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The Only Capsule Clothing Packing List You’ll Need

Avoid over-packing clothes with this category-by-category checklist, so you’ll actually wear the capsule wardrobe you bring.


Different trips require different wardrobes, so identify the specific types of clothing you’ll need for your travels, then use this packing checklist as a jumping-off point to create a capsule wardrobe for your trip. 


*Exclaimer: This is by no means the perfect list of clothing for everyone, but I kept items vague so you can alter them to your needs and style (e.g., “t-shirts” instead of “fitted ribbed t-shirts”).


Coats

Keep to one or two jackets, depending on the weather you’re traveling in. 

  1. Long lightweight trench coat

  2. Rain coat

  3. Down jacket

  4. Wool coat (for cold-weather travel)


Tops

For a week-long trip, pack about four or five tops that can be mixed and matched with different bottoms.

  1. Basic tank tops (ribbed, loose, etc.)

  2. Basic t-shirts (ribbed, loose, etc.)

  3. Button downs

  4. Stylish tank tops

  5. Stylish t-shirts

  6. Long-sleeve shirts

  7. Going out tops


Bottoms

Pack about three or four bottoms for a one-week trip. Keep styles and colors in mind to create multiple outfits with your shirts.

  1. Linen pants (white, cream, striped) 

  2. Long, nice-looking, comfortable black pants (travel pants) or slacks

  3. Jeans (dark wash, light wash, nice with no rips)

  4. Long skirts (lightweight wrap, elastic waist)

  5. Shorts (linen, jeans, nice with no rips)

  6. Short skirts (dark jeans, flippy, ribbed, wool)

  7. Biker shorts for under skirts

  8. Fleece-lined tights (for cold travel)


Full length

Dresses and rompers are great options to make outfit creation easy, and you can also wear different tops and bottoms as they match.

  1. Romper or pantsuit 

  2. Casual ribbed maxi dress

  3. Dressy causal maxi dress

  4. Slip dress


Layers

Even in warm climates, layers are a necessity for chilly nights — and they don’t need to ruin the outfit either.

  1. Lightweight crewneck sweater

  2.  Cream crewneck 

  3. Light hoodie

  4. Lightweight coverup 

  5. Uniform jacket

  6. Cardigans (smart button-up, long casual)

  7. Corduroy jacket

  8. Shacket (good as a statement piece)


Miscellaneous wardrobe essentials

Some things are added only depending on the weather, and others are required for every trip.

  1. Undergarments (socks, underwear, bras, etc.)

  2. Pajamas

  3. Workout set

  4. Swimsuits


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