Awsome video, Imogen. I've been following you for years and I always come back to you for good advice. I watched your video today for good tips for putting together a capsule wardrobe...especially for work, as I've recently begun a different job and am looking for a different look. Your colour choices were clearly really well thought through. Thank you.

Most of our trips are 10, 14 or 21 days in length. I tried packing in a carry on a few times but I soon realized each time that I was missing items when we arrived at our destination and I would have to go out and buy them and every single time I would not have room in my suitcase to pack these items and they would have to go in my backpack adding more weight on my shoulders. Many people cruise now. On a cruise you need day clothes and night clothes. Since we usually sail in warm destinations it’s not possible to wear the same tops twice after sweating in them all day. I did carry on for 1 cruise. I decided I would wash my tops at night but half the time I was wearing damp clothing - because of the humidity the clothes would not completely dry off. On a recent trip to Japan again with a carry on I was not allowed to do one excursion because I did not have running shoes and there was no time to go and buy some. On this excursion for passenger safety they would not allow sandals or slip ons. The reason I did not pack my runners is because I did not have room in my suitcase and had decided to wear my Sketchers walking shoes for comfort and ease of slipping in and out. In your video you did not pack your pjs, your underwear or even a swimsuit. I also find it necessary to always pack a rain jacket and an umbrella. If it rains I still want to be able to go out an explore and not have to go shopping for one or the other and then worry if it will fit in my suitcase. What kind of purse to you bring? I usually travel with a few small purses and choose which one is best for our day or night activities because a backpack is not always necessary. For me it looks like you are packing more for a work convention than a holiday. I agree that matching is a good idea. It does make it easier. I tend to pack two wardrobe - one for day and one for night. I am always amazed when I see traveller’s get on the plane with a carry on suitcase, a huge bag and an equally big purse. After doing this a few times I realized it is so much better for me to pack in a 25 inch suitcase and check my bag at the airport. I am now hands free when I walk to my gate, I don’t have to worry about dragging luggage with me every time I use the restroom and I don’t struggle with bags when I line up to buy coffee or food. I love your video and KZfaq is full of videos of people showing us how to pack in a carry on. I just want the viewers to realize that it’s not always possible to pack in a carry on and not to be ashamed or feel bad if they travel with a bigger suitcase. You show people how to put together a capsule wardrobe for traveling and that’s good but many items are missing to complete your suitcase making it hard in the end to pack it all in a carry on. When you pack, it is very important to keep in mind your destination. If it’s work related you might need less clothing but if it’s for a holiday you might need more clothes especially if you are traveling with a group with many planned activities. Don’t try to squeeze it all in a carry on :)

This formula is fantastic and even though I don’t travel much, would make an outfit choice in the wardrobe so much easier for me. I have a lot of ‘orphan’ pieces.❤

I went to Europe last year for thirty days with just a carry on bag following this formula. Being Summer did make it easier but nonetheless it worked very well. There were even clothes I didn't wear!

Very simple and practical. Thanks.

WOW !!!! THAT'S A LOT OF OUTFITS .THANK YOU.

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that was very interesting! thank you :)

Wouldn't the jackets get very wrinkled packed like that? Do you touch up with an iron at the hotel? Great video!

I was expecting to see the clothes inside the suitcase

Could I ask where you got your six tops and that jacket? Thank you!!

Is this even English?

How ridiculous. You're wearing four pairs of pants 11 times without washing them? As far as the tops go, changing a necklace or scarf is giving your outfit a new look? Are you saying that someone who saw you in that print skirt will never realize they've seen it eleven times before simply because you change the top?