This "Rich-Looking" Travel Capsule Wardrobe Will Make Packing a Breeze

As someone who isn't a big fan of packing, I do everything I can to make the process less stressful, as it's not really something that can be avoided. One of those things, which is kind of a no-brainer, is to stick to a travel uniform of sorts. If you pack basically the same things for each trip (with a few tweaks depending on the destination and time of year), the process becomes significantly less painful.

An elevated, expensive-looking wardrobe is always my goal when traveling, so that informed the pieces I chose for my travel capsule wardrobe. My main objective was choosing versatile, luxe finds that are understated enough that no one would notice if I wore them more than once on any given trip. Accordingly, I put together a 14-piece "rich-looking" travel wardrobe that you can style with pieces you already own that'll suit your itinerary. Scroll on to shop the pieces ahead of your next trip.

The "Rich-Looking" Travel Capsule Wardrobe

Black Dress

Depending on how you accessorize it, a good black dress can easily go from day to night. 

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Blazer

A blazer can act as a jacket on fall days and nights and can make your outfit look more polished in an instant.

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Button-Down Shirt

A button-down shirt can be tucked into a skirt or jeans for dinner and then worn over leggings on the plane for the flight home. Plus, it takes up minimal suitcase space.

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Cashmere Sweater

A cashmere sweater is great for layering, and it looks chic (and expensive) draped over your shoulders.

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Classic Belt

Classic belts can be worn with anything, point blank. They may be a trend right now, but they're even more timeless than they are trendy.

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Dark-Wash Jeans

I prefer packing dark-wash jeans over any other wash because they can lean casual or dressy. As for the fit, you can't go wrong with straight leg.

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Fitted Waistcoat

Fitted waistcoats are one of the most loved trends of the year, but it's one that I don't see going away anytime soon. Plus, they basically style themselves.

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Kitten Heels

I always like to pack one pair of heels when I travel, and for as long as I can remember, they've been kitten heels. They make everything look chicer and are far easier to walk in than stilettos or platforms.

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Loafers

Speaking of shoes, loafers are my go-to flats when traveling and are the shoes I usually wear on the plane. Opt for a comfortable pair so that you can walk for miles in them.

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Oval Sunglasses

I've started only packing one pair of sunglasses when I travel, and more often than not, it's oval-shaped ones that make it into my bag. They make every outfit look chicer, if you ask me.

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Simple Shoulder Bag

Handbags are annoying to pack, so I usually only bring one. The style that I never regret bringing is a simple shoulder bag.

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Slip Skirt

A slip skirt and crew-neck sweater or T-shirt can be paired with loafers or sneakers during the day and kitten heels at night. And it takes up zero room in a suitcase.

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Striped T-Shirt

A classic striped tee is a tad more elevated than a plain white tee.

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Tennis Necklace

As far as jewelry goes, I like to keep it to a minimum. A few special pieces that'll dress up your outfit are key—such as a tennis necklace.

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