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Home » Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman, Revisited for Summer 2018

Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman, Revisited for Summer 2018

August 8, 2018

Remember our friend the educational consultant, who visited schoolrooms to help find ways to make things work better? She traveled for work back in January, and then again in April, wearing her signature navy blue and white wardrobe…

Her wardrobe inspiration, and all-time favorite painting, is this:

1. Blue by Kanuko Hoffman with style guidelines and color palette

Yes, THAT Music Festival…

The really big one. She’s going.

She spends her work life in classrooms, and she always hears students talking about their favorite bands. She’s open-minded, and can tolerate a lot, so she’s decided that she’s going to drive into the city for a couple of days and go to hear just a few of the bands that she has heard about the most.

It’s a relaxed trip into town:

2. travel outfit in navy and white

cardigan – 1901; earrings – Mikimoto; scarf – Rag & Bone; tee – Lands’ End; crossbody bag – Tumi; suitcase – Briggs & Riley; pants – J.Crew; watch – Gomesky; shoes – Converse

Of course she’s not going to try to dress like the young people at the festival – that would be absurd! She’s going to wear shorts, a casual top, some athletic shoes and a gallon of sunscreen!

3. 6-Pack travel capsule wardrobe in navy and white

batik top – L.L.Bean; round earrings – Trina Turk; dangle earrings – Hefang; bracelets – Gorjana; polo shirt – L.L.Bean; striped cardigan – 1901; striped pants – Eileen Fisher; crystal-trimmed scarf- Max Mara; clutch bag – Deux Lux; shorts – Uniqlo; dress – Vince Camuto; sandals – Børn; loafers – Trotters

She also has plans to treat herself to really nice dinners while she’s in the city – she’s found that getting a reservation for just 1 person can be easier than trying to take a companion or date with her… And sometimes she gets to sit in the kitchen, or some other seat where her view of the action is unimpeded.

When she unpacks, reviews her travel capsule wardrobe and is pretty delighted with what she sees:

4. travel capsule wardrobe in navy and white

Her outfits are all planned ahead of time – she loves this part of traveling!

5. 2 ways to wear a navy dress from a travel capsule wardrobe6. 2 ways to wear navy shorts from a travel capsule wardrobe7. 2 ways to wear navy striped pants from a travel capsule wardrobe8 2 ways to wear navy pants from a travel capsule wardrobe

She double-checks to make sure that she knows where her earplugs are – loud music without protection is for younger people with no concerns for their long-term hearing!

love,

Janice

A TRAVEL CAPSULE WARDROBE INSPIRED BY BLUE BY KINUKO IMAI HOFFMAN

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  1. Crunchycon says

    August 8, 2018 at 4:59 am

    Gosh, Iove the simplicity of a two color wardrobe.

    Reply
    • Janice says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:37 am

      I’ve pretty much lived in black and white for 30 years, and I don’t tire of it. The possibilities with prints and textures keeps my outfits from being dreadfully dull, and if I’m not always dressed to amuse and entertain… well, that’s not my problem!
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
  2. Bea Hall says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:21 am

    Blue and white, that’s me! I love the dress!!

    Reply
    • Janice says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Tis thee, of course!
      lovelovelove,
      Jake

      Reply
  3. Janice Janice Collins Coyle says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Inspired by the previous posts about this navy/white lady, I took a trip to Toronto with a navy/ecru wardrobe and LOVED it! I felt elegant! The only purchase for the trip was a navy and cream paisley scarf. There are short trips planed this winter and I’m looking for a classic well cut navy pea coat which I’ve always wanted. More navy/cream trips are definitely planned!

    Reply
    • Janice says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Check out L.L.Bean for a pea coat, unless you want to go full on and get a Macintosh from England… THAT’S the quintessential peacoat!
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
  4. Katherine says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:57 am

    +1
    For traveling, this simplicity is so delightful, and at home, so reassuring. I still enjoy color, but the clarity of a short list even when including color has been the biggest shift in my wardrobe since discovering Janice.

    Reply
    • Janice says

      August 8, 2018 at 8:39 am

      You can have color in lots of other places that your closet – I think that’s why we have throw cushions!
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    August 8, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I love all shades of blue with white, so I adore this wardrobe. Usually gray seems to be incorporated in a blue/ white wardrobe. So refreshing to see such a clear, crisp, sporty option without the gray- YAH!!
    CC

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  6. Brenda says

    August 8, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Really love the painting – and the story – and the simplicity of most of the wardrobe.

    That printed shirt looks sooooooooo matronly, though. A big miss (for me) in an otherwise lovely combo.

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    • jane papenheim says

      August 9, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      I thought so to, Brenda. If our heroine must wear a polo shirt, a classic stripe would be better IMO.

      Reply
  7. Ivy says

    August 8, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Even though my full wardrobe pallet include three neutrals, two accents, and white, a two-color wardrobe is how I prefer to pack for short trips. You just get maximum flexibility and ability to re-wear items without looking obviously repetitive.

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  8. Robyn says

    August 8, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    The first post in this Blue & White series was an absolute revelation for me. I find the series inspiring – love the stories and the choices of clothes. (And with a passion for print and a love of blue, I’d wear that print shirt in a heartbeat.) I’m another one planning a packing capsule on this, or perhaps Paysage de Neige from yesterday. Thank you Janice!

    Reply
  9. Lisa Ham says

    August 9, 2018 at 12:29 am

    Janice, I love this wardrobe! Since discovering your blog, I’m turning more and more to navy and ivory in my wardrobe, and consequently I’ve rediscovered my love of mother-of-pearl jewelry. Such joy! Have you ever done a “Start with Art” post using The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai? I did not see one in your archive, though I may have missed it. I had no idea you’d done so many! I have many happy hours ahead of me, exploring those posts! Thank you for what you do.

    Reply
    • Janice says

      August 9, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      I’ve not done one with the Hokusai painting, but it would be great fun; I’ll put it on the list!
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
      • Biddy says

        August 10, 2018 at 6:28 pm

        I too would love to see a wardrobe based on a Hokusai painting. Lots of choices for different colour combinations.

      • Lisa Ham says

        August 11, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        Thank you! I’ll look forward to seeing that post someday.

  10. Judith Cozart says

    August 9, 2018 at 4:56 am

    Janice,
    Could we revist the Capsuel from ‘s “The Bathers” with a neutral other than black with the same blue-grey expansion pieces. Everyone loved your blue/grey wardrobes. Loved the aquamarine with grey. I haven’t every thought about aquamarine with your capsules.

    Judy

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    • Judy says

      August 9, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Sorry everyone this posted so quickly and truncated the artist’s name, before I knew it. This is in reference to Paul Cezanne’s “The Bathers”.

      Reply
  11. V says

    August 9, 2018 at 6:16 am

    I’m a fan of navy and white neutrals. When I need easy outfits, the 2 color option is my go to choice. That said, coral/salmon accessories soften the look, bringing a bit of reflected color to my aging skin and hair, without making getting ready or packing too complicated.

    Reply
  12. Brenda says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:53 am

    I have just recently discovered your blog and am over the moon! It’s like having my own personal shopper who really gets what I am all about. Thank you so much for the incredible job you are doing.

    Reply
  13. Elma says

    August 9, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Love this so much. Navy and white are just perfect to me.

    Reply
  14. NATALIE K says

    August 8, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    Hard to believe it was four years ago!! I remember this very well and I bought a few pieces like these!!! Wonderful!!!

    Reply

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