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Home » Capsule Wardrobe Packing Outfit by Outfit: Pink, Maroon and Black, for Business Travel

Capsule Wardrobe Packing Outfit by Outfit: Pink, Maroon and Black, for Business Travel

January 21, 2014
 

The weather’s cold, and you’ve got to go on a business trip.  A SERIOUS trip…Start with a comfort garment – the favorite cardigan will make you happy, and will suggest your color scheme too!  Choose a couple of outfits that ensure that you bring all of the pieces of your black suit, add a couple of jazzy red garments, and you’re all set for business events.  One simple dress, and everything will fit in a carry-on bag.

A black winter coat, and some gloves, will be needed here, of course:

Tee shirt – Mint Velvet, jeans – Paige, earrings – Toosis,  watch – Cartier,  scarf – Please cardigan – Circus Hotel, loafers – Naturalizer, handbag – Lacambra

 
First day in the home office – better look serious!
 

Garnet earrings – John Lewis, tee shirt – Pinko, briefcase – Brooks Brothers,  skirt – Linea, blazer – Linea, scarf – Ana Maison, pumps – Sofft

And you know they’re going to take you out to dinner…

Earrings – Doris Mhor, clutch bag – Colle-cte, dress – Rag and Bone,  scarf – Vince Camuto, pumps – Sofft

 
 Second day in the office is a lot more mellow, because you’re actually going to have to do some work.
 

cardigan – Lupatelli, pants – Linea, tee shirt – Cruciani,  loafers – Clarks, necklace – Milena ZU

A couple more outfits – one that’s office worthy (and could easily
support a cardigan or your suit jacket), and a more casual option for
evenings, weekends, or your return trip.

Blouse – Biba, Skirt – Merona,  sweater – Iro, corduroy pants – Isabel Marant Etoile

 
This is everything:
 
 

The Cambridge Satchel Co.love,

Janice

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Tags: black, burgundy, business travel, cool weather, packing, pink, rose
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  1. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Love this. I wonder sometimes about the winter coat- just a cover up, or part of the ensemble?
    Bookbutterfly

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  2. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2014 at 11:22 am

    AWESOME AS ALWAYS -LOVE YOUR PACKING IDEA…!!!

    Reply
  3. Cornelia says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Woke up this morning wondering what to wear on this cold gray morning… Black and maroon it is! You put some beautiful outfits together here for my dream life. But I can always copy the colors. :)

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  4. eclair says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Fabulous, and appropriate. Great ideas for winter.

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  5. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I've been staring at this for far too long. Need to get to work!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Great options here. I love this set!

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  7. Ellen says

    January 21, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    This is a spectacular group of colors….burgundy, pink and black. I'm really feeling them. I'd love to see a travel set that's a little more casual….I'm intrigued.

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  8. cheryl :) says

    January 21, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Bravo! Love the colors on a very cold brisk morning.

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  9. librarian2020 says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Twelve pieces into sixteen outfits, whereas if I packed my "old" way, I would need a large suitcase for all of my unique ensembles. Love this color grouping, although I would swap navy for the black.

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  10. Mindo says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I love the outfit suggestions but I'd probably swap the maroon for a deep purple as that is more my color.

    And I have no excuse not to pack well on upcoming trips! Thanks so much!

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  11. Fly Away Home says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    WOW! Janice, this ensemble is brilliant. You are amazingly talented. I very much wish I could wear these colors (maroon and pink). Sadly, they make my skin look pale and highlight the circles under my eyes. If not, I'd embrace what you pulled together. It is remarkable.

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  12. Little Miss Know-it-all says

    January 21, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Lovely capsule wardrobe – though I do spy 2 different pairs of black pants in the selections and only one in the overall view ;)

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    • Janice Riggs says

      January 21, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Excellent – I'm going to fix it right now! Thanks so much for letting me know.
      warmest regards,
      Janice

      Reply
  13. Eleanorjane says

    January 21, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Love it! I am all over those colours and there are some lovely items your selection too.

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  14. midwest transplant says

    January 21, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    These are my colors AND my office is more on the formal side, just like the outfits shown! Thanks for a great combination

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  15. Simone says

    January 21, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    So rich looking, I love this.

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  16. Carol Ann says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:14 am

    Great ideas! Thank you, Janice for doing this.
    Would all this actually fit in a carry on bag?

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    • Janice Riggs says

      January 22, 2014 at 1:45 am

      I think so – once you pulled out the garments that are to be worn in-transit. I've packed at least this much for a number of trips in my carry-on hard sided Tumi bag. I carry my toiletries in my briefcase though, so that helps a lot!

      Reply

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