While my main mode of travel is tiny packing (mainly lightweight clothing that can be squeezed into a backpack), it would be fun to imagine a wider set of options, say for a road trip. Or if checking a bigger bag was an option (and somebody else paid for it). A purse that doesn't have to be flat-packed? A nice hat? Count me in.
So let's start with the VF "common wardrobe." (You can see the original version at that link.) Here are the closest things I could find from my own closet (mostly thrifted):
Navy crewneck pullover, grey vest (not a sweater vest because I don't have one, but this is close), navy boucle blazer/cardigan
Three long-sleeved t-shirts
I might swap one of the solid-colour t-shirts for a striped one, or pack a striped sweater instead of the solid navy one.
Three shirts. I do have a striped shirt much like the one in the VF photograph, but I'm swapping in a vintage flannel check shirt.
Three pairs of pants. The grey pants here are a bit lightweight and loungey. In real life, if I didn't have a more solid pair of grey ones, I might take another pair of navy pants.
So those are the common-dozen clothes. The next thing in the VF story is a travel outfit. I was able to come pretty close with a top, sweater, hat and scarf.
Here's the bottom half of the travel outfit: jeans, boots, tote bag, gloves.
And a coat; not my heaviest all-blizzard one. I thought this jacket would be a bit dressier, if the heroine is not planning on playing in the snow (or digging out of a snowstorm).
Following the additions and options in the VF story, we have a dark red cardigan (looks brighter in the photo, but it should be more of a ruby colour); a boiled-wool vest (subbing for the quilted version in the story); the flannel shirt; a scarf; and (below) the navy cords and a pair of burgundy lace-up shoes. I don't think it would have probably occurred to me to put all these things together in real life, but I will give it a shot if the opportunity comes up.
Another suggested outfit: the grey pants and vest, jean shirt, boots, and a blue and white scarf.
The VF heroine has a burgundy corduroy shirt dress, which isn't like anything I own. However, I do have an eggplant fleece dress with a high neck.
The dress can be worn under this vintage handmade paisley shirt-jacket. The purse doesn't look very good in the photo (the colour seems to be off), but it's better in real life. I photographed this outfit with navy low-heeled pumps, but I'm also not delighted with that, so I might go for a pair of boots instead (photo below that).
The dress can also be worn with the vest (channelling one of the VF suggestions).
If I had unlimited packing space, I'd add in these things: a grey hoodie; a burgundy pleated skirt (which can be a dressy outfit with the cardigan, see photo below that); a winter-white mockneck pullover; and a pair of navy knit pants (to go with all those other navy things). Also, an extra scarf.
Here's the scarf, shown on a sweater that I would also consider chucking into this ever-expanding suitcase.
I would probably pack this navy scarf, and a dressier hat.
The VF story has only earrings for jewelry, but I'm including these Sophisticated Lynx bracelets from Canadian maker Fierce Lynx.
Locally-made porcelain earrings.
A couple of thrifted necklaces.
And a festive-looking brooch.
Happy Holidays!
Last updated November 28, 2024
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