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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Turks&Caicos packing report https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 16:46:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php RobinF on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2002128 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:58:00 +0000 RobinF 2002128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh a warm vacation sounds like heaven! Love your capsule, especially the long knit dresses. And cute hair, both straight and curly! viva on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2002043 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:56:18 +0000 viva 2002043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so impressed by your capsule documents. I have SO FAR to go on that front - but you are inspiring me. Now I just need a tropical vacation. LOL! Suz on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001911 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:10:13 +0000 Suz 2001911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look terrific, and what a pretty capsule for travel! You have got great variety, beautiful colours, and practicality also. Love your wavy 'do!  shiny on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001906 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:02:51 +0000 shiny 2001906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ BJ -- here are the Amazon links for you! Goddess cover up is this one:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPFHL5J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....8&psc</a> Note I originally ordered this version here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CPN377L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....8&th=</a> ... which totally swamped me all over at 5'0 tall... so then I looked more carefully at the measurements for each version offered, and realized the "white" was smaller all around. So DO look very carefully at the measurements before you order. That said I have kept the "blue" because it's absolutely GORGEOUS and am giving it to my daughter, who's 4 inches taller than me (and more busty too)--  and these are totally her colors and I just know it's going to work great on her.  Here's the tie dye dress: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTJLTR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....8&psc</a> I'd seen this last summer but didn't pull the trigger as I tend to be wary about Amazon clothes in general. The version I had put on my wish list sounded like it'd be too long for me. This one (after reading all the reviews) sounded like the same thing, but better length for petites. It was a tad too long when I got it (didn't want to wear with heels) but once I ran it through the wash and dryer, it shrunk to the perfect length for me. It shrank lengthwise by a few inches--- but not widthwise. I then later also saw this same dress on Venus, which I've never ordered from. I can't say difference in quality, length, etc, just throwing it out that a version (or same thing?) is also offered on Venus.  Hope that helps!  bj1111 on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001250 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:03:22 +0000 bj1111 2001250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ love the wavy new do.  so fun. now, i need to know where on amazon you got that goddess cover-up and the tie dye maxi...i'm striking out all over and have resorted to wearing hub's cotton oxfords poolside. Angie on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001133 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:22:38 +0000 Angie 2001133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the new layered bob both straight and wavy. KILLER.  Christina F. on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001091 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:04:31 +0000 Christina F. 2001091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for this - I hope to go there this year myself. Not sure when yet. This will help with my packing. Helena on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2001087 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:00:52 +0000 Helena 2001087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous capsule; hope you had an amazing time shiny on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2000885 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:26:56 +0000 shiny 2000885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Becky, one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses ever were bought in Mexico! I'm sure you found some awesome ones! But you remind me I actually brought two pairs of sunglasses -- and wound up wearing only the Warby Parkers the entire time. Still, it never hurts to have two pairs, seeing as how I once lost a pair to the ocean while on vacation.... Angie, here are a few pics of the new 'do for you -- but we mostly kept our iphones in the room the entire time. Needed a break from being constantly tethered! pic 1 is before the trip, hair tucked behind ears (I wear it this way for work a lot). No make up at all in this pic but --- BONUS!!--  you can see my new glasses! What do you think? Pic 2 with hair untucked. Note for these two pics I tried parting it on the other side, which I can do pretty easily with this cut. When I part it on this other side, you can more clearly see my white streak coming in. Pic 3 worn untucked. Pic 4 was the only selfie I took on vacation. This was day 2 curl effect after a day on the beach. It got much curlier as the week wore on. This is also the anthro dress.  Carla on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2000879 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:59:41 +0000 Carla 2000879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I want to see the new 'do too! Angie on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2000875 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:50:45 +0000 Angie 2000875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looks GREAT, Jennifer. No wonder you felt well put together, had a high happiness factor,  and didn't miss a thing. Tropical, pretty, practical and versatile.  