https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:40:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe/page/2#post-1677063 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:26:30 +0000 Helen11 1677063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. As I mentioned on Manny's thread, I find outer layers more helpful than under layers. Keeping the wind out with a good water and wind proof jacket is most important. Have a wonderful trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe/page/2#post-1676887 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:20:00 +0000 Sal 1676887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look well set up, I love your capsule.</p> <p>My only thought is active wear - will you have a chance to go walking/running/cycling/gymming while on the cruise? &nbsp;If so I would add a pair or two of lycra capri tights and a top or two. &nbsp;</p> <p>I love your moody grey patterned tee and your scarves, and I think you will be well set for sightseeing and meals. &nbsp;And I suspect to be a few clothing souvenirs:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676884 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:07:17 +0000 Cococat 1676884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What amazing advice I've woken up to! </p> <p>Thank you all so much for your input, the links, the pics you shared...so fabulous.</p> <p>From everything I've read and digested, I think my 12 piece will suffice. For the cold I've got layers such as cashmere tank, tee, merino cardi, jeans, closed shoes, scarf. For the heat I've got 2 light skirts and loose flowy tees and comfy sandals...but I might pack an extra 1 or 2 tees in lighter colours (which means I will break my 12 piece rule..ugh). I do have a light puffer vest but I think that it will take up too much room in my luggage and I feel I have enough cashmere/wool to keep warm if needed. I definitely have a good waterproof jacket with hood and will pack a fold up brolly.</p> <p></p> <p>I might have a look at some of the heattech things from Uniqlo. The tees are on sale for $9.90. <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/au/store/women/innerwear-lounge/heattech.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqlo.com/au/store.....ttech.html</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676875 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 01:57:27 +0000 Jaime 1676875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am following carefully. The most important thing for me to remember is that it rains in the summer in other places. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676843 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 01:01:09 +0000 Brooklyn 1676843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you have a great time Coco. The capsule is lovely. I would heed the advice and take plenty of layers because I think we are acclimatised differently to Europeans. It is 21 here today and, just like you, I feel quite cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676805 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 23:48:11 +0000 Tanya 1676805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The capsule itself is gorgeous, I love the many asymmetrical pieces.&nbsp; I would listen to the wise advice you have already been given regarding layering and temperature, and perhaps pack a sweater or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676766 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:58:17 +0000 Elizabeth P 1676766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gut reaction when I read this was that it seemed a little heavy, both in weight and colour, for the summer.&nbsp; You've got some great advice and tips, not much more I can add.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>But I just have to say that today, here, June 9, it was 12 freaking degrees.&nbsp; 12.&nbsp; Cold for your winter, and it's supposed to be almost summer!!</p> <p>Sigh.</p> <p>Have a WONDERFUL trip!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676755 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:49:01 +0000 Carole 1676755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I would chime in to give you my two cents as I've just returned from our 2 week European trip; 1 week on a Danube River boat cruise and another week before and after the trip in Munich and Budapest. My tips would be..</p> <p>The most important and most used item was my lightweight waterproof rain jacket. It rained heavy one day of our trip while we were out on an excursion but this jacket kept me dry. The weather ranged from mild and pleasant temps, light drizzle, rain to muggy and hot. I wore this jacket most days we were touring and carried an umbrella in my tote.</p> <p>Bring layers..tanks tees, with light sweaters/jackets, comfortable closed toed walking shoes/sneaks. I brought two skirts (midi &amp; knee length) to wear when it was super warm or for dinner. </p> <p>I realize the temps might be cooler coming from the north but by the time you get close to Budapest be prepared for hot and muggy.</p> <p>Shopping tip- save the souvenier shopping for the big market on the Pest side of the river. We could've saved lots by shopping exclusively there.