot of fog blocking or view of the bay most days, which is unusual. Very clear and bright.</p> <p>That said, our bedroom was the coldest area of the house at night. I wished I’d had one more heavy sweatshirt or something to wear, though my Gap hoodie fulfilled most of my need there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1987187 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:35:03 +0000 bj1111 1987187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>how did the coat situation work out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1987180 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:21:15 +0000 Barbara Diane 1987180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad your travel wardrobe worked and had the options you needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1987148 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:16:52 +0000 Christina F. 1987148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have many pictures since my husband’s grandparents’ didn’t have a full length mirror in an area of the house accessible to me. But the capsule worked well - too many options really but that was okay. I wanted options because I only got a sense on the ground of how the California family dresses for occasions. The memorial service outfit worked great. This one pic was on Christmas Eve, when we had 16 for dinner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984375 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:51:24 +0000 Christina F. 1984375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>karen, the fit is very similar to the Chelsea boots - the new ones are roomy, though maybe slightly less so. Good for high volume foot or inserts/orthotics. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The LOFT velvet top is one of my favorite pieces. And thanks for the weather report!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984369 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:37:06 +0000 karen13 1984369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those new Born boots. How is the fit different from the Chelsea’s? And I covet the velvet LOFT top. You will have a wonderful trip - here’s to safe travels and R&amp;R. I’m just finished a short visit to SF and it has been gorgeous. One night of rain, but mostly upper 50s and sunny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984301 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:39:46 +0000 Christina F. 1984301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Alicewonderland, the flats would be so much lighter. I have to think about it some more. I'm still undecided. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Taylor, the rainiest day of my ten-day stay still looks like Christmas, then maybe Dec 26. We may go for a walk on Christmas, and I am working from the family house on Dec 26, so I think I can safely forego the rain gear. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks, Joy!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>THESE boots (early Xmas gift) turn out to be even more comfortable than my Chelsea boots, and I'm tempted to switch, but the color makes them less versatile. Also, the black ones are waterproof, but I can wear the blue sneakers on wet days. Hmm. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984204 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:11:18 +0000 Anonymous 1984204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely festive items. Have fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984133 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:47:35 +0000 taylor 1984133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your travel casual looks good. I am heading out that way too so I am watching the weather like a hawk:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984090 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:35:39 +0000 Christina F. 1984090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>kellygirl, the weather looks nice! Can't wait. My puffer with a sweater underneath should be fine for Monterey.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've created a find of my scarf, and added a find of my new hat. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1984005 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:56:56 +0000 kellygirl 1984005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been pretty mild this last week and it appears to be more of the same for the next. (My A/C paving buddy has worknscheduled for the next week so I’ve got a pretty good in on the weather—lol!) Monterey does skew a little cooler so layers will be good for down there otherwise I think your capsule looks great. You’re going to fit right in—extra styishly tho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983991 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:20:17 +0000 Alicewonderland 1983991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your capsule looks good. Don’t switch out the sneakers with flats, the sneakers are great. You’ll probably be fine at point lobos with the puffer, just wear layers underneath and a good hat. The light raincoat is a good idea just in case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983980 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:52:02 +0000 Christina F. 1983980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I prefer it too! I'll monitor the extended forecast before I make my final decision, though. Right now, the only really rainy day appears to be Christmas itself. The blue rain jacket is very light and small if I decide I need it as a backup.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983970 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:10:37 +0000 Angie 1983970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the short black puffer. Looks more fashionable. Rest of the capsule looks great too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983959 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:50:34 +0000 Christina F. 1983959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>suntiger, I’d love to go, but my in laws are planning this overnight, and I have no idea whether they plan on it or have allowed time. It seems like something they would want us all to do, though. I work in fundraising and my org shares a lot of donors, so I’m always looking at the aquarium’s annual reports. It looks wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983940 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:45:07 +0000 Anonymous 1983940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Point Lobos, and you must also go to the Monterrey Aquarium The purple coat sounds like a winner to me, and love the earrings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983933 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:25:57 +0000 Christina F. 1983933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks rachylou. I will definitely have a hat either way, even if I don’t have a rain coat. I need one at this end of the trip. Thanks for the heads up too - I really loathe wind in my ears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983856 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:58:04 +0000 rachylou 1983856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...I’d personally want a hat/hood for the coast. It’s the wind more than the rain that gets me. If I’m really going out in rain, I wear my $20 rain suit from the hardware store. I just loathe wet knees... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983696 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:33:15 +0000 Christina F. 1983696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Sara, </b>to be honest, I live in NYC and it's an umbrella culture... not rain gear. This is why I was willing to go without the rain jacket.