I thought I'd start a thread for the wardrobe planning now, to get your input on what to take and what still to buy. I think I want to put it all in one thread, with links to sections I might add in the future.
Here's what I have or know so far!
Outerwear
Going to wear my new rain jacket, obviously. Question is, what do I need in addition to that? I thought a fleece I can wear on its own layered over a tee or longsleeved shirt might be nice, one that can also go under the rain jacket. I have three options here, a slightly oversized fleece pullover that's not the best color on me, a fleece jacket that's rather worn out (elbows especially) and a non gear fleece that is rather tight fitting and wouldn't fit over a thicker sweater, just a tee. The most practical option would probably #2, although it's not a stylish one. This isn't fitted at all because it's my brother's old fleece, so not very figure flattering. But very fast dryeing, soft and not as worn out as #3. I don't think #4 is practical enough.
Shoes
I have my sneakers, hiking boots and sandals. These would probably be what I would take if I don't shop for new shoes. That said, I feel like the hiking boots aren't the best option. The sneakers aren't really suited for bad weather, which would mean wearing the hiking boots every time it's bad outside. But those are very heavy and probably rather more than I need for this trip. I wonder if I shouldn't get a pair of more lightweight hiking shoes like in #8 that are waterproof and work better with jeans in the city. I know that the rest of the family will take something similar along. Those are rather expensive though.
Accessories
Thought of taking my Vaude bag. This one can take a bit of water and is small enough to work as a second carry-on item. I can also fit my camera into it. Of course it's not advertised as completely waterproof, so I'm wondering if I shouldn't take my camera bag instead which has a raincover. Or I'd have to put the camera in a backpack of one of the others if there's need. But the camera bag as the only bag isn't as nice... Also taking a scarf, I thought of the green one. Nice weight, doesn't bother me with the jacket zipped up and gives a nice bit of color. It should work with all tops too. Wearing my watch of course, but I don't plan to take any "jewelry" other than that. Do I need anything else?
Pants
I think I'm going to get the navy trekking pants after all. Of course that makes me navy head to toe with the jacket, but at least the fit is rather good and they aren't so expensive or gear like compared to other trekking pants. That leaves me with the question, what else to take? Unfortunately more or less all of my jeans are too big. I suspect the BF look doesn't really fly paired with gear. I'm rather annoyed with my too big pants at the moment. Should I get one new pair of well fitting jeans (big order, huh?) to wear for a less gear like look? If yes what style would you go for? I thought straight legs might go best with the shoes. Definitely no bootcuts if it might get wet. For warmer temperatures I have both the long shorts and the navy short ones. I thought of just taking the long shorts, what do you think? The shorter shorts need a belt. Adding my new basic dark belt in any case though.
Shirts/Tops
This is the big unknown. I'm really not sure what exactly I want to pack, I guess it also depends on the pants I'm taking. Definitely the green striped t-shirt, it's a quick drying fabric. Also my Blues Brothers tee, I found it to be looking great after washing so far and it's easy to wear and has a good length too because it's a men's tee. I actually wondered if I might not duplicate and get one or two more of the Uniqlo men's wear tees. Another option might be to get the green striped shirt in that lilac pink after all, although you get two Uniqlo tees for that price. Also what about longsleeved options? I have two thin layering ones that look halfway decent on their own and can go under an overlayer, the Boden shirts in #17/18. Actually, I really want a sweatshirt right now. Or a new fleece.
Thanks for looking if you made it to the end... I hope we'll see this little capsule grow together and that it all makes sense in the end.
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