</p> <p>We had a wonderful trip...I hope you will too. Bonus pics of all the fountain pictures we took along the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676743 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:37:06 +0000 Gaylene 1676743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Temperature is so hard to predict. The average temperature in the BC Interior ranges from 23-27C in the summer, but there are always fluctuations. A few summers ago, I was in Osoyoos when the temperature was a sweltering 40C+ (104F+). I saw a heavily sweating man walking towards me in a flannel shirt and heavy pants. He and his wife were on their first trip to Canada and had packed winter-weight clothes. What he had on was his lightest outfit! </p> <p>And Suz is right. Central Europe can have some blisteringly hot days, especially in cities, where the sun reflects off of the stone walls and streets. But it's equally true that the same places can have some unseasonably cool, wet weather in the summer so I always pack a wind/waterproof layer and a scarf just to be on the safe side. </p> <p>Shopping is always an option, of course, but it can be hard to do in an unfamiliar city, especially if your stopover is brief. In reality, it rarely works unless you are staying put for a few days and enjoy shopping as part of your overall travel experience--or you are OK with slogan-embellished sweatshirt from the local tourist haunt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676734 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:31:11 +0000 Angie 1676734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Gaylene and Suz, and have lived in Europe. The weather turns overnight! You need to pack layers, and for both cool, warm and hot weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>We were in Europe for a month in June a year ago. Everything from <b>daytime highs </b>of <b>15 to 32 degrees</b>. And I wore ALL my stuff over and over again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676709 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:58:08 +0000 Suz 1676709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the other thing I think I was thinking....central Europe is different from Belgium, the Netherlands, and northern France -- it is more like central US in temperatures there. Not quite as extreme, for sure, but definitely warmer than England!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Layers are clearly key here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676666 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:13:38 +0000 JamC 1676666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a river cruise last early August from Bucharest to Budapest. The days off the boat seeing the sights were very warm to hot. I would be prepared for a lot of city walking in the heat. I am not sure the weight of the skirts but suggest a pair of light weight trousers for sight seeing. And at least one short sleeve top for days. My theory is no duplication; it is better to have one thing that works for each weather possibility. If it's hot I will wear X, if cool I will wear Y. Have fun on your cruise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676650 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 20:58:55 +0000 Elle 1676650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your capsule - both the size and the color palate. &nbsp; I always travel with black and dark colors - they don't show the dirt and are easy to dress up. &nbsp;I think you should be fine with what you have planned and if you need anything else, you will be within reach of stores.</p> <p>My one suggestions is to take a lightweight packable down vest. They take up very little room, are great on airplanes and easy to layer over your sweater. &nbsp; I have a cheap uniqlo one like this</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/women-s-ultra-light-down-vest-173349.html?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pla&amp;utm_term=173349-09-002-000&amp;gclid=CNqRwOPqm80CFYdlfgod284BDA">http://www.uniqlo.com/us/produ.....e&#038;utm</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676605 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:32:10 +0000 Anonymous 1676605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene gives excellent advice. I freeze in the summer in much of Europe and always take a black cashmere pullover. It is often the most used item that I bring, but prepare to dress in layers. Another thing that can be very handy is silk long underwear separates ( long bottoms and long sleeved top). It an add warmth under an outfit if needed and can be used as pjs and takes up very little room. I use my trench as a robe if needed. Leggings might replace the silk bottoms. Heat is often off by a certain date so no heat even if it is cold. There may also not be air-confitioning in places that seldom need it. But you can always go shopping.<br /> Remember that what you wear on the plane counts toward your total outfits. More than once we have had to sit for hours in a plane on the ground with no air conditioning, so layers can be needed there too. I usually wear a silk black tank under a sleeved shirt ( usually sheer and patterned) under a light jacket or cardigan and possibly a trench or utility coat over that for air travel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676583 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:44:30 +0000 Vildy 1676583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a great looking travel wardrobe there - and lots of good advice to regard the weather. I looked up the website for the Camilla store because I'd never seen a scarf like the one you have. WoW.&nbsp; I don't think I've ever seen the like of such maximally patterned clothes. They have Dolce and Gabbana beat by a mile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676562 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:59:54 +0000 jenanded 1676562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS you will be in some of the biggest cities in the world and yes they sell clothes! Toiletries for that manner too. So you can always pick something up if needed... personally apart from 1 or max 2 lighter or brighter tanks or tees i think you are more than good to go imho... