My 2-week conference + conservative leisure capsule

I've already started the first leg of a journey that lasts nearly three weeks.

ETA: I thought I'd share what I've packed, because people frequently post about about travel capsules. I have the option of removing items at this juncture, but not adding anything.

My clothing needed to be suitable for:
* a holiday/services
* the flight
* conference
* exercise
* lounging/sleeping in a shared environment
* walking around in hot temperatures conservatively dressed

My suitcase is 18" or 19", not expandable, and needed to accommodate toiletries.

Besides underwear, 3 bras, two gym tops, one gym bottom, one gym sports bra, I packed the following:

Pants: 1 slim black, 1 wide leg black, 1 skinny jean
Tanks: 1 slim-strapped black, 1 wide-strapped black, 1 loose white
Blouses: 1 short-sleeve black, 1 long-sleeve black, 1 sleeveless black, 1 long-sleeve nude (might remove), 1 elbow-sleeve white blouse, 1 Thomas Mason white tux shirt (not pictured--remove??)
Shirts: 1 check teal button-up, 1 elbow-length ballet neck black, 1 short-sleeve blush, 1 long-sleeve drape top
Blazers: 1 black linen

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9 years ago

Staysfit

Veteran

I'm not an expert on travel capsules because I have so little experience preparing them. It looks like you can do a lot with what you have here in terms of layering. You have so many options. I see only one blazer and no cardigan or wraps. I'm not sure what type of conference you're at but my limited experience has been that I freeze indoors and need more warm layers than anticipated. Is this working out well for you?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Gradfashionista, are you asking for feedback on what to pack, or has this been packed already?

gradfashionista

Angie, just sharing, although I'd welcome any comments if something can be ditched. I still have the option of leaving some items behind, but am unable to add anything at this time.

Ah, got it.

FWIW, it looks like you'll be wearing lots of black from head to toe. I'd change that. And a linen jacket is not a good idea to take as your only jacket. You need something more crease-resistant, and another topper option. A denim jacket?

Suz

3 weeks is a long time!! I hope you are also able to do laundry (at least in your sink). I would be thinking of two things: what to pack that will dry overnight if I wash it in the sink....and also, will I have enough colour. I might bring a few scarves. Yes, it is hot, but they're useful against AC and would also break up the black a bit. Gauzy cotton ones, I mean. I would also bring one light bottom and/ or a skirt if possible, and some kind of knit topper (pullover, cardigan, whatever you like). You can layer on the plane and stuff it in your bag if it is too hot. The linen jacket will get all wrinkled on the plane (or in suitcase) so you'll also need to know you can iron.

I love the pretty floral blouse and I would definitely not ditch the tux shirt if you enjoy wearing it. It's light, white, bright, and in y own experience it can look dressy or casual depending on what else you are wearing.

Good luck for your conference!!

Ledonna N.

Oh my that is a long time to live out of a suitcase. I like what you have but I agree with Angie about the jacket maybe a light weight scarf can be picked up. Travel safely and well.

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