(outfits 1-5) one suitcase: spring business casual capsule wardrobe

Post 2/8 - 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 the previous posts in the series can be found here:

• One Suitcase Spring Business Casual Capsule - 16 Clothing Pieces

Here are the first 5 outfits for my Spring Business Casual trip made from the clothing pieces listed here:

Outfit 1:

Top: Navy blazer - H&M similar similar similar Dress: Green shirt dress - CAbi  shop same  similar  similar  similar  Shoes: Brown mary janes - TJ Maxx    similar, similar, similar  Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors   shop same, great knockoff,  similar  Skinny dark brown belt - TJMaxx  similar, similar

Outfit 2:

Top: White triple pleated blouse - Forever 21 shop same, very similar, similar Mint cardigan - H&M similar, similar, similar Bottom: Beige pattern pencil skirt - Loft tweed, lace, tweed Shoes: Brown t-strap heel - Charles David  similar, wedges, gold accents Accessories: Gold link watch - Michael Kors   shop same, great knockoff,  similar  Teal/Mint stone necklace - Loft mint tusk, clustered pendant, beaded pendant, layered

Outfit 3:

Top:  Navy tie neck blouse - H&M similar, similar, similar Red cardigan - Old Navy  shop same, similar, similar Bottom: Grey 'editor' pant - Express shop same, similar, similar Shoes: Brown t-strap heel - Charles David  similar, wedges, gold accents Accessories: Gold belt - Target shop same, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors   shop same, great knockoff,  similar

Outfit 4:

Top: Beige blazer - Banana Republic similar, similar, similar Dress: Black & white geometric dress - Ann Taylor love, polka-dot!, similar Shoes: Brown t-strap heel - Charles David  similar, wedges, gold accents   Accessories: Wide woven belt - TJMaxx similar, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors   shop same, great knockoff,  similar

Outfit 5:

Top:  Pink sleeveless blouse - Loft similar similar similar Bottom: Striped a-line skirt - Corilynn shop same similar similar Shoes: Brown t-strap heel - Charles David  similar, wedges, gold accents   Accessories: Wide woven belt - TJMaxx similar, similar

**The last day of this series of posts has a very tall downloadable image with the 16 clothing pieces and all 30 outfits for easy reference.**