| For many people, the capsule wardrobe is the | | | | what kind? Your holiday capsule wardrobe will fit |
| holy grail of dressing. The concept in itself is | | | | around these considerations. |
| simple: it is simply a collection of clothes that work | | | | By now you should have a basic idea of how |
| well together, and can be worn in different ways | | | | many separate outfits you will need and what |
| to suit different occasions. Achieving a capsule | | | | you will need them for. Now you can start putting |
| wardrobe for everyday wear can be tricky and | | | | the actual wardrobe together. |
| certainly expensive at first, but almost everybody | | | | With a capsule wardrobe, you are aiming for |
| will already possess the essentials for a holiday | | | | flexibility. While you do want one or two stunning, |
| capsule wardrobe. | | | | unusual pieces, the majority of the items should |
| Before you even start mixing and matching, take | | | | be classic and in neutral colours, such as black, |
| a deep breath. What kind of holiday are you | | | | grey, navy, khaki or white. The best pieces are |
| planning? How long will you be going for? Will you | | | | ones that can be dressed up or down depending |
| be going to any events requiring a particular dress | | | | on the occasion. For example, a smart pair of |
| code? What is the weather forecast like? | | | | jeans can be worn with a shirt for a casual |
| Once you've answered all these questions, you | | | | daytime look but snazzed up with an evening top |
| can start drawing up a preliminary list. This should | | | | and heels for going out. Or, a wrap dress with |
| include your absolute essentials, such as | | | | leggings is great for the day, but at night bring |
| underwear, socks and tights, as well as essential | | | | out those heels again, ditch the leggings and put |
| holiday items. If you're going skiing, it's likely you | | | | on some pretty jewellery and you're ready for |
| need a ski jacket! If you're going to the beach, | | | | anything. See what I mean? |
| you probably want a sarong, bikini and a pair of | | | | Here is an example of what I'd take to a hot, |
| flip flops. | | | | beachy destination:shirt or safari dresswrap dress |
| So. Now you have your essentials sorted. These | | | | or sundressfloppy hatflat sandalstote bagclutch |
| are things you will take no matter what. Now you | | | | bagsunglassesone pair neutral-coloured high |
| need to do a bit of calculating! You need to know | | | | heelsneutral-coloured sweater, wrap or |
| how many outfits you'll require for your trip. | | | | cardiganone or two sets of swimwear (depends |
| Remember, this includes the flight or journey | | | | on use)one or two sarongsone pair linen |
| there and back. One thing that's really worth | | | | trousersone mid-length skirttwo sets of |
| taking into consideration is if you will have access | | | | jewellerytwo or three simple day topsone going |
| to laundry facilities. If so, you can afford to take | | | | out topone pretty camisole top |
| less with you and maybe even save on baggage | | | | Most items of this list will work for any |
| charges if you're flying. | | | | destination, so basically just adjust it to wherever |
| Look at your itinerary. Are you planning on | | | | you're going. Bear in mind when choosing the |
| spending all day on the beach, but going out to | | | | items that as far as possible, you should be able |
| clubs and restaurants at night? Would you rather | | | | to mix and match them. Skirts and trousers in |
| spend your time wandering around museums and | | | | particular should be in neutral colours. |
| galleries? Are you planning to go to bars or go | | | | Good luck! |
| clubbing? Will you be doing any sports, and if so, | | | | |