(outfits 16-20) one suitcase: business casual capsule wardrobe

Post 5/8 - The purpose of the "One Suitcase" feature is to try to show you how you can pare down your packing list when you travel without sacrificing the number or variety of outfits you have for the range of activities your trip may entail. I have learned through trial and error (and the pain of lugging wayyy too big a suitcase) that by packing a few favorite & versatile pieces of clothing I can mix and match the items into a surprising number of outfit options. You just have to do a little planning up front. Hopefully the posts this week will show you my method and help you find the potential of the clothes you already have in your closet!

In case you missed it:

• Introduction to One Suitcase & 14 Clothing Pieces
• Outfits 1-5 
• Outfits 6-10 
• Outfits 11-15 
• Outfits 16-20 
• Outfits 21-25 
• Outfits 26-30
• Summary (all outfit in one image)

Here are outfits 16-20 for my Business Casual trip made from the clothing pieces listed here:


Outfit 16:
Where I'd wear it -  Work

Top: White button down blouse - Banana Republic shop same, similar, similar Burgundy cardigan - Target similar, similar, similar, embellished   Bottom: Polka-dot pencil skirt - J.Crew very similar, squares, longer  a-line, a-line, mini  just for fun ($$) Oscar de la Renta Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West shop same cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories: Black patent belt - Target  shop same, similar, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors shop same,  similar,  similar

Outfit 17:
Where I'd wear it -  Tourist/Sightseeing, Travel, Casual lunch with friends

Top: White tie-neck sleeveless blouse - H&M similar, similar, similar  Dress: Teal & black wrap dress - Banana Republic  similar similar  super cute Old Navy solid teal love the pattern (too short for work) Shoes: Nude flats - TJMaxx  similar, similar, similar

Outfit 18:
Where I'd wear it -  Work

Top:  Black ruffle tank - White House Black Market  similar, similar, similar  Mustard cardigan - J.Crew Outlet love, similar, similar Bottom:  Black pencil skirt - Ann Taylor  similar, shop same, similar Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West shop same cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories: Black patent belt - Target  shop same, similar, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors shop same,  similar,  similar

Outfit 19:
Where I'd wear it - Work
(This dress really too short for work but I don't own another sheath for this series.)

Dress: Grey sheath dress - Theory Outlet similar, similar, similar  Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West shop same cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories:    Gold link watch - Michael Kors  shop same,  similar,  similar

Outfit 20:
Where I'd wear it - Shopping, Travel, Brunch, Very casual Friday (with jeans unrolled)

Top: Black ruffle tank - White House Black Market  similar, similar, similar  Burgundy cardigan - Target similar, similar, similar, embellished  Bottom: High waist flare jeans - Old Navy similar, similar, similar  Shoes: Black pumps - Nine West shop same cute patent cap toe  similar with slightly lower heel Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors shop same,  similar,  similar

**The last day of this series of posts has a very tall downloadable image with the 14 clothing pieces and all 30 outfits for easy reference - found here.**