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Travel capsule (beach vacation)

Runcarla

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The brief: 14 day vacation on a Caribbean island (Curaçao) with lots of beach time, some day trips around the island for sight seeing (historical), and some visits to town for sight seeing, shopping, restaurant dinners. DH will be golfing and I will have access to a gym/fitness facility and yoga classes. Average temperature 28degC - arid/dry.

Days will be: gym - beach - nap - dinner or day of exploring - quick dip in pool or ocean - dinner.

Packing list:
2 dresses (olive paisley and white sleeveless sheath)
2 pants (white cropped jeans and lightweight black lulu OTF)
olive utility jacket
6 tops (3 sleeveless, 3 light weight T’s -2 long sleeved)
2 pair shorts (navy and olive)
2 light weight cotton scarves (1 wide/long - can be worn like a shawl)
LePliage bag
sun hat
2 bikini
rashguard

I haven’t shown hot weather gym kit, running shoes, or underwear. I’m hoping to add another rash guard. What do you think? Am I missing anything? (Trip is early February.)

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Anonymous

Leggings for the gym?

Sounds like a fantastic vacation!!

The Cat

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Sounds fine. I just wonder what you will wear for travelling. How about a piece of outerwear or at least a topper of some kind (other than the thin shawls)?

slim cat

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All pieces are pretty perfect for vacation in warm/hot weather. Maybe light skirt in solid neutral ? I don't know if you like long sleeved button down shirts ( personal preference ) in linen or chambray. Colors/prints are lovely and cohesive - well done.

Suz

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What a great capsule -- so well coordinated! I really like slim cat's suggestion of a button down in a linen for sun coverage and just plain great looks -- you wear button downs with the very BEST. If you added the light skirt, that would be another dressy outfit for you -- thinking of your gorgeous Carolina Herrera formal outfit -- a more casual version.

rachylou

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That looks well sorted. What sort of place will you be staying? You don’t have to dress for dinner?

Cardiff girl

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Well that sounds like a wonderful way to spend february.28c is very warm to me,does it cool down in the evenings?Jeans might be a little warm in those temps,l agree with the linen coverup and skirt suggestions and I love how cohesive your colour palette looks.

Runcarla

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@the cat - I have the olive utility jacket (see list). Will wear a packable puffer, gloves, and hat whilst in Canada, with boots/maxi puffer in the car. February is pretty cold, with snow - but we are staying in a hotel attached to the airport the night before our flight, and car in airport parking.

@xtabay - 2 or 3 outfits for gym, that can be washed in sink and hung on balcony to dry!

@slim cat, Suz - I’ve brought my trusty old chambray button down on vacation in the past, and it crossed my mind...will add. Also, I’ve been eyeing the skirt below! it was wondering if a shorter/sportier length might be better?

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Runcarla

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@racheylou - it’s a resort, but we are on breakfast plan since we plan to be off the campus quite a bit. (Lots of beaches to visit!) We plan to do some ‘dinners out’ and some light dinners in (crackers, cheese, fruit, a bottle of wine.) There is a Dutch influence - so ‘yes’ cheese! I’ve got the white sheath dress, the paisley dress, and the lightweight black pants with a tank top (blush lace, plain black, olive and white).

@cardiff girl - from what I’ve read, it doesn’t cool down.

notsaf

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Sounds divine!

Two questions looking at your photos: Will you miss having a small crossbody purse? Would you like dressier flat sandals just for kicks?

Bijou

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I would also have a light cardigan because sometimes aircon can be set very cold. Have a wonderful holiday.

slim cat

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The skirt is looking lovely! Just wondering what fabric is made of ? Shorter skirt would be fun too .

Suz

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I love the idea of a midi.

Helena

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Ooh sounds so fab Carla! Are your sandals alright to get a bit wet pool side? If so, you look set to me ... Bring loads of sunscreen and enjoy!!

Jules

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It’s a great cohesive capsule and very ‘you’. That said when I go to the Caribbean I find myself enjoying and envying people’s tropical colours and styles (sheer cover ups, etc). They appeal in a way they don’t at home even in summer. White will be great. Do you have any tees or scarves in light or bright colours? Remember the sun is bright, the sea is blue, Curucao has those lovely painted houses...

SarahD8

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Sounds like such a fun trip and you've pulled together a cohesive and practical capsule.

You've gotten great advice about potential additions. I especially like Jules's thought. Maybe a time to indulge your summer boho shadow style??

CocoLion

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It looks good, everything mix and matchable. I am impressed that you are already sorted and the trip's not for several weeks. I'm a night-before packer, which means I would have twice as many items as you do.

Jaime

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Vacation sounds wonderful. What about a sun hat? Don't forget sunscreen of course!

lyn67

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Sounds and LOOKs especially perfect!!!

Angie

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Looks KILLER perfect for you!

nemosmom

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This is a perfect mixable capsule, Carla! Add travel-size bottle of talc-free baby powder to help get sand off your feet. Have fun!!

kkards

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i was going to skip this post because i was green with jealously re the beach trip. but i really wanted to see how fab your capsule was, and it's everything i expected, cohesive and tight. and as CocoLion said, i'm in awe that you've got everything ready to go weeks in advance

Sal

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Looks pretty good to me! As long as you have two comfy pairs of walking shoes (gym shoes can be one) I think you are sorted.

If you walk from your room to the pool will you use the scarf or shorts over your swimsuit - a beach cover/kaftan/sarong is the only thing I usually take away with me to throw on over my swimsuit.

ClaraT

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Rash guards: don’t know if buying from the US makes stuff too spendy, but Carve Designs has some great rash guards.

Neelie

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Bring bug spray! Just got back from 2 weeks in St. Maarten (similar weather) and there were lots of mosquitos. Otherwise the capsule looks great, maybe add a thin cardigan, I wore mine almost every evening and it was easy to squish into my bag. Enjoy!

Janet

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Fantastic! What a nice cohesive capsule. Have a wonderful time!

JAileen

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I love your photos - all that olive!

I’d probably add rubber flip flops.

Elizabeth P

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Oh my, so cohesive and fab. Love these colours.

Agree with thin cardigan, on the dressy side for evenings. And some sort of sandal that can get wet.... flip flops, or sport sandals... whatever suits you.

Joy

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Your travel capsule looks wonderful. If you get another rash guard, you may consider either the light tan (neutral) or the shade of aqua (color) in your swim suit. Both look like they would would well with this capsule. Remember that the rash guards can be a good layering tee with your other clothes..

Anonymous

Looks great, though I'd swap out one of the tennis shoes for sandals, especially if you're taking gym shoes too. Had to look up the conversion, 82F, which is way too hot for closed shoes! Yes to aqua for the rash guard, which looks nice with olive!

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