https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:46:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-506422 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:57:03 +0000 DragonflyJane 506422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great post &amp; really helpful - I'm going away in 2 months &amp; am already planning a small capsule wardrobe to cover our 3 week trip. I'm taking notes &amp; learning from the master! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-506227 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:40:03 +0000 Ornella 506227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks anne </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-506224 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:36:35 +0000 anne 506224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella - welcome back. Lovely hat! Packing info very interesting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-506219 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:31:14 +0000 Ornella 506219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a very pear person and have grown to like skinnies more than any other style at the moment. I also mostly wear them with longer tops. Do you have some nice waterfall cardigan? A good one in neutral color might be all the outerwear you'll need in May. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505537 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:28:23 +0000 Susanna 505537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Ornella! The post answered my question on jeans in Italy, however now I must ponder leaving home my most flattering pair of bootcut because they are too long for walking shoes. I see you struggled with this issue, too...would you opt for straightleg or skinny? I feel better in skinny but they require my tops to be longer and I'm a slight pear......grrrr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505487 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:30:08 +0000 Ornella 505487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susanna, after reading your post I have remembered reading <strong><a href="http://smallnotebook.org/2011/04/07/add-classic-style-to-the-small-wardrobe">-- this one --</a></strong> on another blog. I hope it'll give you some ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505406 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:53:15 +0000 Susanna 505406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this post, and so helpful. I am going to Europe in a few months, already very stressed about packing in one suitcase. Not sure what to bring and what to buy there (Italy). Some of my most comfortable shoes are Ziera short boots - too warm for May? Are jeans acceptable in Italy? If I were going before March, I would copy your packing to a T! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505343 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:51:37 +0000 Sveta 505343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to have you back, Ornella- happy New Year!<br /> Thanks for this post: I have a trip to Europe in a couple of months and already planning my travel capsule. Tour practical tips are very valuable for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505317 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:59:30 +0000 Ornella 505317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfits I wore are all variations of the one seen in my old thread (you can check it <strong><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/look-what-i-won-and-wore-to-pick-up-my-award-">here</a></strong>).</p> <p>I am attaching the photo of my outerwear, as it happens it was taken in (cough cough) Holland where we stopped for a day on the way back home :-)</p> <p>@Lynn, yes, I was in boots all the time. They were perfect for winter and both happen to be from Clarkes (shown <strong><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-lemming-ing-in-the-new-boots-x-2">here</a></strong>). Shorter pair is particularly comfortable and warm, so I wore them most of the time.</p> <p>@Sylvie, I love the term 'clothing fatigue' I think I enjoy the fact I feel different just changing accessories that I didn't suffer from that. Plus, I was spending most of my time outside, so playing with hats and scarves kept things interesting for me.</p> <p>@Makrame, I think I'm with you regarding the type of pants for my next trip ;-)</p> <p>@Aida, LOL - I am firmly on advanced level of Packing Tetris </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-505007 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:08:44 +0000 Aida 505007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Ornella! It looks like this round of Packing Tetris wasn't too difficult </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504752 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:17:21 +0000 Sylvie 504752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have your packing down to a science. I found that with my small packing capsule I got tired of wearing the same things over and over again.</p> <p>How did you avoid clothing fatigue with only 4-5 tops? Is mixing the tops with different scarves what helped you feel like it was a different outfit? (that trick wouldn't work for me because I'd need to take the scarf off indoors) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504744 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:08:05 +0000 lynn 504744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Your formula actually sounds like something I could do. One question...you walked all the time in boots? What kind? That is always my biggest style issue as I really like running shoes for lots of walking. Not so pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504724 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:33:06 +0000 Makrame 504724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a great travel packing success and I love the photos you have posted so far - they look like a spread from a fashion magazine. :)</p> <p>The pants/hem length issue is the reason I have switched to packing only skinny jeans or pants for travel - seems easier not to worry about the mud, water or snow this way. I know you look great in boot cut jeans so perhaps this won't work for you - but I have decided to switch to the formula of skinny jeans or skinny ponte pants with long shirts+cardigans for travel, with boots or flat oxfords as the weather dictates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504713 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:23:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 504713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Ornella and Happy New Year! Sounds like your packing was perfectly done. How nice for you not to be stressed about whether or not you have the right thing with you. Looking forward to seeing some photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504703 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:12:40 +0000 Jjsloane 504703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! You have certainly conquered the travel capsule and I am furiously taking notes for next winter when