May 16 2019

Curate a Perfect Travel Wardrobe: 16 Looks for Busy Women

Packing for international travel can be a major burden, so can buying new clothes for a single trip.

But, with a little creativity, you can travel in style without spending a fortune.

The key to packing light is to choose a travel wardrobe that you can be mixed and matched to create multiple looks. A capsule travel wardrobe should include a mix of basics and statement pieces that can be dressed up or down.

To get started, choose a color palette that includes both neutrals and one or two accent colors. Then, select a handful of key pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of looks. With a few key travel wardrobe staples, you can create endless looks.

We created an 8-pieces travel pack to help you make packing lighter, easier, and smarter. Using our packing hack, create 16 unique looks by dressing each item up and down with your basics, for active days and lively nights. The best part? We’ll take care of the dry cleaning upon your return, while you take care of assimilating back to real life.

We partnered with Armoire member, Annie Cheng of The Table Less Traveled, for style inspiration and packing tips as she gets ready for her trip to Italy. Follow along on @anniechengeats and @armoire.style Instagram stories to see Annie’s style IRL and her tour of Italy, in real time.

Here’s how to style 8 pieces, 16 ways — paired with Annie’s favorite travel wardrobe (and a few tips along the way).

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Armoire Piece #1: Equipment — black dress

Dress Down: With a light cardigan and walking shoes

Dress Up: With a necklace, shawl, and heels

Styling Tip: If you have the risk tolerance for loss or damage — pack things you love and will actually wear. The goal is to wear every item in your bag.

Packing Tip: If an item can’t be paired more than 2 ways — ditch it.

Armoire Piece #2: Kenzo — silk blouse

Dress Down: With jeans and sandals

Dress Up: With earrings, fun pants, and heels

Styling Tip: Bring multi-use shoes — e.g. dressy sandals for night or casual for day, casual sneakers for day or for exercise.

Packing Tip: Always pack more underwear than you think you need. It’s the smallest, lightest weight thing you pack and the thing you change the most.

Armoire Piece #3: Cooper & Ella — cami

Dress Down: With shorts, sandals, and a cardigan

Dress Up: With earrings, fun pants, and heels

Styling Tip: Pack for the weather, but prepare for anything — e.g. rain jacket, sandals, swimsuit.

Packing Tip: Always pack more underwear than you think you need. It’s the smallest, lightest weight thing you pack and the thing you change the most.