Travel Capsule for NYC! - YouLookFab Forum

Here it is! I'm leaving tomorrow and I'll be gone for 6 days, including travel. These are my tops, bottoms, and outerwear. I will also pack a couple hats, my alpaca scarf, and three pairs of shoes (my combat boots, my dressy booties, and my black sneakers, which I'll be wearing on my flights). I'll wear my leggings under my jeans every day for extra warmth. I'm about to run out and buy some thick wool socks to wear with my combat boots for both warmth and protection from blisters, as well as a pair of tights to wear with my dress outfit if we go somewhere fancy. And a pair of gloves because I have NO IDEA where the existing pair I own have gotten to after three warm winters in the South.

I tried for a little of everything but mostly smart casual because we don't have a definite itinerary. I'm pretty proud of this one because it's a good deal of variety for 6 days and could even work for a longer trip because everything coordinates. Am I missing anything?

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9 years ago

kkards

Veteran

Hard to tell from the pictures, do any of the coats cover your butt? I'm assuming you'll be walking a lot and riding the subway. I find the wind in NYC horrible,and like to have my butt covered.

Elle

Can any of your shoes take slush? Last January, I had to buy a pair of cheap waterproof boots because so many street corners were ankle deep in slush.

Everything else looks good. Have a great trip!

Suz

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That looks like a capsule that will fit right in to NYC! Fabulous.

It's really cold up in the northeast right now. Where I live -11 C. Probably a touch warmer in NYC but not a lot. I would definitely caution warm layers. Do you have a hat? How about wool or cashmere scarves?

Also, yes -- footwear needs to be snow ready. I was in NYC in January some years ago and we got a huge dump of snow.

Bijou

I love your capsule, it co-ordinates so well. I especially love your new red and black checked pants. Given the temperatures, do you have any thermals to layer? I would wear opaque tights under jeans to keep my legs warm.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the excitement of the New Year in New York!

celia

I really like this capsule and can see how you can make a lot of fabulous outfits .
I am wondering if you have a big outwear coat warm enough for the weather.

JAileen

We were in NYC for Thanksgiving a few years ago and it got really cold. I had my duffle coat and was okay but wouldn't have minded a warmer coat. I hope your outerwear is warm enough..

Have a wonderful time!!

Liz A.

Yeah, I'm wondering whether the leather jacket is intended for indoor or outdoor wear? If indoor then fine, but if you're thinking of wearing it for outerwear, I would swap it out for something much warmer. It will be COLD outside in NYC. A longer coat is a must.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Have a great trip, and get a long puffer coat on the way! NYC is bitterly cold at this time of year.

Style Fan

Everything coordinates very well. Nice capsule. I run very cold so I worry about these things. From what I have heard it is very cold in NYC. My stepson lives in NYC. He is wearing his Canada Goose puffer and long undies under his jeans. Also stylish equivalent of Sorels.

Active Member

I guess temperature is really variable, because I wouldn't call weather in NYC now or next week "very cold." It is seasonal. Lows at nights in the 20s and highs in the mid-30s. Although it is true, with the wind rushing down the streets it can feel much colder....The true bitter cold usually comes in at the end of January and lasts through February.

Again, everything depends upon your point of view. My California cousin breaks out the winter coats when the temperature drops to 50.

This time of year, I wear my regular wool winter coat. It is knee-length and I wear knee high boots. I find that combination keeps me the most comfortable. The parts to keep warm are your ears, head, fingers, toes, and torso.

Also keep in mind that layers are fantastic, because the minute you step indoors you will need to rip off half your clothing so you don't pass out from the heat. It is for this reason that I don't like long underwear. They are extraordinarily difficult to remove in public places.

IF it snows, you will need tall boots because there are invisible puddles everywhere. Like, you step onto what looks like pavement and suddenly you are knee-high in an ice bath.

I think your capsule runs on the casual side, but that depends upon what you like to do.

If you go to Bloomingdales stop first at the concierge on the first floor and get a visitor's pass, which will alert the cashiers to NOT charge you sales tax. Nice, huh?

If you like music, I urge you to go to Carnegie Hall. The acoustics there make the music sound like it inhabits your soul and bursts outwards...no matter where you sit. It is incredible.

Have fun.

Ledonna N.

I hope you have a great time and dint forget to post pictures. Please

Anonymous

Have a wonderful trip!

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