This is the last in the series of posts regarding the very limited capsule wardrobe I put together for my recent trip. Hand luggage only for 6 days.
I took a plain navy long sleeve cotton dress, which I wore on it’s own during the day. Then when it got a bit chillier (we were high up in the Atlas mountains) I layered it up with a white T shirt and black trousers.
The trousers I wore day and evening either with a simple T shirt and navy cardigan (I often combine navy with black) or a cream silk shirt and warm pashmina for the evening.
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Very nicely done! I like to travel with similar pieces. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
I’m really impressed with how you’ve combined the pieces in your travel capsule. Love the dress over the pants.
Looks terrific. I love navy with black. It looks so sophisticated. I’ve had my fair share of feedburner and other technical blunders lately. That’s what I get for acting as my own technical wizard!
Very nicely done. I would have never thought to combine navy with black but it works splendidly. What a lovely place to visit and also to get away from a harsh winter.
Sam
Genius! You are a master packer, and look gorgeous in your travel ensemble.
I love the idea of pants under the chambray dress. I bought a chambray dress last fall and wore it once with leggings underneath, but I never considered pants. Thats a good idea.
An amazing capsule wardrobe. I would have loved to see how you managed to pack it to fit in a carryon. I am terrible at packing and would love to be able to accomplish what you have done!!!
Hi Pamela I mostly use the rolling up trick and stuff everything inside each other i.e. underwear & socks into shoes. In fact my husbands carryon was bigger than mine and he did not wear half his stuff. Also I always travel in layers and my heaviest shoes. I have a bad shoulder so in fact carrying anything heavy is not easy for me.
Wow. Thanks to the links over at Deja Pseu’s , I’ve discovered your blog and terrifically practical, simple, and elegant travel ensembles. I also love the idea of navy (including denim) and black, and the denim dress/tunic is genius. I would have to substitute a grey t shirt instead of white because a white shirt always instantly attracts shmutz on me :P.
Kathleen
Are your pants a knit? I am looking for comfortable, but slim knit pants for an upcoming trip.
Hi Kris No they are a polyamide/elastane mix. They hardly take up any room in a suitcase and don’t crease. A viscose would also be good.
Lovely outfits! Somewhere in your blog I read that you recommend a white shirt. I was wondering if you recommend it in cotton, silk or other material ? You have a great blog!
Hi Angela In answer to your question on white shirts. I think it depends on your lifestyle and the occasion. I love silk but it can be high maintenance. I would say cotton or linen if you are visiting a very hot country. However I found my cream polyester one very useful on my recent trip. It is wash and wear with no ironing.