Travel Capsule Wardrobe Mistakes And How To Fix Them

Ciao everyone! Today I'm sharing some travel capsule mistakes I made and how I'm fixing them! I hope you find these tips helpful for your travel capsule and for styling wardrobe essentials so that if you make capsule wardrobe mistakes you will know how to fix them!

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[jchbrand]

I love how thoughtful you are about your capsule. Your point on missing “fun items” really resonates. I see so many youtubers presenting their capsule wardrobes, and I find so many of them very bland. It’s always the same neutral-colored classic items mixed in different ways, and they tend to look too generic. Your channel really stands out to me because you always add a bit of flair or twist in your style, and it is really what makes your wardrobe ideas so interesting and inspiring!

[meursaultscourtroom]

My favorite souvenir when traveling is an item of clothing or an accessory (usually "vintage"). Every use brings back memories of that trip.

[jacqchurchm]

Gracious of you to share the “mistakes” you found to help us all be wiser.

[PK-nfjg]

One time I went overseas for 6 weeks (staying in one place) and really tried to get the 'perfect' colour-coordinated (sensible) capsule wardrobe that covered all possible eventualities (weather, temp etc). The result was that after 1 week I felt so drab because I had no pop of fun colour/pattern! (It didn't help that the weather was grey and hazy the whole time) Everything was navy, denim, grey and white, and I found that afterwards i didn't want to wear the jacket for years due to the 'blah' feelings it inspired ☺️ ever since then I try to have at least one fun/pop of different colour/pattern/texture item to break things up. It's hard to find that balance between covering all the practical bases and still creating a variety of fun outfits 😊
Lesson learned: be sensible, but not TOO sensible 😆

[halliebass]

If we are going to an unknown to us destination, it is hard to anticipate everything! I always loved buying myself a special treat when I was anywhere! Something I couldn’t get at home. Sometimes I have something in mind. I have cut back on my buying and have the list and have cleaned out the stuff I don’t wear, but I still love to shop and look and try on. Don’t feel bad about getting yourself a treat! Or having to pick up something that fills a purpose, such as something fun! Lots of nice shoes in Spain and Portugal. I also think that Salsa jeans are made there! I did dig in the jewellery stash and found my mom’s pink crystal Easter Bunny pin! A fun item. Hadn’t seen it in a long time! I chose my Easter duds to show it off! Haha! Have a lovely Easter. They must have some neat traditions in Portugal!

[eileenchang]

Hi Alyssa, No matter what the season I always pack my icebreaker Merino crewneck longsleeve. Similarly for more dressy occasions, I pack a light cashmere sweater or cardigan, even in the summer for air conditioned meeting rooms and restaurants . By the way you didn’t make a mistake, it was just a gap in packing! 🌸🇨🇦❤️

[traceyjennings]

I really liked this analysis of your travel capsule. I think the most valuable one to me would have to be the proportion play. As a petite, nailing the right proportions in an outfit is so important!

[Robin-nocu]

Yes! I recently went to a wedding in the upstate and forgot how much chillier it is up there. Dang it.

[ramblerjam]

Oh that new (2nd hand) cardigan is so perfect! What a great find for your wardrobe!

[pajamamama]

This was very interesting. Here in Pennsylvania in the spring, I wear sweaters as well. Typically cotton or cotton blend, so they are lighter weight yet still breathable. I've collected some pastel colors sweaters that are more spring-like, since I really just want to be wearing sundresses and have it be warm out instead. I can see why you would be missing pops of color, even though your neutral capsule is beautiful.

[MsBackstager]

One can't go wrong with bringing along a long-sleeved t-shirt.

[cltinturkey]

Love travel capsule videos! Your poppy red shirt would have been great in the Portugal sun. Happily, you brought the hardest working poppy scarf in fashion, which continues to be a star in your wardrobe.

[lucindalaree]

Your cardigan is a great find. Looks beautiful on you! Travel wardrobes stresses me out!

[kathysteele]

Another great video! I can see where that poppy shirt would’ve brightened your day and the tip about proportion was great. You talk about it a lot, I don’t think about it enough

[MonoiLuv]

I love hearing about your mistakes because I feel like the lessons land better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[SingYourselfWell]

Omg, Alyssa. When you made that video of what you're bringing I was literally screaming (well, saying) out loud: "SWEATERS. BRING MORE cozy SWEATERS!" and "WHY DON'T YOU BRING A SHORTER JACKET?!" 💖

[DestinyFerreira]

love your transparency, how you admit your "oops" and can laugh at yourself, and not stress it but make it work. you are such a cool girl!!

[LASmithBuxton]

Thank you for sharing your "mistakes" and your solutions to overcome them. Preparing for a cross-country move and at least one house hunting trip soon, so these insights will be useful for me!

[janicevin]

Unfortunately we will always make mistakes when packing: one for a different country weather and style, two because we can't pack our entire wardrobe (even a minimalist one!)

[sigriddjernaes]

Thank you for sharing your mistakes. My most recent one was basically bringing three different versions of the same outfit. I got bored very fast. Different proportion are definitely key!