we're invited to spend the holidays in Vail with my sister-in-law and husband. </p> <p>Great tips and I'm sure you looked great. Better yet it sounds like you could enjoy your trip and not be bothered with wardrobe issues. I always feel like I forgot a key element or didn't bring what I really wanted to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504697 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:02:38 +0000 Sara L. 504697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading travel capsule posts. Thank you for the detailed description of what you brought and how the items worked out for you. I'm looking forward to applying some of these lessons on my next trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504586 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:58:59 +0000 Suz 504586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SMART idea, Ornella - shop for footwear when you are there. </p> <p>I had to do that in New York early last summer, when my brand new sandals broke irreparably following one of the on/offs for airport security! I was lucky to find a few sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504542 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:22:57 +0000 ButterflyLady 504542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your travel wardrobe sounds fantastic, Ornella - I really must work out my own formulas to make packing easier. Would love to see pics of you in your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504537 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:13:46 +0000 Ornella 504537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie. </p> <p>@Suz, I completely agree, footwear is probably the trickiest part for the holidays with a variety of events/activities. In my case, I was only 'short' of dressier shoes, but since I need new ones anyway I was prepared to shop and I knew where to go if needed. In the end, the ones I saw were so-so but since I didn't need them, I didn't buy them.</p> <p>@Amy, too funny. For the next winter holiday in Europe I prescribe: good puffer coat + layer, layer, layer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504531 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:03:38 +0000 Amy 504531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella! I missed you. So glad to see you're back. I'm impressed with your travel packing. I wish I had had your skill when my husband and I went to Europe last year. While I packed some versatile pieces, I ended up wearing just about everything at once because I didn't bring a coat that was warm enough, lol. I walked around the great fashion capitols of the world dressed like that little boy from "A Christmas Story." So embarrassing!</p> <p>I'm looking forward to hearing more about your travels and outfits! Happy new year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504529 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:57:22 +0000 Suz 504529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, so lovely to hear from you. And what a wonderful holiday dressing report! Love the scarves, too! </p> <p>It sounds as if your formula was practically foolproof! It was so smart to identify your actual needs and go from there. </p> <p>The holidays I find toughest to pack for are those where there will be a wide variety of types of activities /levels of formality. Especially within just a few days. That makes it very challenging, especially in winter, especially for the footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504526 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:53:25 +0000 Angie 504526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to run, but just wanted to chime in quickly to say Welcome Back! And that I missed you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-report-very-happy-with-my-holiday-packing-for-2-weeks-away#post-504518 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:48:04 +0000 Ornella 504518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello everyone and happy 2012!</p> <p>I've missed you - how about quick recap of what I have missed in the meantime? I am looking forward to all the catching up.</p> <p>~</p> <p>I think the fact I've graduated holiday packing has become perfectly clear during my recent holiday. I have managed to get through a little over 2 weeks away with unbelievably small luggage. The reason: I've clearly identified my dressing needs: comfortable, casual clothing suitable for a lot of time spent outside walking in the cold and very little inside; my styling experiments would revolve mainly around the outerwear, so I gave myself the most options there. </p> <p>Just in case, I've had my cobalt blue dress on stand-by as it packs easily as is non-wrinkly, as well as b&amp;w polka dot blouse that was dressy enough for the occasions when I did not want to look to casual, but the rest was this:</p> <p>Clothes (all items marked with * are post-YLF purchases and were the key for the overall success of this experiment):<br /> 3 turtlenecks (black, grey, red)<br /> 1 b&amp;w stripey top<br /> (*) 2 pairs of jeans (bootleg and skinnies)<br /> (*) 1 ponte knit pants for traveling (I don't think I'll travel in anything else again)<br /> (*) 1 long black waterfall cardigan</p> <p>Shoes:<br /> (*) 2 pairs of boots (tall black and mid-calf black)</p> <p>Outerwear:<br /> (*) 1 black puffer coat </p> <p>Other accessories - all matching and interchangeable<br /> hats (red, b&amp;w, striped grey and blue)<br /> scarves (b&amp;w woolen for outerwear, multicolored/rainbow, animal print)<br /> (*) 2 long pendant necklaces (ginormous pearl and heart on a thicker chain)<br /> 1 silver cuff bracelet</p> <p>Extras:<br /> (*) b&amp;w polkadot blouse<br /> (*) cobalt blue dress</p> <p>My dressing formula was super simple and seen before: turtleneck/tee&amp;scarf + jeans + boots + necklace or bracelet, finished off with the cardigan that completed the silhouette and was much needed layer for warmth.</p> <p>As soon as she saw me, my best friend said that I must have lost some weight, to which I had replied that I hadn't and her conclusion was: "Then you are very cleverly dressed!"</p> <p>I have managed to look different whenever I wanted, changing just one part of my dressing formula was enough, but better than anything - and this really IS the key - I had felt different. I knew I had looked pulled together as aimless digging through my luggage has no longer been the case. I had all I needed to make me feel stylish, comfortable, warm and - myself.</p> <p>One thing I will consider doing differently next time, depending on the season, is related to my jeans and something krishnidoux wrote in her early days at the forum - there are times when PPL simply isn't practical. As great as I feel in my long jeans now that we've finally found each other, slightly shorter ones would have been so much better choice as they would not be getting wet or dirty from the pavements or rainy or snowy days. </p> <p>I'm still sorting through many photos and haven't bumped across one share-able in any of the outfits, but I'm attaching photos of the mix'n'match suitcase content so you can see what the fuss is all about. </p>