https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 21:29:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-893755 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:43:39 +0000 hedgiehog 893755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carrie, looks like a good start! I especially like your blazer options. Questions.....will the temps require a coat? Do you own any scarves? You could accessorise and add a bit of contrast and colour.&nbsp;<div>The shoes are my biggest concern when I know I'll be walking all day. Flats do me ok for a day at the mall but would kill my feet on city streets all day.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Congrats on your trip. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to take.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-893743 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:32:06 +0000 carrie 893743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sensible walking shoes... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-893729 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:11:55 +0000 Gaylene 893729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm echoing Caro and Suz on re-thinking footwear and adding a skirt or a dress. I travel with a pair of really comfortable leather walking shoes/shooties/boots (depending on the time of year and location) that I can waterproof and wear every day for at least 8 hours of non-top walking on cobblestones. I also like to take a pair of walking sandals if&nbsp; the weather is warm and I'm near a beach, or a pair of casual sneakers if I'm going to be in the countryside. Then I'd toss in a pair of simple, dressier flats for restaurants and evenings. I've never taken heels or wellies on any of my trips. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-893707 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:56:23 +0000 carrie 893707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We leave on Friday. Thanks for all your comments! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-893307 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:55:36 +0000 Suz 893307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This looks like a great start to your travel capsule. How exciting that you get to see Spain! I really like #7, especially!&nbsp;<br /><br />A couple of questions: When, exactly, is the trip to begin? Would you need a trench or a rainproof coat? If it is possibly going to be wet, you might be uncomfortable in the fleece.&nbsp;<br /><br />Footwear: for me, the ballet flats would be completely unworkable -- but then, I can't wear ballet flats anyway, so take that with a grain of salt. If you can typically wear those, you might be all right. But you'll be on cobblestones and rougher pavement and perhaps on hills -- you might need more supportive shoes. I have the same reservations that Sveta has about the wellies.&nbsp;<br /><br />Ditto Caro on a dressier option. If you are going to be going in churches and such, you may even want to be wearing a modest dress or skirt (long enough and arm/ shoulder covering).&nbsp;<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the packing and let us know what you come up with!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892822 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:31:31 +0000 carrie 892822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I need to figure out something dressier. &nbsp;I have a long black skirt I could bring and some dresses, but I'm not sure how dressy to go. &nbsp;I think someone said dinner is usually dressy?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892814 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:12:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 892814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great outfits - love #7.&nbsp;Do you have any shoes you could walk all day in?&nbsp;<br />Could you swap a pair of the jeans for a dressier pant or skirt?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892812 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:06:19 +0000 Anonymous 892812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd leave the red striped sweater and take a couple pair of good walking shoes with structure to support your feet on all those cobblestones.&nbsp; The blue flats don't look sturdy enough.&nbsp; In madrid, be sure to see the changing of the guard at the Palacio Real. It was once a month I thnk several years ago but is now every Wednesday:<br /><strong>"Changing of the Guard</strong> - For a special treat, visitors can now witness the ceremonial changing of the guard every Wednesday afternoon. A spectacle of 12 guards and 6 horses, change guard from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in a ceremony filled with pomp and pageantry"<br />It was much more elaborate than Buckingham Palace's and involved horse pulled cassions.<br />Don't miss the art galleries.&nbsp; We drug our teen sons there but they still talk about the art.&nbsp; One went back on his own to see more.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892800 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:47:10 +0000 Liz A. 892800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sneakers for walking in! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892772 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:24:09 +0000 Sveta 892772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not sure about wellies. Sure they are waterproof but aren't they hard to walk in for the whole day?<br />How comfortable are heeled oxfords for you? How long you can really walk in them - up and down on the cobblestones? Are they just a going out option?<br />All in all my advice is:take the MOST comfortable shoes you can walk in for 12+ hours without killing your feet and make sure at least one pair is waterproof!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892714 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:20:41 +0000 carrie 892714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I may leave out the pink and red striped sweater. &nbsp;It's not good for layering. &nbsp;The others are nice and thin.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892695 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:01:53 +0000 Sheila 892695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like what you have shown, but it seems like too much clothes. How big is your suitcase? Do you need all those sweaters? I should think two might be enough. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892684 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:47:23 +0000 carrie 892684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 10 days. &nbsp;We rented apartments in Barcelona and Madrid, so I'll have access to a washer and dryer too on part of the trip.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892672 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:33:27 +0000 Mochi 892672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No advice for now--more like I'll be studying YOU! Your list seems good to me. How long did you say you would be traveling? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-spain-lots-of-pics#post-892668 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:29:59 +0000 carrie 892668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi! &nbsp;<br /><br />So I'm trying to come up with a good mix and match wardrobe for Spain. &nbsp;Here is what I came up with:<br /><br />Black, red, and denim skinnies (the red skinnies are reversible - one side red, one side patterned)<br />Red blazer<br />3 graphic tees<br />2 flats, 1 loafer, 1 heeled oxford, 1 wellies<br />small cross body<br />4 pullover sweaters/sweatshirts (striped, gray, red, and white with pink heart)<br />white, blue, and denim button-downs<br />tanks tops for layering/warmth<br />polka dot blouse<br />red/pink stripped sweater<br />Not stylish black fleese jacket<br /><br />So here are some pics of the fashion show to try and figure this out. &nbsp;Some stuff didn't make the final cut. &nbsp;All feedback is welcome!! &nbsp;(Especially on the shoes. &nbsp;I'm very concerned with my feet being uncomfortable with all the walking we'll likely do.)