Capsule wardrobe test

[Blonde Granny]

I've spent the last 1.5 hrs. testing red & black for our 15 day trip in mid-Sept. It's going by plane, then bus, then cruise ship & back to plane.

I have 12 pcs. that will cover the 15 days. I've tracked how many times each piece is worn, therefore is it enough to justify taking. I did not count 2 pr. of shoes or 1 scarf (yep, I bought one) and a light lace shawl. Lingerie didn't count either.

Each item must be worn 3 times...and I'll be darned if it didn't work. And I still have a pile of red & black laid out all over the bed that is not making the trip.

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What ared the 12 items? By my count some of those things would have to be worn more than 3 times. That's getting dicey.

[Blonde Granny]

2 Pr. black pants

2 black turtlenecks

2 Ivory turtlenecks

2 Red turtleneck (missed it in first count)

1 Red wooly type vest

1 Black ruffled sweater vest

1 Black tweed jacket

1 Black & red sweater vest

1 Khaki pants

1 Black/red/beige silk scarf (new)

1 Red lace shawl fastened with hummingbird Swarovski crystals pin

I will wear black pants & turtleneck with tweed jacket on plane going and coming back

2 pr. black shoes 1 is Skechers GoWalk slip on with furry lining 1 pr. Skechers that look like lace-up but are slip ons

So, I missed the one turtleneck, and if you add the scarf and shawl I'm up to 15 pcs.  The entire group is hanging in the closet together, it sure doesn't look like very much.  I could eliminate a vest or 2.....but we ship our luggage using a luggage service, so will only have weekend carry on and my Baggallini cross-body bag.  Ipad and IPhone fit in Baggallini along with passport and small wallet.

My DH thinks is sooooo funny, but I knew I needed a test run now.  This allows me to still configure pieces if necessary.  The only new thing I've had to buy is the silk scarf, everything else I already had.

And as my European traveler former neighbor says: Febreze is your friend.  Plus the cruise ship has laundry facilities.

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what happens if one of your pieces meets an unfortunate accident (spill, rip, etc.)?

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Apr 4, 2014 10:15:17 GMT -5 @singlemominmd said:

what happens if one of your pieces meets an unfortunate accident (spill, rip, etc.)?

It becomes topless Tuesday. 

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Apr 4, 2014 10:14:26 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

2 Pr. black pants

2 black turtlenecks

2 Ivory turtlenecks

2 Red turtleneck (missed it in first count)

1 Red wooly type vest

1 Black ruffled sweater vest

1 Black tweed jacket

1 Black & red sweater vest

1 Khaki pants

1 Black/red/beige silk scarf (new)

1 Red lace shawl fastened with hummingbird Swarovski crystals pin

I will wear black pants & turtleneck with tweed jacket on plane going and coming back

2 pr. black shoes 1 is Skechers GoWalk slip on with furry lining 1 pr. Skechers that look like lace-up but are slip ons

So, I missed the one turtleneck, and if you add the scarf and shawl I'm up to 15 pcs.  The entire group is hanging in the closet together, it sure doesn't look like very much.  I could eliminate a vest or 2.....but we ship our luggage using a luggage service, so will only have weekend carry on and my Baggallini cross-body bag.  Ipad and IPhone fit in Baggallini along with passport and small wallet.

My DH thinks is sooooo funny, but I knew I needed a test run now.  This allows me to still configure pieces if necessary.  The only new thing I've had to buy is the silk scarf, everything else I already had.

And as my European traveler former neighbor says: Febreze is your friend.  Plus the cruise ship has laundry facilities.

what about jeans/yoga pants/t-shirt/sweatshirt for casual days?  bathing suit? 

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The tops look fine, but that is 4 wears each for the pants. I would be tempted to throw in on more bottom. Maybe even a skirt. Other than that it looks great.

[Blonde Granny]

Extra turtleneck in each color, then send to laundry on ship. I have a Tide pen around here somewhere.

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Apr 4, 2014 10:18:31 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Extra turtleneck in each color, then send to laundry on ship. I have a Tide pen around here somewhere.

what if it's too warm for a turtleneck?  not to mention, how about adding some pattern in your tops?

[Blonde Granny]

1.. I don't own a skirt

2. I down own a swimsuit

3. I down own sweats/yoga pants/Tshirt because I don't dress that way. Turtleneck & jeans is casual for me.

4. Will take fall water resistant jacket/leather gloves/knitted tam/travel size umbrella

[zibazinski]

I'm looking for a pair of black shoes, even athletic shoes, that don't look like clunky clogs, to take with me that are comfy for walking. I have a nice pair of sort of dress shoes, a nice pair of flats, I'm taking one pair of comfy sandals but I need a pair of black athletic preferable shoes. Nothing fur lined because its going to be hot. I hope.

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Apr 4, 2014 10:23:31 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

1.. I don't own a skirt

2. I down own a swimsuit

3. I down own sweats/yoga pants/Tshirt because I don't dress that way. Turtleneck & jeans is casual for me.

4. Will take fall water resistant jacket/leather gloves/knitted tam/travel size umbrella

not even to just relax in a hotel room in?  but ok, you have no jeans....and why no swimsuit - do you never swim?

[Blonde Granny]

Swim? Yes when we had our wn pool.  But an almost 70 y/o women, IMHO does not lend itself to swim wear.  