I want to see the new 'do!  Becky on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2000869 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:37:16 +0000 Becky 2000869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like you packed well for all activities. I'm glad you feel you are ready for warmer weather and will be able to get lots of wear from your new items. We just got back from a short Mexico trip and I was also pleased with the travel capsule I came up with, though can you believe I forgot my sunglasses and sun hat?! Fortunately, those items are easily replaced in those locales. shiny on "Turks&Caicos packing report" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/turkscaicos-packing-report#post-2000850 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:06:45 +0000 shiny 2000850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all who responded to my earlier post on what to pack. I had plenty time to shop before the trip (all online) and am happy to report this was a nearly perfect travel capsule for me! Trip length: 7 days/6 nights Starting with shoes: Allbirds, Teva's, Jcrew thongs, and the black sandals (American Rag). I nixed taking any heels.  What I wore on the plane (pic 1): We were traveling in the early AM from polar vortex frigid temps to tropical temps. I went with layers, wearing my ON 24/7 skinnies, Allbirds with warm socks, ON gauze top, ON sweatshirt, and ON white puffer. (yep pretty much head-to-toe ON!) I peeled off the puffer first, then the sweatshirt, then the shoes and socks as I switched into sandals and cuffed my jeans when we were nearly there and the plane warmed up. When we got to the resort we had lunch while we waited for our hotel room to be ready. That's when I switched out of the jeans and into the shorts. Going home I wore the same outfit, but in reverse order. The beach bag: Jcrew and I've had it forever; rolls up nice and packs well. I had it in my carry on and as I peeled off layers I put them inside.  The other bags: One is a sporty nylon crossbody that works great for carrying passports (I have to carry my hubby's for him as he once nearly lost his in the airport). The blue canvas pouch in pic 1 is what I use inside the Jcrew beach bag for my wallet and such. The cork clutch in pic 2 I brought for evenings. The sunglasses:  Are new! I got them from Warby Parker. I love them. So fun. The sun hat: Jcrew packable. Got it last summer.  Rolls up nice and tight and packs small. Also took a baseball cap as that stays on my tiny head better in the wind. What I wore on the beach/boat (pic 1): Taking three bathing suits and three cover-ups was just right for the week. As you may recall, our last trip to Hawaii I only took two of each and that was less than desirable as things took forever to dry. Bathing suits are all La Blanca. I fear they are discontinuing this suit, so I bought a new one from Amazon for the trip. Yes I took two black, and one turquoise. The coverups from left to right: Amazon, La Blanca, Tommy Bahama.  Then there's the sun shirt (Tommy Bahama) and the shorts which I wore on the boat trip and a few times on the beach when I was feeling scorched. What I wore at night (pic 2):  I brought along a couple of long sleeve shirts that could go with the denim shorts. I also brought along all these dresses: the blue and burgundy tee shirt maxi's are from Macy's (Style&Co), the striped dress is Vince Camuto, the olive maxi is Anthropologie, the tie-dye is an inexpensive Amazon find. All are new -- as I really needed to refresh my summer dress collection. I wore all except the VC dress as I felt like repeating the others. With denim jacket as topper.  What did not get worn (pic 2): the VC striped midi dress and the two blouses. That's it. Everything else got worn at least once, most got worn at least twice. Lesson: it cools down at night, there are insects that bite ankles, and I want my legs covered. The midi length wasn't enough, nor were the shorts. I guess the tops could have been paired with the jeans but it wasn't that cold. I am glad I had these extras so no big deal.  Happiness factor: HIGH. I liked everything I packed. At no point did I find myself thinking, "oh, I wish I had brought... x..." Favorites: Hard to choose! I really love the olive Anthro dress. I feel the two tee shirt maxis from Macy's are going to be workhorses this summer and may duplicate in other colors. The tie-dye dress is probably not going to last long (cheaply made) but I felt good in it and it can be repurposed as a beach cover-up eventually. I liked all the cover ups for various different reasons. This was the first time I've tried anything from Tommy Bahama (that's what happens when you go on a beach trip before all the resort wear items are on the market), and I would try it again. The sun shirt is much nicer made and better fitting than the Athleta one that I am replacing it with. The TB cover-up (blue one) fits just a tad too long length wise on me but not that bad (and it was my hubby's favorite of all the cover-ups). The La Blanca meanwhile is a bit too big all over even though it was an XS. I kind of liked that though as it was easy and breezy. Might duplicate someday in a brighter color. The Amazon cover up made me feel like a pool-side resort goddess: truth is I will get the least wear out of this one as our summer beach trips need a cover up with more cover up. But it's a keeper, it's well made, and will last a long time. Hair: I had it cut short again with lots of layers. (For those who know me for years, as short as I used to wear it before I decided to try to grow it a few years back). I didn't wash it the whole week and just air-dried it and let it curl like crazy. I don't think I'm growing my hair out again anytime soon -- as I have had more compliments on the hair cut than I have in a long time. Not just while we were on vacation but the week before, when I was on a work trip and saw a lot of my colleagues.  Added bonus: I feel fully refreshed for summer -- though it is still months away.... so we may have to go on another beach trip in the meantime....