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676555 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:53:41 +0000 Suz 1676555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great advice, <b>Gaylene</b>, and what great illustrations on the Vivienne files! I wish my capsules looked so cohesive!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676553 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:51:57 +0000 jenanded 1676553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coco I am a fellow aussie so hearing you. First time I took a light but still wool black carla zampatti suit because the temps were the same - ha! I genuinely think I got heat stroke. Having said that now I take a silk thermal tank, the CR wool cardi, light water resistant jacket with the weight and colour level of the wardrobe you have here. With 1 or 2 light coloured ts, I can go across the weathers - a bit chilly on goes the cami, cardi, scarf. When warm the skirt and lighter tee. Your shoes will work. Oh and I have done 3mths in Europe with hand luggage so know that combo works. And for some reason things don't get as stinky as they do here in our humidity so you don't need a lot of stuff. Sounds a brilliant trip.and this is a very stylish wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676526 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:13:35 +0000 rachylou 1676526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ye-es, I'd be packing one of my stuffable sweater weight puffers... It's like SF - 'coldest winter I ever spent was summer in SF.' </p> <p>!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676495 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:25:51 +0000 Gaylene 1676495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From my experience travelling in Northern/Central Europe both Suz and Angie could be right. Average temperatures don't help if there is a heat wave or a extended cool/rainy spell during your trip. </p> <p>I almost always travel with a VERY small carryon and found the key to managing these fluctuations is through layering. My approach is to start with two outfits: one skirt-based and one pant-based. I use my skirt-based outfit as my hot weather alternative so will pair it with walking sandals/tank top/short sleeve top/light sweater or jacket combinations. My pants outfit is walking shoes or boots/short-sleeve top/long-sleeve shirt/cashmere cardigan/rainwear outer combination.</p> <p>Then, depending on activities and space, I might throw in an extra pant, or dress, or dressy top and dressy shoe, or whatever, but these pieces are just nice-to-have. As long as all the items in my two core outfits work together, I can cover almost any temperature and occasion by mixing and layering.</p> <p>Generally I try to keep the colors in my skirt combinations on the lighter side and the pant combinations on the darker side. That gives me some visual relief so I'm not always wearing black. </p> <p>My formula works well for me and I've travelled everywhere from Norway to Italy with just a carryon. The hottest temperatures I've ever encountered during July and August were, oddly enough, Paris and Budapest. Both cities were having a heat wave at the time and were sweltering in 100F temperatures. Like Suz, I've also experienced colder than normal summer weather in London and wore five layers just to keep warm!</p> <p>ETA: These examples from The Vivienne Files are a good illustration of the concept:</p> <p><a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2013/12/petrol-black-and-white-six-pack-for.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theviviennefiles.co.....k-for.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2013/12/petrol-black-and-white-twelve-pack-for.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theviviennefiles.co.....k-for.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com/2013/12/petrol-black-and-whiteuncertain-weather.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theviviennefiles.co.....ather.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676490 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:11:03 +0000 Suz 1676490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think. Assuming your raincoat has enough heft. You can layer for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another thought -- the tees or a silk shirt or two take up basically NO ROOM in a suitcase and weigh zilch. So you can always stuff an extra or two in. If it does turn out to be hot, you will want to be able to change tops out more frequently or launder.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676481 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:46:13 +0000 Maneera 1676481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love your capsule, Coco. Sooooo glad you're going to do this trip!!!! </p> <p>Now all these comments about weather have me worried. I have a trip planned myself in July.....better ask the forum for their wisdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676456 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:52:42 +0000 Cococat 1676456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please weigh in our Northern European friends. </p> <p>I was feeling such a smarty pants with my 12 piece capsule too. Ha!&nbsp; </p> <p>Although, if I take my cashmere cami, and a short sleeved thermal (which I have because it's SO COLD here in Oz!), I could be covered for both scenarios with everything else I have...don't you think??????</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676440 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:34:46 +0000 Suz 1676440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HA!! <b>Angie'</b>s worried you'll be <b>COLD</b> and I am worried you will be too <b>WARM</b>!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>And the truth is, when I went to England as a 20-something in June, I froze my bum off. I had no idea it was so chilly there in summer!!