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I’ve mentioned this a few times before on this blog, but I’m currently studying overseas. It’s really cool: the promise of a new country every weekend, living in a castle (yeah, you read that right), and taking in the culture of a land foreign to me. But there was something that began tugging on the corner of my brain as soon as I got my acceptance letter: what would I wear? I’m sure tons of people are like, “come on, Isabelle. You were really thinking about what you were going to wear? Not the culture? Not the people?” The answer is a simple yes; I was really worried about the clothing I was going to bring. Listen: I overpack. I overpack hard. But when you’re studying 4000 miles away (or 6500 km, as they say here), you don’t really have the luxury of taking your whole wardrobe. Plus, I’m staying in a kind of remote farming village, so there’s no chance I can just go out shopping on any given afternoon. Plus plus, I only had one suitcase and one carry-on to pack. That’s it. That was the limit. So, from all of these limitations, my overseas capsule wardrobe was born. It’s honestly just perfect. I love it so much. And I might actually continue with it when I go back home. A capsule wardrobe is such a wonderful thing, and I can’t believe it took me this long to try it out. But, I’m so, so glad I did.
Tops: white cotton t shirt | white silk t shirt | graphic t shirt | striped turtleneck 1 | black turtleneck | striped turtleneck 2 | chambray shirt | chambray tunic | flannel | black long sleeve v neck | black long sleeve crew neck | striped long sleeve shirt | white collared shirt | cream off the shoulder blouse | red mockneck top | grey sweater | black sweater | marled grey sweater | grey sweatshirt
Bottoms: blue jeans 1 | blue jeans 2 | black jeans | black leggings | boyfriend jeans | adidas sweatpants | black circle skirt | velvet dress
Shoes: black lace-up flats | white converse hi-tops | black nike frees | white adidas superstars | small black sneakers | small leopard sneakers | black chelsea boots | black leather booties | over-the-knee boots | thigh heeled high boots
Outerwear: light tan trench coat | leather jacket | thick grey sweater | black bomber jacket | black blazer with white trim | cozy cardigan | black down coat | tan wool trench coat
Accessories: leopard scarf | tartan plaid scarf | red plaid scarf | poncho