[Blonde Granny]

Sib, take a look at Skechers website.  The pair I have on right now didn't even need a break in period.  I'll look at the box when I get home and tell you the style name.

[dcmetrocrab]

How fun! Makes me curious how many pieces I took on my tropical wedding trip that was 15 days. Let me see...

14 clothes, 2 swim suits, 3 pair of shoes. I packed more than I normally do since I had wedding related events to attend.

Dresses
2 nice dresses (one cocktail, one day dress)
1 casual day dress

Tops
2 tanks (ended up not wearing one)
1 blouse that I use as a sun cover
1 tshirt
1 halter top

Bottoms
1 pair cargo shorts
1 pair skinny jeans
1 skirt

Sleepwear/etc
1 tshirt to sleep in
1 pair boxers ( to sleep in)
1 chamois under tank

Swim gear
1 one piece
1 two piece

Shoes
1 flip flop
1 nice wedge sandals
1 hiking/running shoes

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Apr 4, 2014 11:02:28 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Swim? Yes when we had our wn pool.  But an almost 70 y/o women, IMHO does not lend itself to swim wear.  

My grandmother was a masters swimmer until well into her 80's and was kicking the times of men in their 40's.  It was crazy.  She was almost 90 when she was put into assisted living with dementia, but up until then she was still swimming the perimeter of the lake her house was on every morning (it was like a two mile swim). 

[whoami]

Apr 4, 2014 10:29:58 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I'm looking for a pair of black shoes, even athletic shoes, that don't look like clunky clogs, to take with me that are comfy for walking. I have a nice pair of sort of dress shoes, a nice pair of flats, I'm taking one pair of comfy sandals but I need a pair of black athletic preferable shoes. Nothing fur lined because its going to be hot. I hope.

Skechers....They have some cute slip ons.  I bought 3 pairs recently in blue, grey and khaki and they go with pretty much everything casual.  If you do a search, you can find some really good discounts too.  I got 30% off my order and I think they started at about $70 a pair so they aren't expensive.  

[whoami]

Apr 4, 2014 11:04:11 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

Sib, take a look at Skechers website.  The pair I have on right now didn't even need a break in period.  I'll look at the box when I get home and tell you the style name.

The "go walk" ones are comfortable out of the box and they come in lots of colors.

[Blonde Granny]

I just bought 3 pr. Of Go walks.  One was the furry slip ons...fantastic!

[CCL]

Where are you going? Somewhere cold?

[swamp]

That makes me sad to think that I have to stop going swimming when I'm 70.

Screw it. I'm going anyway!

[swamp]

Apr 4, 2014 10:23:31 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

3. I down own sweats/yoga pants/Tshirt because I don't dress that way. Turtleneck & jeans is casual for me.

what do you wear when you are hanging around the house?  

[zibazinski]

I see a whole bunch of Skechers and a fair amount in black. ) I have to find a store that carries them to see what size I would be.

[nogooddeed]

Apr 4, 2014 12:56:34 GMT -5 swamp said:

Apr 4, 2014 10:23:31 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

3. I down own sweats/yoga pants/Tshirt because I don't dress that way. Turtleneck & jeans is casual for me.

what do you wear when you are hanging around the house?  

Swamp - you wear clothes around the house?  How formal of you.

[whoami]

Apr 4, 2014 13:38:07 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I see a whole bunch of Skechers and a fair amount in black. ) I have to find a store that carries them to see what size I would be.

Good idea. Depending on the style, I wear a 9 1/2 or 10. They have free shipping both ways, but its aggravating when I order the wrong size. Clarks is the same way.

[Blonde Granny]

Apr 4, 2014 12:56:34 GMT -5 swamp said:

Apr 4, 2014 10:23:31 GMT -5 Blonde Granny said:

3. I down own sweats/yoga pants/Tshirt because I don't dress that way. Turtleneck & jeans is casual for me.

what do you wear when you are hanging around the house?  

Right now I have on a pair of khaki jeans by Bandolino, ivory cotton mock turtle neck, make up, jewelry, Skechers shoes with ivory trouser socks.

As for the swimming.....I am a 20 year breast cancer survivor, and swim suits are not readily available for those of us who only have 1 boob. And wearing a prosthesis with a swim suit is uncomfortable and they rarely fit. My other huge scar in on my right knee due to knee replacement 2 years ago.

[Sunnyday]

Blonde granny is about my parents' age, a little bit younger.

My father has never worn jeans in his life, and he would never wear t-shirts or sweats. You will be surprised how comfortable just regular pants and button down shirts are if you can get it out of your mind that they are formal wear.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

My other huge scar in on my right knee due to knee replacement 2 years ago.

You wouldn't believe what both my hips look like now. I consider them my prizes, and was in Mexico last year did absolutely nothing to hide them.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

In reality, when we went to Turkey my wardrobe was some sort of version of this list. All my bottoms were khaki (both shorts and pants) colored, so every top I brought went with everything. I brought one dress, a sweater, a swimsuit/coverup and about 7 tops (combination of t shirts, tanks and one button down) . So 17 pieces, not including underwear. I brought a pair of light hiking shoes, a pair of dress sandals and a pair of casual sandals.

The only thing I didn't bring with me, but wish I had was my gore tex as it rained the last few days we were in Istanbul.

[zibazinski]

My aunt will be finding out on Monday if her boobs, she calls them "the traitors" will be coming off.