https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:45:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1110271 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 01:17:33 +0000 Freckles 1110271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One tip I got from a travel website that worked like a charm&nbsp;for me last summer was to bring a placemat from home and use it in your hotel room to dump everything on. &nbsp;No more forgetting/losing things in the room when you pack up to move on.<br />I only lost one &nbsp;thing on the trip and that was going through security in the Dublin airport so all was good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1110176 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:15:33 +0000 Mo 1110176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always, wear your bulkiest stuff while traveling, so you don't have to pack it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1110081 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:10:02 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1110081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My trip will be 10 days, in cold climates, with access to a washer/dryer at least some of the time but not all. My main problem for winter trips is to fit enough warm clothes and shoes into the luggage, along with Christmas gifts etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109722 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:51:30 +0000 Mander 1109722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm off to Germany this weekend to meet up with my aunt, so I've been working on what to pack. Everything will be pretty casual, I think, but I'm still debating whether to pack a dress or skirt. We'll be gone for about a week and I'm trying to keep it light enough to fit in a medium sized backpack. Quite the challenge! So far my thoughts are:</p> <p>Burgundy sweatshirt, grey ponte knit skinny trousers, black and white cardigan, grey long sleeved tee, chambray shirt, possibly black skinny jeans, grey boots. I need a few other items in order to stretch this out but I haven't decided which ones yet.</p> <p>I'd like to take only one or possibly two pairs of shoes, but my good jeans are all hemmed for heels and the boots I want to take are fairly flat. The skinny jeans I have are not that great because they slide down my rear all the time but they would at least look ok tucked into my boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109383 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:28:07 +0000 E 1109383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My general travel capsule formula is 3 bottoms (in 2 different styles, all 3 neutrals but can be different neutrals), 4-5 tops (variety of colours and patterns and cuts, doesn't matter if they go together, as long as they all work with the bottoms, I usually include at least one with buttons down the front because they're very remixable), 3 toppers (either neutrals or colours, as long as they coordinate with everything else, at least 2 are cardigans since they can also be worn buttoned up alone), and 2-3 shoes. That includes my travel outfit, so not everything gets packed in my backpack, and I always wear a pashmina-style scarf on travel day too (and the biggest shoes).</p> <p>That's similar to what you're doing; I'd recommend another topper vs top if you enjoy layering, because I usually end up wearing a topper almost every day, so if I only have 2 that's what's most visible&nbsp;in pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109276 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:24:37 +0000 Dee 1109276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to visit family/friends&nbsp;for two weeks at Christmas. My capsule will probably be similar to yours, but I'll probably replace one of the bottoms with leggings and add two tunics/dresses for travel/lounging. Shoes usually include one pair boots, Converse, and one pair flats to be dressed up or down.</p> <p>Not sure if this will be helpful for you, but my solution to the mix and matching problem is to bring generally neutral tops (black, white, grey)&nbsp;and bottoms (jeans, cords), and combine that with&nbsp;a handful&nbsp;colorful or patterned&nbsp;toppers (jacket, cardi, sweater) and scarves&nbsp;or vice versa, so they all go with each other. It's a little less exciting, but as&nbsp;much as I like my colored cords, I find thay they&nbsp;are much harder to match with limited space&nbsp;in a travel capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109229 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:42:43 +0000 Shirley 1109229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went away for 4 days during thanksgiving. I had one pair of jeans and one pair of corduroy. 4 long sleeved tops, one cashmere hoodie, one Jean jacket and one puffer. Temperature ranged from 32 to 72F. I layered a lot.for coldest day I had cashmere hoodie, jean jacket and puffer on. Also one pair of taupe ankle boots and one pair of black tennis. Jeans are dark indigo and cords are cream colored. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109213 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:34:57 +0000 Elizabeth P 1109213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm heading to stay with my mother for the holidays... I always over pack. We will be taking two cars as dh and I don't always get the same days off, and have family in different cities, so we can be a bit independent. Also means another car for my siblings who fly. So no issues with space! I'd like to be a bit more careful this time though, with my rediscovered interest in clothes. </p> <p>Great board MaryK. I also have a capsule board, and hadn't see many of your pins. For anyone interested, mine is <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elizabethpugh13/capsules-and-articles/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/eliza.....-articles/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109179 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:06:15 +0000 Suz 1109179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm packing soon! I have one short trip on Monday (about a week), followed by another the next week.