One Suitcase: Canada Capsule Wardrobe

Bonjour mes amis,

As I have told you in the last couple posts, I've been planning my Canada packing list for several weeks now.

To make choosing outfits for myself while abroad (and packing a single carry on bag) easier, I've put together a succinct yet well-rounded capsule wardrobe that can take me from class, to the beach, to volunteering, to a night out with ease.

Most importantly, each piece folds small and can match with multiple other items for maximum efficiency. Here's what I'm taking:

1. white eyelet sundress
2. pink shirt dress w/ collar
3. black shirt dress w/ collar
4. bicycle print sun dress
5. black and white striped tank dress
6. sheer pleated black high-waist skirt
7. lightweight cargo capris
8. khaki shorts
9. dark cuffed denim shorts
10. black bodycon mini skirt
11. long high-waist blue and white geometric print skirt
12. skinny dark wash jeans (double as capris)
13. black 3/4 sleeve waisted blazer
14. black 3/4 sleeve 2-button cardi
15. navy blue long sleeve cardi
16. camel long sleeve cardi
17. bicycle sprint racerback tank top
18. smooth black tank top
19. white animal print collared top
20. smooth white tank top
21. red t-shirt
22. smooth oatmeal tank top
A. stars and stripes bikini

B. pink bikini top

C. aqua fringe bikini top

D. black heart bandeau and hot short bikini 

E. black and white polka dot tankini top

F. pink and white chevron scarf 
G.navy blue sailboat infinity scarf 
H. blue and orange flower square silk scarf
I. sheer black ascot

J. blue and white indigo dyed silk scarf
K. red, blue and white fish rectangle scarf
L. black and white polka dot skinny scarf

M. grey bicycle print pashmina

N. grey Cindy Tote shoulder bag

O. ivory cap toe flats

P. black Converse

Q. neutral flat sandals

R. black braided sandals

S. tan oxfords

T. brown skinny belt

U. yellow skinny belt

V. small tan crossbody bag

W. black wide waist belt

X. camel classic trench coat

Y. leopard print stockings

Z. black polka dot carry on suitcase and Easy Breezy Tote shoulder bag

Adding color and variety with scarves allowed me to stick with a neutral-based color palette to maximize mix-and-matchability and keep shoe choices to a (kind of) minimum. ;) I can make over 50 different outfits, and everything fits in one rollie bag!

I hope this inspires you to limit your luggage next time you fly! Stay tuned to see some outfit possibilites next time.

À bientôt!