https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 04:10:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule#post-714110 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:49:38 +0000 Sylvie 714110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies. It was so much fun putting the capsule together - I just started pulling things out of my wardrobe and throwing them on the bed.</p> <p>@bj111: LOL, I'm not sure I'm looking forward to any more shopping. I feel almost shopped out.</p> <p>@Suz: I'm really excited about the jacket. I waterproofed it yesterday and I'm going to wear it tomorrow!</p> <p>@JulieJohn: It's so hard to find nice t-shirts. I'm down to two, one of which is a perfectly ordinary Ann Taylor t-shirt. It just happened to be from the one "perfect run" as the t-shirt has maintained its shape and color after being washed multiple times. If I was smart, I would have bought one of every color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule#post-713761 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:59:07 +0000 JulieJohn 713761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvie, thanks for the follow-up. I have a similar wardrobe hole for what I call t-shirts with "that something special." It might be a print, an embellishment, or an unusual cut or fabric, but I'll know it when I see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule#post-713755 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:55:29 +0000 Suz 713755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thinking on all this, Sylvie. And the bonus is that you got your fab leather jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule#post-713690 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:32:34 +0000 bj1111 713690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great analysis of use.</p> <p>on the plus side, you've identified a couple of possible holes to fill. mmm...shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-on-canada-trip-capsule#post-713246 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:41:28 +0000 Sylvie 713246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the curious, here's how <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-travel-capsule">the capsule</a> worked out:</p> <p>It was really hot the whole time I was there so I didn't need my cardigans or a denim jacket. However, the flight on the way back was freezing! and I was so so glad I had a cardigan and scarf in my hand baggage. Also the trip consisted mostly of visiting family where I wouldn't end up wearing shoes inside the house or going on very long walks, so flat, practical footwear was required. </p> <p>I wore:</p> <p>Brown silk sleeveless tank (once and I had to force it)<br /> Purple v-neck t-shirt (MVP)<br /> Black v-neck t-shirt (MVP)<br /> Blue halogen skirt (1x)<br /> Skinny BF Jeans (MVP - so glad I had cropped instead of regular jeans)<br /> 3/4 Leggings for Plane (2x)<br /> Blue/Teal Desigual dress and black belt that goes with it (1x)<br /> Another teal/blue dress (1x and I threw it out after)<br /> Black/white dress (3x)<br /> Navy blue/white dress for plane (&gt;2x - also thrown on top of nightgown in public spaces)<br /> Black silk v-neck 3/4 sleeve cardigan (only worn on plane)<br /> Grey Metallic flat shoes (everyday)<br /> Animal print heeled "gold" shoes (1x because we only went out to dinner once)<br /> Bright multicolor scarf (lifesaver on plane ride back)<br /> Silver belt (MVP)<br /> Red/orange striped top (2x)<br /> Blue shoulder bag (MVP since it was my only purse)</p> <p>I did NOT wear:</p> <p>Mauve ruffled knit top (should have taken this out once I added the cropped jeans into the capsule)<br /> Green cardigan (was too warm)<br /> Old Navy Denim Jacket (was too warm)</p> <p>I did so much lounging around various houses that a t-shirt + cropped jeans was really the most comfortable outfit to wear. If I had more casual knit tops, I would have removed my dressy ruffled top and silk tank. If I wanted to go lightweight, I could have removed the blue skirt and the teal/blue dress I ended up tossing. I don't regret bringing the extra cardigans and denim jacket because weather can be unpredictable.</p> <p>I'm happy with how my trip capsule worked out. It showed me where I have one wardrobe hole. I have relegated most of my t-shirts to loungewear as they no longer make me feel fab. However, I could still use at least 2 more or knit tops made of t-shirt material with an interesting cut or design details. </p>