(outfits 1-5) one suitcase: european vacation capsule wardrobe

Post 2/10 - 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 European Vacation Capsule - 20 Clothing Pieces 

Here are the first 5 outfits for the Europe Vacation made from the clothing pieces listed here:

 V will spend the first part of her trip in Amsterdam visiting museums, riding bicycles and touring the city.

Outfit 1:

Top: Burgundy cardigan - Ann Taylor similar, similar, similar Dress: Teal jersey dress - Target similar, similar, similar Shoes: Black Tom's shop same Accessories: Drop pendant necklace similar, similar Black wrap bracelet similar, similar

Outfit 2:

Top: White crepe shirt - Mossimo Target similar, similar, similar Bottom: Black slacks - Ann Taylor similar, similar, similar Shoes: Fuchsia flats - TJ Maxx similar, similar Accessories: Fuschia ruffle scarf - TJ Maxx similar, similar Rose Michael Kors Watch similar, similar

Outfit 3:

Top:  Green sweater - Limited similar, similar, similar Bottom: Jeans - Seven from Mankind similar, similar, similar Shoes: Black Tom's shop same Accessories: Rose Michael Kors Watch similar, similar Drop pendant necklace similar, similar

Outfit 4:

Top: Orange & pink top - TJ Maxx similar, similar, similar Bottom: Orange/Red cropped pants - Loft similar, similar, similar Shoes: White sandals - Nine West similar, similar  Accessories: Orange bracelets similar, similar Drop pendant necklace similar, similar

Outfit 5:

Top:  Striped top - Banana Republic similar, similar, similar Bottom: White cropped pants - Limited similar, similar, similar Shoes: White sandals - Nine West similar, similar  Accessories: Eiffel tower necklace similar, similar

**The last day of this series of posts has a very tall downloadable image with the 20 clothing pieces and all 40 outfits for easy reference.**