&nbsp;</p> <p>But my destinations and activities will be quite different -- so I'll pack quite differently as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>One trip is a city trip. I'll need a variety of footwear because I will be walking a lot but also want to look good for some theatre and dinner outings. I'll need some dressier clothes, as well as some warm clothes for long days outdoors on the streets walking and sightseeing. And since we're travelling partly by car and partly by plane, I'll need some very easy, comfy pieces that won't stretch or bag out. I will attempt a mix and match capsule -- but might end up thinking more in terms of discrete outfits for my varied activities.&nbsp;</p> <p>My other trip is to relatives. The dress will be much more casual and my activities more consistent over the time I am away. For sure I'll come up with a small capsule for that trip. I might only need two footwear options -- possibly only one, depending on weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>Different trips, different needs!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109084 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:47:52 +0000 Caro in Oz 1109084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depends very much on the weather for me &amp; I always take X 3 pairs of shoes/boots or sandals. I find rotating my shoes really stops any foot problems when I'm walking a lot.</p> <p>Great board MK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109050 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:20:50 +0000 minimalist 1109050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What ATLynn said.</p> <p>Plus loungewear/pajamas, if you're staying with family. Unless you're all of the clothing-optional-at-home ilk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1109002 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:46:24 +0000 ATLynn 1109002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How long will your trip be? &nbsp; I'm a carry-on only traveller, so I typically do 1 dress that I can layer with a topper, 2-3 bottoms (knit skirts can roll up tiny), 5-8 tops depending on length of trip&nbsp;(if I need more than that, I'll plan on laundry), and leggings that can be worn with either the dress or longer tops. &nbsp; And 2-3 pair of shoes depending on destination or climate. &nbsp;One for all day walking or navigating special weather, one dressy, and usually a spare pair of flats that can go with anything or are comfy to wear around the house. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As a former very frequent flyer, my biggest tip for travel capsules is to to pack what you already reach for most when you're not traveling. &nbsp;Bring 2-3 of your favorite complete outfits, and then throw in a few other top options that go with those bottoms. &nbsp;Except for special event wear, don't bring things that you think you might like to wear just because you're on vacation. &nbsp;It makes getting dressed so much harder, often things don't mix the way you envision, and you end up packing more than you need. &nbsp;Visiting family is a great time to show off your most fab FFBOs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and if your bottoms are mostly pants/jeans, make sure they're all hemmed to the same length to go with the shoes you're packing.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1108993 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:37:53 +0000 Carla 1108993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another travel capsule fan. Don't think I have any trips until March, but you just never know what life might throw your way.</p> <p>How many days are you planning to be away from home? What will the weather be like? What events are planned? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1108990 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:33:45 +0000 MsMary 1108990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alas, I am homebound this year, but I am always thinking about packing and travel wardrobes.&nbsp; In fact, I even have a Pinterest board devoted to the subject:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mrskpasadena/travel-wardrobe-ideas/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinterest.com/mrskp.....obe-ideas/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1108988 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:30:33 +0000 carter 1108988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always interested in packing capsules! How long will you be gone? I assume you'll have access to washer and dryer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1108969 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:00:05 +0000 Mo 1108969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not at the moment, but I did sort of do a version of winter capsule to bring here to FL, realizing I could not wear most of my Tahoe stuff in this climate. &nbsp;I ended up with 5 pants, 2 boots, and 4 light jackets. &nbsp;About 8 long sleeved tees &amp; tops and 3 light sweaters. &nbsp;For the whole season, mind you. &nbsp;It's working great so far, with most things except for the long sleeved tops and one jacket&nbsp;being worn already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinking-about-a-travel-capsule#post-1108956 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:36:10 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1108956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soon I will need to pack for our holiday trip back to see all the relatives. I was browsing Imogen's website and saw this simple capsule wardrobe which seems like a good place to start: <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2013/02/how-to-create-a-capsule-wardrobe-on-a-budget-emerson-big-w.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......rson-big-w</a></p> <p>For cold weather I am thinking the following:<br />2 top layers (cardigans?)<br />4 bottoms (cords and jeans)<br />6 tops (turtlenecks and sweaters)</p> <p>I'll probably throw a dressy outfit in there for church, but other than that I think a mix and match set would work well. I need to pull out the suspects and see how they all go together - the big challenge seems to be making sure that all the tops go with all the bottoms. </p> <p>Anybody else thinking about packing?</p>