The capsule wardrobe challenge is looming

 

I’ve never quite managed the art of the ‘capsule’ holiday wardrobe – you know the sort of packing advice you get in women’s mags where you are assured that with a few carefully co-ordinated pieces you can glide from beach to poolside cocktail party with one artful twist of a sarong and an accent colour cardi. But the big trip is getting closer and the challenge involved in packing enough clothes for a year on the road with no space is clear. So how do I get this….
4 june phone upload 3630 (Small)

..into this?
DSC_0182 (Small)

With all the other stuff we’ve got to carry inside the van, it is looking like my clothes storage is going to consist of one and possibly half of another of these plastic boxes. That ain’t much. Apparently the secret is to squash everything into these Tardis-like Eagle Creek zip up holders. We’ll see.

5 thoughts on “The capsule wardrobe challenge is looming”

  1. Helen, I don’t think Stuart will have anything other than the clothes he will be wearing when you leave by the looks of it. Maybe buying clothes wherever you are maybe an idea. Love to you both

  2. Well, you have the basics !! Food, shelter & clothing.
    Anything you need can be got.
    I hope the wind is not too fresh for the 2 in Shower !!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *