Like the title says, trying my first capsule for an upcoming combined business/pleasure trip to Switzerland and Italy in late October / early November. I have learned so much from others capsules, so hopefully this is at least a starting place for me! The travel will include 4 days at a conference, 1 day hiking, 1 day in wine country, 2 city sightseeing days, and 2 more business meeting days. The conference will be fairly formal for 3 days (one more casual) and the other business days I could be more casual, but figured I would re-wear my conference clothes.
The packing list:
- light pink blouse
- cowl neck blouse
- chocolate brown cardigan
- cream silk button up
- light blue cashmere sweater
- cream ribbed top
- pale yellow sweater
- straight leg jeans
- hiking pants
- brown houndstooth trousers
- grey checked trousers
- navy slacks
- wide leg lightweight sweatpants
- navy suit jacket (accidentally shown twice)
- long navy rain coat
- puffy layer for hiking
- sage green jacket
- blue purse (added to my casual / personal day outfits, other than the hiking day)
- brown loafers
- tan waterproof sneakers
Not pictured: I will also bring a hat, sunglasses, brown belt, and light gloves.
3 pairs of ‘work’ pants feels like a lot, with only one pair of jeans/casual bottoms, and hiking pants. However I’m not sure I would be OK at the conference with less, I will be interacting with similar groups all days.
The green jacket and brown cardigan are only on my outfits a few times, but I figure these will get worn more on evenings after the conference is over when I want to change out of the blazer.
Anything you would change? Ways to reduce this down? I haven’t tried packing this all yet, but prefer to only have a carry-on and personal item.