Wardrobe Capsule for Eastern Mediterranean Cruise March 2013

workingmom434

My first post but I am a little style impaired when it comes to accessorizing. This is my first posts so I can't upload pics yet. Here is what I have so far:

Brown flat boots
White tennies (think keys)
Black patent flats
Heels (dressing at night)

Brown Cross body bag
Brown belt

Black leather jacket
Scarf with brown, green, beige

Skinny dark jeans
Capri Jeans (look full length when in boots)
Black stretch knit pants
White Jeans
Red skinny jeans

Black long sleeve knit
Maroon dolman sleeve sweater
Bright green blazer
Leopard print cardigan
White tank

Outfit #1 plane:
skinny jeans
Green blazer
white tank top
brown flat boots
Brown belt

Red skinny jeans
Black patent flats

White jeans
White keds
Green blazer
white tank
Brown belt

Black knit pants
Maroon sweater
Black patent flats

Black knit pants
Leopard cardigan
colored skinny belt?
Black patent flats
Colored tank top matching belt?

Capri jeans
white keds

still in progress

12 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Greek Goddess

Carla

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How long is your trip, and what is the weather to be like? Will there be formal evening supper events?

12 years ago

workingmom434

Member

15 days total, 3 in Rome, 10 day cruise and the rest traveling. Weather is probably 50-60's

12 years ago

workingmom434

Member

Yes, some formal but not mandatory. We usually do formal nights but since this is longer, we may pass for packing sake.

12 years ago

Mia

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I am going on cruise to same area in March (one less day in Rome and one less day on boat) My packing list is coming along just fine for the life on ship as we have already been on the the sister ship in the same cruise line so know what to expect pretty much for mealtimes. I will get it in one bag but it's definitely a checked bag. We have formal nights too. I have never visited this area so I have been doing lots of thinking about it.

My "panic" is over how to look stylish while doing all the walking in Rome and at the antiquities sites along the way. I gather the weather may be changeable so it is a challenge as well as the fact that I have world's fussiest feet. Right now I am thinking of old pair of prada loafers for Rome and sneaker type shoe for places like Pompeii and Crete. I have also considered Wallabies and doing kind of a more funky look.

I have many items on my list in common with you so this looks like a good sign. I have been googling "street style in Rome" to get ideas. I see lots of short, black leather jackets. Since this is part of my current "airplane look" i am planning to take mine. I will take low brown suede booties but can't walk more than 2 miles in them at a go before I get slight discomfort.

So, for day I am taking leather jacket, blazer and long sweater and will probably pack a light waterproof trench just in case. I have several different tops and of course scarves (two) and belts to change things up. I have pretty much the same pants on my list as well. I didn't include white jeans but was considering them. Worried about showing the dirt and that they would be too summery.

Look forward to seeing pics.

12 years ago

Anonymous

workingmom, I really like your travel wardrobe -- the pieces sound like they will play nicely together without being limited like one of those "travel capsules" where every item is in the same color palette.

Will you have access to laundry facility or service? If not, the white jeans might not see much wear. Maybe you could substitute some light colored pants that could be washed and hung to dry?

Mia, if you are seeing the sites in Rome like the Coliseum area and the Vatican, you will primarily be in areas where everyone is a tourist, so if your fussy feet will be happier in some sturdy comfort shoes (like Clark's) you'll still be one of the most fashionable in sight! You could wear the Prada loafers to go shopping on the Via Condotti -- or better yet, buy a new pair there...

Both of your trips sound fabulous!

12 years ago

Mia

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Hi Ryce

That's what I thought till I tried on the Clarks and other "comfort shoes". They fall off my feet due to my narrow heels and relatively narrow forefoot The loafers are a "sport" model with rubber sole and quite a lot of support in the high vamp. I am going to keep looking for the right walking shoe but I have walked miles in these before and may need to again. I like the idea of buying a pair of shoes in Rome but they will be "bonus". I do draw the line at white trainers....

12 years ago

Greek Goddess

Active Member

The weather is more likely to be cold and wet than anything else. You will need layers to take on and off as needs be. I live in Corfu Greece and March is usually cold and dry or warm and very very wet with a chance of thunderstorms. I would take some warm underlayers like silk vests or thermals to wear under your knitwear. They should pack down to almost nothing. I would also take some winter weight panty hose with me to wear under jeans on very cold days. Italy and Greece are both cold and wet in the winters so jeans material can feel damp when you wear it. Other cloths are better, like wool mixes. Layers are good as it can go from very cold in the shade to hot in the sun in moments.

One thing you must bear in mind is that the marble and tiled floors in both Italy and Greece get very slippery when its wet.....I am still recovering from a dislocated shoulder and torn ligaments from slipping on such a floor in rubber soled shoes three weeks ago in my home in Corfu.

I would definitely add a warm pair of gloves (leather would be good) and a warm scarf or pashmina to your outfits. You may not have much chance to find shoes to buy in Rome if you are being taken around the historical sights as they are in different areas from the shops.

Hope this helps!

12 years ago

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