</div><div><br /></div><div>That said, if it rains when I'm hiking to Point Lobos, I would want a jacket with a hood. The weather is looking to be nice that day, but I'm going to keep an eye on it. The rain jacket I remembered is so light that it won't be much trouble to bring it. There's never more than a 50% chance of any rain on the days I'm supposed to be there, though I'm sure that will mean at least some rain.&nbsp; </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983686 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:19:15 +0000 Sara L. 1983686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have some really fun festive pieces that I think will be great for your trip.&nbsp; Honestly, I don't even own a rain jacket - light or otherwise, so my advice is to just not plan to be outside if it rains. It sounds like you don't really have plans to be outdoors anyway (except for the light hiking) so the light jacket you're planning on taking should be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983628 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:47:33 +0000 Christina F. 1983628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj1111 - thank you, and I return the kind wishes for the season!</p> <p>I wish I could borrow but I think everyone is too much smaller than me. I think I can bring a very lightweight one instead and and layer under. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983622 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:35:02 +0000 bj1111 1983622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, you have some fab festive pieces. The penguin earrings and the reindeer striped shirt made me laugh and covet at the same time.</p> <p>I hear you on striking a balance between optimum and fun, luggage weight and health. I would go with the one you have. If you absolutely need something, borrow or buy.</p> <p>Cheering you on to a good reset this holiday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983591 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:18:36 +0000 Christina F. 1983591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Well, I DO want to bring the optimal coat, but I also am not feeling like wearing gear right now. Maybe it doesn't feel festive to me?<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div> I realize the optimal coat IS better, even if it is gear, and I'll probably come around to that in the end... I just don't wanna and need to talk myself into being sensible. :P<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>I could bring the puffer and just the shell from the purple coat, but I wouldn't wear both on the plane, so I'm back to the packing problem. The puffer IS packable and light but of course still takes up space. That's what I did for Spain last month, though, and it was the perfect solution.</div><div><br /> </div><div>ETA: I know my husband will get by with his black fleece jacket and one pair of dark sneakers. (His Goretex raincoat leaks and I told his parents to get him a new one for Christmas, so he won't bother bringing anything for rain.) Kind of envy him right now. He's an Eagle Scout, but I obsess way more over being prepared for occasions and weather!<br /> </div></p> <p>ETA again - I apologize for asking for advice and then being contrary about it. I suspected I did need a raincoat though I don’t want to take it, and JAileen is right to point it out (thank you!). I have a very lightweight one that’s not too warm but can layer over something warm; I’m also thinking about adding a casual light hoodie as an extra layer. I may bring that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983586 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:12:38 +0000 JAileen 1983586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s *supposedly* the rainy season. Your trip is ten days, and the forecast only goes out seven days. I guess you like to live dangerously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983580 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:08:18 +0000 Christina F. 1983580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I really don't want a second coat, so I'd have to bring the tri-climate coat instead, JAileen. It would be more versatile, but less fun to wear than the black puffer. I have to think about bringing presents to and from. Though my bag does expand, but I also need it to be as light as possible because of my physical issues, so it's a delicate balance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983577 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:03:07 +0000 JAileen 1983577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your travel capsule looks good. But I would take a rain jacket with a hood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-festive-travel-capsule#post-1983575 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:54:25 +0000 Christina F. 1983575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I'm off to California later this week - to the Bay Area, for 10 nights. Activities include rather casual holiday celebrations (nice top and jeans okay), a memorial service for which I've been told to wear bright colors, and some light hiking, including an overnight in Monterey/Carmel to go to Point Lobos. I will also be teleworking from for two days after Christmas, and will want to be as casual and comfortable as possible for those days. I expect to be dining in the family home most </p> <p> nights, except when my in laws take us to Point Lobos. </p> </div><div><br /></div><div>-I tried to pack in a variety of festive items. I need to feel festive right now. It hasn't been the best Christmas season, but Christmas is usually a time when I recharge and reset my emotions (yeah, I know that's the opposite of most folks). <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-We've discussed the memorial service outfit before in a separate post. I am going to wear the pink and red houndstooth sweater, likely with the velvet jeans.</div><div><br /></div><div>-I think I'm settled on just bringing one jacket. Lows in the mid-40's overnight, and high's in the high 50's during the day. Some rain, for which a shell would probably be better, but I'd rather not deal with a second coat. . My other option is a purple tri-climate coat (so a fleece jacket and a weather resistant shell than can be worn separately or together). I am doing more family stuff than sightseeing,&nbsp; which will mean I will be in a car rather than walking in the elements, except when we hike. ETA - per advice below, I remembered I have a very lightweight rain jacket I can bring; added custom Find below. I'd have to layer under it though. Switched in the polar bear sweater below for extra festive warmth, and accordingly switched out a casual striped top.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Shoe choices can't really change - these are the most comfortable for my back issues. I may switch out the gold sneakers for metallic flats, but they'd be inside only shoes (or house-car-destination shoes). This will depend partly on how well a dress shoe Superfeet insole I expect to receive today works. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-I usually pack a dress just in case, but I think I can dress up enough with what I have here.</div><div><br /></div><div>-I will probably wear the Bowie tee, black cardigan, dark blue jeans and the chelsea boots on the plane. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /> -Not shown - festive red plaid blanket scarf (no find), sleep tee and leggings, layering cami, various other sparkly jewelry.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty happy with this but appreciate feedback on the outerwear situation, and whether I need warmer layers.<br /></div></p>