You’ve bought a plane ticket and made hotel reservations. But have you planned your vacation outfits? If you want to take the best vacay pictures, it’s essential to have a travel capsule wardrobe.
The purpose of a travel capsule wardrobe is to alleviate the stress of decision making while packing and save time on shopping for clothes. If you’re ready to find out more on how to create classic looks for your next trip, keep reading!
What is a Travel Capsule Wardrobe?
Before we get into how you can create your travel wardrobe, let’s define what it is. A capsule wardrobe consists of clothing that never goes out of style. Each item is multi-functional and can be worn more than once. Most importantly, they should go well with other items in your closet.
An ideal capsule wardrobe also consists of pieces that are high-quality. They don’t have to be super expensive but they shouldn’t be cheap and poorly made. You want these pieces to have longevity.
Now that you know the basics of a travel capsule wardrobe, let’s go over a few tips to help you pack the best vacation looks:
1. Choose Flattering Pieces
When picking out items for your travel capsule wardrobe, stick to flattering silhouettes. You will want to avoid items that are too tight. Not only are these uncomfortable but they aren’t relaxed or fashionable.
At the same time, too loose clothing is considered unpolished. To ensure that clothing fits your body type, have your clothing tailored by a professional.
Speaking of polished, you want to make sure your clothes are neat and wrinkle-free. Therefore, don’t forget to pack a handheld steamer.
2. Opt for Classic Styles
Try to avoid trendy clothing pieces. These will only go out of style quickly and oftentimes aren’t versatile. Stick to items with neutral colors and simple patterns. Also, look for clothing pieces that express your personal style.
3. Plan Your Outfits
A great travel capsule wardrobe consists of pieces you can pair with other items you’ve packed. Mapping out your outfits will make packing easier and take the headache out of shopping for new clothes.
4. Choose Low Maintenance Fabrics
You don’t want to spend time doing laundry while on vacation do you? Although wool is more expensive, it’s good at repelling odors and regulating body temperature.
On the other hand, synthetic fabrics are good at wicking sweat but they hold on to odors. So, opt for clothing that is low maintenance.
5. Pack Light
While it may be tempting to pack your entire closet, stick to one week’s worth of clothing. The more you pack, the more laundry you will have to do when you get back. Also, you want to pack light layers. Thin layers are more versatile than bulky items of clothing.
Make Packing a Breeze!
With these travel capsule wardrobe tips, packing for a trip will be easier than ever. Not to mention, you’ll be ultra-stylish and comfortable.
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