We have all been on that chaotic moment in which packing before a flight, you take too much, arisking your luggage being overweight, or not having the right outfits for your travels because nothing matches. In any case, ust because you are travelling it doesn’t mean you have to forget style and elegance. This said, packing can become a nightmare especially when you can’t decide what items to take with you. So, what’s the secret? How can we continue to be stylish and at the same time comfortable while we travel? The answer is the “travel capsule wardrobe”. Let us guide you through some helpful tips and tricks to ensure that this time you really do travel in style. 

The perfect suitcase: a few items, infinite combinations 

What you are looking for in order to create your very own capsule wardrobe is a few versatile and well-made pieces that are interchangeable and work well together. There are a few things to consider when building your travel capsule wardrobe to ensure comfort as well as style. As the aim is to minimize the quantity of garments it’s a good idea to choose colours that match well together, you can’t go wrong with nudes, black or white. There are a few things to consider when building your travel capsule wardrobe to ensure comfort as well as style. Choose fabrics that are wrinkle resistant this will ensure you aren’t having to pop out an iron mid journey, no one has time for that! Think cashmere and denim, they are great options and super comfortable too. Take items that can me dressed up or dressed down. It’s much better to layer rather than take one big bulky item, as you can never be sure of the weather conditions while travelling or once you arrive at your destination.  

 What to include in my capsule wardrobe? 

There are some basics that need to be included in your capsule wardrobe irrelevant to what season it is, while there are a few others that can be considered seasonal extras. Let’s have a look.   

Basic t-shirts:  layers and comfort are key here so choose a good natural breathable fabric. 

Trousers: no one likes to be uncomfortable while travelling, think of comfortable jeans, nothing too tight or even a light jogger. 

Footwear: comfort does not have to mean leaving elegance at the door. A trendy pair of sneakers or loafers are the perfect stylish shoes and go with almost any outfit.    

A great addition for her could be a dress, this is where your ‘little black dress’ can come into its own. Pair with trainers and then glam-up for the evening with a heel. For him, we could include an elegant shoe to smarten up any outfit. Perfect day-to-night fashion on the go and extra comfortable. 

 Jacket: a nice tailored jacket will enhance any outfit, paired with some loafers for a casual-smart look. 

Your travel capsule wardrobe summer edition might include the extra of a sun hat, a bathing suit or a that very a la mode pair of sunglasses that you just can’t live without. 

For your spring travel capsule wardrobe, you could add a lightweight foldable raincoat, for those April showers, while your winter travel capsule wardrobe needs to include some good thermals and perhaps a nice wool coat. And finally, what about the fall travel capsule wardrobe? You should include some long sleeve shirts, or a cozy cardigan for those chilly evenings.  

Tone-up the elegance while travelling 

We have mentioned the basics, but if you are a true style afficionado who must always exude elegance and follow all the latest trends then these accessories could save you from a fashion faux pas: Elevate the simplest of sweater and jeans with a big, colourful woollen scarf. There’s nothing that screams chic style more than a good quality tailored blazer over jeans and a top or even a dress. Pair jeans with a good quality leather belt for that extra touch of handsome glamour. And finally, a pair of heels or a smart pair of leather shoes will spice up any outfit.  

 Personal Shopper service 

At Rome Fiumicino Airport you can find a wide array of both luxury and casual brands, both Italian and international. You are sure to find the right pieces to include in your capsule wardrobe with the Shop and Fly service in Area E. 

If you would like some support in choosing the right items for your capsule wardrobe the next time you travel and ensure that you find the correct garments or accessories, then why not make the most of the Personal Shopper service available? You can choose the items you want a few days before your flight and the team of personal shoppers will help you at finding the right size and model for you. It will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive for your flight! 

We all want to be comfortable when we travel, anything to make the journey a little bit more enjoyable. But that said, we also want to look stylish and chic. As we have seen, if you select a few good quality and interchangeable items to create your capsule travel wardrobe you can’t go far wrong. Think quality fabrics and cuts, colours that go with everything and mostly quality over quantity. Get some help from our personal shoppers and build a capsule wardrobe to be proud of. 

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