&nbsp;</p> <p>That's another thing I'm not really bearing in mind -- that 20 degrees does not always feel the same. In the damp air it may feel much cooler.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I think <b>Angie</b> has a point about layering. Hmmm. Maybe our Northern European friends can weigh in... &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676430 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:23:57 +0000 Cococat 1676430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no Angie....do you think it could be cold? We're leaving on July 2nd. I will be packing a 100% cashmere cami which keeps my body very warm under clothes. Maybe I should take a thermal undergarment so I can layer over. </p> <p>I just checked the 14 day forecast and the weather is almost identical to here. I <i>should</i> be ok...</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676423 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:18:05 +0000 Cococat 1676423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I thought you'd have a chuckle at my "it's winter here and 20 degrees and I feel cool" comments!! I can't even imagine zero degrees. I've never experienced anything like it. </p> <p>With my 12 piece capsule (which I'm yet to test in my suitcase, but I think should be OK), I thought I would have a little room to buy a couple of things in Europe, or Singapore on the way over. </p> <p>I'm actually quite excited about the idea of taking so few things. My suitcase is usually full of things I don't wear. I did a watered down version of this when I went to Bali in Feb, but this is the real deal now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676415 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:11:29 +0000 Angie 1676415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Your Mum is generous, and good to hear that she has recovered so well from her stroke.</p> <p>As lovely as this capsule is, I worry about you being cold on the cruise. First of all, it's <i>on the water</i>. And second of all -<i> it's Northern Europe</i>. The weather can change in an instant. When are you leaving?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676401 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:01:33 +0000 Suz 1676401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Yes -- that's hilarious...your "winter" is my "summer" -- seriously!! We do get hot and humid here for a few weeks a year -- up into the 30s with high humidity and it can feel like 40 and I don't have AC -- but these very hot days are possible for about 8 weeks of the year at most and usually alternate with periods of about 25 degree, not too humid, and sunny weather. </p> <p>Summer. I <b>LOVE</b> it. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think because my climate is so grey and wintery/ cold for so much of the year, 25 degrees feels warm and extremely pleasant. But &nbsp;quite apart from temps, there is also a "summer" quality to the light that in my mind, at least, demands lighter, brighter clothing. This may be unique to me and purely psychological -- a way of dealing with our northern climate. But honestly, I had to get serious about this because "spring" temperatures here pass for coldest winter in other places (sometimes 0 centigrade) -- we don't really get warm weather until May or June here at all and still need boots and mitts and hats and puffers well into March most years. Yet the <b>light</b> has changed. So I had to buy some lighter coloured woollen and cashmere sweaters to get me over this hump time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway...my point is...black is an excellent fallback and if you enjoy wearing it you will be happy in it. For me, to wear mostly black/ grey in summer light on a constant basis feels seasonally off -- but I recognize this is personal. And again, I'd run warm in the specific items you are bringing at those temps, but then again, I am used to extreme cold, not extreme heat.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676381 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:35:33 +0000 Cococat 1676381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know Suz, it's a trip of a life time for me. </p> <p>Thank you for your great advice. We start in Amsterdam and finish in Budapest. I've checked the weather and I'm told that the days are 20-25 degrees C and around 13-15 degree nights, with high chance of rain. </p> <p>It's Winter here and the days are 20-25 (26 today) and nights can go down to 10 (but rarely). I'm thinking that it will be like our weather here. I've been wearing jackets and light wool jumpers because 20 degrees feels cool to me. </p> <p>I'm wondering if I should swap out the black tee or shirt with some colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-12-piece-travel-wardrobe#post-1676373 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:20:53 +0000 Suz 1676373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous capsule, Coco! Love it! And how amazing that you get to do this trip!&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you experimented with putting it into your bags yet?&nbsp;</p> <p>And have you checked the long range for the area you'll be travelling to? I am concerned that these items might be on the warm side, depending where you are going, of course. I know European summers can be unpredictable...but they are still summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, the colour palette is dark, which is practical and easily dresses up and down, but again depending on weather might feel seasonally heavy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Footwear choices look excellent and love your bag ideas. Scarves definitely add some fun and I love the idea of tube skirt to be dressed up and down as needed. Gorgeous asymmetrical sweaters.&nbsp; </p>