Style: January 13, 2021

48 Style | Fashion
Capsule creation
Do you always take two suitcases when one would have sufficed? Never fear, stylist
Sara Faull is here with her top tips for a capsule getaway.
When you’re travelling,
the ‘winners’ are the
lightweights – those who
can lift their streamlined
suitcases as easily as wheel
them and yet always have the
right thing to wear.
2. ADD IN THE ‘POP’
If you’re a mood dresser
like me, or you get bored
with the restrictions of
neutral separates, pop in
a couple of favourite tops
or dresses in some bright
colours or prints. These
are the ‘diva’ pieces that
love compliments and
being centre stage.
Party Top $145, KETZ-KE
1. NEUTRALS FOR BASICS
The most effective holiday
wardrobe is a ‘capsule’ collection
that relies on neutral base
colours such as black, navy, taupe
and white in essentials such as pants,
shorts, tops, dresses, togs and tees.
The aim is to have separates
that mix and match. The lighterweight
the fabrics, the easier they
are to wash and dry.
3. TAKE. YOUR. TIME.
I have a relative who swears it takes her less than
half an hour to pack. If I did that, I’d have my
favourite one-piece still in the dryer, my toothbrush
on the charger and my sports bra missing when I
had action-packed intentions.
Deuce Cougar Sneaker $129.90,
MERCHANT 1948
Anderson Short $480,
CAMILLA AND MARC
4. YOU CAN’T TAKE THEM ALL
Shoe selection is where many women lose their packing prowess.
It’s like asking them to choose what child to leave behind. But
shoes are heavy, so unless you need specialist footwear for
climbing a mountain or running a marathon, try not to pack more
than three pairs. Sneakers, jandals and espadrilles would be a
good balance for a beach break away.