CAPSULE WARDROBE IN AN CARRY ON
Goodness, this week got away from me. I can’t believe that it is Friday already. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining. But, I sat down to write the blog last night and forgot that on Fridays I try to do a video. This whole blog issue mess has made me a little crazy. Please be sure to let me know if you experience any problems so that I can alert them and get everything fixed back. I already had a video filmed, not the best production, but it gets the point across. Lol! It is the capsule wardrobe that I “might” have taken with me if I had been traveling across the country with my daughter. I am showing you my outfits and how to pack everything in a carry on suitcase. I hope you enjoy the video. Please be sure to comment. Here is a breakdown of the items that I am going to be packing in the carry-on.
- Scarfs – 3
- Cardigans – 2
- Dresses – 2
- Jeans – 2
- Pants – 2
- Shoes – 2 Flats and 2 Boots
- Tops – 7
- Tank Tops – 3
- Pajamas – 2 sets
- Panties, Bras, Shapewear
This combination of clothing, plus what I have on in the video, is plenty to mix and match and make lots and lots of outfits. Here is the link to the Shacke Pak packing cubes.
Are you kidding? I always seem to have a carry on just for my beauty products! Haha!
What do you do with your makeup/skin care/hair stuff? Do you have a ‘capsule’ for that too? That seems to take up so much room!
I’m curious about the hangers..are they the flat “sueded” type of hangers? I think I like your way better..never thought of keeping on hangers..good idea..there’s never enough hangers in motel rooms or cruise ships for clothes..
Loved your video, I like both packing systems but taking the hangers do add some weight. I really like your carry-on suitcase, what brand is it and where can I purchase one. Thanks for the great tips.
I’ll have to go and check, but I think it is a Samsonite.
I loved watching your video, you are so cute! I’m not totally sold on the cubes, but the concept is nice. I don’t take hangers with me when I travel but I do roll my items. I also take a back-pack as my purse and put my real purse inside by back-pack. My jewelry, many medication & make-up goes in the back-pack as well. Happy Travels.
I used packing cubes on an international trip a couple of years ago and was totally sold on the idea. I use mine whenever I use a suitcase. But it a personal preference. Great video!
Great video! I’m more inclined to pack with items on the hangers, I also keep my hanging clothes in clear dry cleaner bags, that seems to help with the wrinkling, too. I’d rather hang up my things when I get to my destination, and I NEVER unpack any other clothes, just grab from my suitcase… I have a phobia about putting anything in hotel drawers…ick!
I love my packing cubes!!! quick question: where did you get the wide strap tank tops? always in search of good comfy tanks!
I think I like your personal method of packing. It never occurred to me to leave clothes on hanger. I’m going to try that next time. Perhaps the cubes/sacks would be better if flying but not on a road trip. They seem like another thing to spend money on and then leave in closet. I thought at first you used them instead of suitcase. Thanks for the tips.
This was very interesting. I also like the hanger method because the outfit is kept together so you can just hang it up when you get there. But the weight of the hangers might be a factor unless you use the thin plastic coated sure ones. I like the packing cube method too though you can’t see each outfit as easily. Both seem to work.
Please tell us – What is the make and brand of your carry-on?